Chelsea FC v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League 2026/27 - Source: Getty
Chelsea FC v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League 2026/27 - Source: Getty
The Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool sets the stage for an English Premier League clash between hosts Everton and heavyweights Chelsea on Saturday. This matchup is taking place in the seventh matchday of the EPL.
Everton and Chelsea are both tied on 10 points in the Premier League standings at the moment, with the Toffees fifth while the Blues are sixth.
League leaders Manchester City are on 18 points, sitting eight above the teams involved in this encounter, and with Enzo Maresca's City side in flawless form, the loser between Everton and Chelsea will likely lose further ground on those at the summit.
David Moyes will be pleased with his side's unbeaten run in the top flight, as Everton are one of only three teams (along with Man City and Brentford) that remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season, thanks to their two wins and four draws.
In their most recent EPL encounter at MKM Stadium on Sunday, Everton managed to hold Hull City to a 2-2 draw.
All the goal-scoring action took place in the second half, with Joe Gelhardt opening the scoring for Hull in the 48th minute, before an equalizer from Kieran Dewsbury-Hall and the go-ahead goal from Thierno Barry to make it 2-1 to the Toffees.
Hull City would have the final say, however, with Mohamed Belloumi's 74th-minute goal ensuring the spoils were shared.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have won three, drawn one, and lost two of their top-flight games thus far, allowing them to sit sixth, tied with both Everton and Brentford, with the Bees in fourth spot.
UEFA Champions League qualification will be a major objective for the Blues, after the disappointment of finishing 10th last season.
Chelsea come into this match with their confidence boosted following an impressive 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Morgan Rogers scored for Xabi Alonso's side alongside braces for both Jordan Henderson and João Pedro, which more than cancelled out Evanilson's solitary strike for the Cherries.
Everton vs Chelsea head-to-head stats and key numbers
Everton and Chelsea have crossed paths 194 times in the past, with Chelsea enjoying the upper hand with 77 victories versus 60 for the Toffees.
The spoils have been shared between these English rivals on 57 occasions.
Last season in the Premier League, Chelsea won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge before Everton won their home game 3-0.
The home team have kept a clean sheet in the last six clashes between Everton and Chelsea.
Everton vs Chelsea prediction
Everton are expected to adopt a compact and disciplined 4-2-3-1 formation that attempts to prioritize defensive solidity, physicality, and swift transitions, as the Toffees aim to threaten with counterattacks and set-pieces.
Chelsea are likely to approach the match by relying on the fluid, possession-based approach developed under Alonso, with the midfield dominated by the likes of Moisés Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, and Cole Palmer.
With both sides in good form and Everton playing at home, we anticipate a cagey affair that is likely to end in a stalemate.
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Chelsea
Everton vs Chelsea betting tips
Tip 1: Draw
Tip 2: Both teams to score
Tip 3: Under 4.5 cards