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Everton vs Chelsea: Pre-match analysis and betting tips

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Ace Football previews the Premier League round 35 match between Everton and Chelsea and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Struggling Everton are most likely in for a tough assignment when going up against Chelsea on Sunday at Goodison Park. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take any point here.

Position in the Premier League table: Everton vs Chelsea

Looking at the Premier League standings right now, the difference between these opponents is 37 points. Everton cannot squeeze past Chelsea in the standings anytime soon, but will be eager to reduce or at least maintain the current gap. The Blues, number three on 66 points, will do their part to widen the distance to their upcoming opponents this coming Sunday.

Current form and previous Premier League encounters between Everton and Chelsea

Everton hope to stop the rot

Judging by their last 3 matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Everton at the moment. Against Manchester United, they came out on top in a 1-0 win, before drawing 1-1 against Leicester. Most recently they were left reeling in a 2-0 defeat win against Liverpool.

Chelsea out to continue fine form

Chelsea have seen it all in their last 3 matches, which brought home 4 points. Against Arsenal, they came out empty-handed in a 2-4 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 1-0 win against West Ham. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Latest games between Everton and Chelsea

It finished all square on when Everton last faced Chelsea in the Premier League. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. Depending on your betting strategy, another draw will no doubt spice up your next accumulator.

Highlights from the last match between Everton and Chelsea:

Betting stats and facts for Everton and Chelsea

Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on statistics from the last couple of matches that Everton and Chelsea played across all tournaments.

  • Everton have not won 7 of the last 9 matches
  • Everton have not lost 6 of the last 8 home matches
  • Everton have scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
  • Chelsea have scored in 45 of the last 47 matches
  • Chelsea have won 9 of the last 10 away matches
  • Chelsea have not lost 5 of the last 6 matches
  • In 7 of the last 9 Everton matches versus Chelsea the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Everton have scored in 10 of the last 12 home matches versus Chelsea
  • Everton have won the last 3 home matches versus Chelsea in a row

Players to watch in Everton vs Chelsea

Richarlison has been hitting the target on a regular basis in recent matches. Everton will no doubt look to him for more goals in their next match against Chelsea. The visitors are surely hoping Timo Werner adds another to his current total.

Match predictions: Everton vs Chelsea

To sum up, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the statements from above, we have come up with the main prediction for this match as well as some alternative betting tips.

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