Everton vs Chelsea prediction, probable lineups, odds and bet builder tips. Find the key betting angles for this Premier League clash before kick-off.
Everton vs Chelsea Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 1 |
Fifth hosts sixth in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime, and Everton vs Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium looks like a straight shootout between a stubborn defence and a ruthless attack.
David Moyes' side remain one of only three unbeaten teams in the division, but four draws in six tell their own story, and letting a lead slip at Hull still stings.
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea snapped a three-match winless run in style last weekend. A 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth had Cole Palmer, João Pedro and Morgan Rogers all purring up front.
Chelsea shade the head-to-head with three wins from the last six meetings to Everton's two. With the sides level on points, whoever takes this one moves clear of the other.
Everton vs Chelsea Form
Everton are undefeated in their last 6 matches in the Premier League, built on a stubborn defence that is at its best defending set pieces. The flip side is a lack of wins: an Everton win has landed 2 times out of their last 10 matches against all opponents. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry both scored at Hull.
Only Manchester City have scored more than Chelsea's 15 top-flight goals, yet the Blues share the division's worst defensive record. No wonder there have been over 2.5 goals in Chelsea's last 8 games in the Premier League. Jordan Henderson and João Pedro both bagged braces against Bournemouth, with Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer also impressing.
Everton vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Everton: Vitalii Mykolenko (Injured/doubtful)
Chelsea: Jamie Gittens (Injured/out), Reece James (Injured/doubtful)
Everton
The biggest call for the Everton vs Chelsea lineups is at left-back, where Everton hope to welcome Vitalii Mykolenko back from a leg injury. That would let Jarrad Branthwaite return to the middle after he was forced to start at left-back against Hull. Christian Norgaard made the bench last Sunday and is targeting his first minutes since arriving from Arsenal.
Chelsea
Chelsea are sweating on captain Reece James, who has been out for over a month with a knee injury, while Jamie Gittens remains sidelined with an ankle problem picked up on international duty. Jordan Henderson is likely to keep his place in the engine room after his double against Bournemouth.
Everton vs Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Everton
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Pickford; A. Maitland-Niles, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, V. Mykolenko; H. Armstrong, J. Garner; B. Johnson, K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Grealish; T. Barry (probable)
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Sánchez; L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, J. Acheampong; P. Neto, M. Caicedo, J. Henderson, P. Chavarría; C. Palmer, J. Pedro, M. Rogers (probable)
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Everton vs Chelsea Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 9+ shots on target in 9 of the last 10 meetings between Chelsea and Everton (Premier League).
Chelsea have had 7+ corners in 7 of their last 10 matches vs Everton (Premier League).
Everton have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 10 matches vs Chelsea (Premier League).
Jack Grealish has won 2+ fouls in 8 of his last 9 appearances vs Chelsea (Premier League).
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has made 3+ tackles in 5 of his last 5 appearances vs Chelsea (Premier League).
Everton vs Chelsea Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Everton 1-2 Chelsea. Everton are hard to break down, but they are vulnerable to counter-attacks and skilful players, and Chelsea's front three are built to exploit exactly that. The Everton vs Chelsea betting odds point the same way, with Chelsea priced at 6/5 with AK Bets.
Best Bets
Chelsea to win at Everton, in the Win Market. Finishing and counter-attacking are Chelsea's standout strengths, and defending counters is precisely where Everton creak. Their win probability sits at around 47%, comfortably ahead of Everton's, and this is a sensible price rather than a skinny favourite.
Yes, both teams to score, in the Both Teams To Score market. The projections put both teams scoring at 59.6%. Everton take a lot of shots, Chelsea are soft at defending set pieces and counter-attacks, and this pick needs no clean sheet from either side, which sits neatly alongside our Chelsea call.
Everton vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Our Everton vs Chelsea bet builder tips back four attacking angles: João Pedro to score, Thierno Barry to rack up shots, Morgan Rogers to test the keeper and over 2.5 goals.
João Pedro has found the net in four of his past five Premier League outings, and Everton's struggles against skilful players hand him the stage to keep that run going.
Barry to have over 2.5 shots looks sound. He has attempted three or more shots in every one of his last five top-flight outings, leading the line for a side that loves to shoot.
Rogers to land a shot on target is the steady leg. He has hit the target in each of his last four Premier League matches, and Chelsea's counter-attacks give him room to run.
Over 2.5 goals completes it. That line has landed in each of Chelsea's last 8 Premier League games, and their leaky defence keeps feeding the trend.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 33/4 and is as short as 5/1 elsewhere.
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Everton vs Chelsea Talking Points
This is Chelsea's first competitive match outside London in any competition this season, and Merseyside is no gentle introduction. David Moyes, in his second spell at Everton, trusts a consistent first eleven, whereas Xabi Alonso rotates heavily, so the visitors' team sheet will be worth a close look. The key battle is on Everton's left, where Jack Grealish drives their favourite attacking route straight into Chelsea's strongest flank, the right, patrolled by Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto. Whoever wins that tussle shapes the game, and it is why our Everton vs Chelsea prediction leans towards the visitors.
Everton vs Chelsea Predictions FAQs
When is Everton vs Chelsea?
Everton vs Chelsea kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 12:30 UK time.
Where is Everton vs Chelsea being played?
The match is being played at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Where can I watch Everton vs Chelsea?
The match is listed on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
What competition is Everton vs Chelsea in?
Everton vs Chelsea is a Premier League match.
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