Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea head to Everton looking to bounce back after a heavy Champions League defeat to PSG, while the hosts aim to keep their push for a European place on track.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
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| Venue: | Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool |
| Date: | 21.03.2026 |
| Time: | 17:30 GMT |
Everton vs Chelsea Match Summary
Everton welcome Chelsea to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening in a fixture that could have real implications for both sides' European ambitions. The Toffees sit 8th on 43 points and are still licking their wounds after a late collapse at Arsenal, while Chelsea occupy 6th with 48 points but arrive in genuinely poor form, having lost three on the spin across all competitions. Chelsea are priced as favourites at 11/10, with the draw at 5/2 and Everton available at 5/2. Something has to give here, and both managers know a result is non-negotiable.
Everton vs Chelsea Current Form
Chelsea's recent run makes for grim reading. Three consecutive defeats, including an 8-2 aggregate hammering by PSG in the Champions League, have left Enzo Maresca's side looking fragile and short of confidence. With both Manchester clubs up next, the Blues desperately need to stop the rot at Goodison's successor.
Everton, meanwhile, were unlucky to come away from Arsenal empty-handed after conceding twice late on. Sean Dyche's side have been stubborn at home all season and will fancy their chances of making Chelsea's life difficult, particularly given the Toffees' strong recent record in this fixture on home turf. Everton have won five of their last seven home Premier League meetings with Chelsea, and the visitors have failed to score in their last four outings against the Merseyside club.
Everton vs Chelsea Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Everton will be without Jack Grealish, who is ruled out for the season, while Carlos Alcaraz is also sidelined. Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski are doubts, and Tyrique George is ineligible due to a parent club clause.
Defenders Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski are both doubtful but could return, which would be a significant boost for the Toffees' backline.
Chelsea face a lengthy injury list of their own, with Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, and Filip Jörgensen all out, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens doubtful, and Mykhailo Mudryk unavailable for other reasons.
Reece James misses out again with a hamstring issue, while Trevoh Chalobah is ruled out following the ankle injury he sustained against PSG. Malo Gusto should return after illness kept him out of the Champions League fixture.
Everton vs Chelsea Lineup
Predicted Lineups
Everton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Jordan Pickford; Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien; Idrissa Gueye, Timothy Iroegbunam; Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dwight McNeil; Beto
Chelsea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Robert Sánchez; Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Malo Gusto; Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos; Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer; João Pedro
Everton vs Chelsea Key Stats & Match Facts
- Everton have seen under 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 11 matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
- Everton have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
- Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches against Everton in all competitions.
- This will be Chelsea's first ever visit to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- In the last 6 previous meetings between the sides, Everton have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3.
Who Is The Betting Favourite In Everton vs Chelsea?
Chelsea are the betting favourites to beat Everton. Latest odds imply roughly a 46% chance of a Chelsea win, with Everton closer to 27%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | 5/2 | bet365 |
| Chelsea | 15/13 | Unibet |
| Draw | 11/4 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 5PM Friday, 20th March.
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Everton vs Chelsea Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Chelsea to edge this one on the road. Despite their recent wobble, the Blues have the superior squad depth and Everton have historically struggled to find the net against them. The visitors' attacking quality, spearheaded by Cole Palmer and João Pedro, ought to be enough to break down a home side that may sit deep and look to frustrate. We're backing a tight, low-scoring Chelsea win.
Best Bets
- Bet: Chelsea Win
Market: Win Market
Odds: 11/10
Bookmaker: Oddschecker
Bet #2
- Bet: Cole Palmer Anytime Goalscorer
Market: Anytime Goalscorer
Odds: 19/10
Bookmaker: Oddschecker
Everton vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Our bet builder combines four selections that all align with the way we see this fixture playing out. Chelsea to win at 11/10 forms the backbone, supported by Under 4.5 Goals at 3/20 given the trend of low-scoring affairs between these two. Both Teams to Score (No) at 5/4 ties in with Everton's inability to find the net in their last four meetings with Chelsea. Finally, Cole Palmer Anytime Goalscorer at 19/10 adds value, with Chelsea's chief creator carrying the strongest goalscoring probability in this match.
The combined best price is 10/1 with BetMGM UK, with a £10 stake carrying a potential profit of £95.
Everton vs Chelsea Talking Points
The big talking point here is whether Chelsea can arrest their slide before the fixtures really pile up. With both Manchester clubs to come in the next two games, dropping points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium would leave the Blues facing a huge uphill battle for a top-five finish.
For Everton, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been in fine fettle recently, scoring twice in his last two league outings, and he will be keen to make an impression against the club that let him go. Everton's new home has become a fortress, and the atmosphere for a Saturday evening kick-off under the lights could be a real factor. Chelsea will need João Pedro firing on all cylinders to break down a side that has kept them scoreless in four straight meetings.
Everton vs Chelsea Predictions FAQs
When is the Everton vs Chelsea match taking place?
The match between Everton and Chelsea is scheduled for Saturday 21 March 2026.
What time does Everton vs Chelsea kick off?
The English Premier League fixture gets under way at 17:30 GMT.
Which league is the Everton vs Chelsea fixture part of?
This fixture is part of the English Premier League.
Who is playing in this match?
The match features Everton playing against Chelsea.
