Match Details
The Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea is scheduled to take place on December 10, 2023, at Goodison Park. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 3.08, Draw – 3.77, Away Winner – 2.36.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounter on March 18, 2023, Everton and Chelsea played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League. Historically, these teams have had close contests with Everton winning three of their last eight meetings and Chelsea emerging victorious in two matches. In terms of goals scored, there has been an average of 1.75 goals per game when these teams face each other. Notably, in their last five encounters, three or more goals were scored.
Team Form: Everton
Everton has shown mixed form recently in all competitions with four wins, one loss, and one draw in their last six matches. In the Premier League specifically, they have won six matches out of fifteen played so far this season but find themselves struggling at the seventeenth position with ten points and a goal difference of -2.
At home in the league this season, Everton has won two out of eight matches played while scoring eight goals and conceding nine.
In their most recent match against Newcastle on December 7th, Everton secured a convincing victory with a scoreline of 3-0. Dwight McNeil opened the scoring in the79th minute followed by late goals from Abdoulaye Doucouré (86′) and Beto (90′).
Team Form: Chelsea
Chelsea’s away form has been inconsistent lately with three wins, two losses, and one draw in their last six away matches across all competitions.
In the current Premier League season, Chelsea sits at the tenth position with nineteen points and a goal difference of +2. They have won five matches, drawn four, and lost six.
Their most recent match was against Manchester United on December 6th, where they suffered a 2-1 defeat. Cole Palmer scored the only goal for Chelsea in the 45th minute.
Key Players
For Everton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been their standout performer in attack this season with four goals and one assist. Abdoulaye Doucouré has also made significant contributions from midfield, scoring four goals and providing one assist.
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson has been in impressive form this season, netting nine goals and assisting one. Raheem Sterling has also been influential upfront with six goals to his name.
Statistical Insights
Everton has been struggling defensively this season, conceding twenty goals in fifteen Premier League matches. On the other hand, Chelsea’s attacking prowess is evident from their twenty-six goals scored so far.
Both teams have shown an ability to score goals but have also had defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited by their opponents in this upcoming match.
Prediction: Everton 1 – 2 Chelsea
Based on recent performances and statistical analysis, it is predicted that Chelsea will emerge victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 against Everton. However, given the competitive nature of their previous encounters and Everton’s home advantage, it promises to be an exciting clash between these two teams.
