Everton vs Chelsea Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Everton host Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium in a Premier League matchup between two clubs separated only by goal difference in the top half of the standings.

Everton are still unbeaten in the Premier League, but David Moyes' side let a lead slip at Hull City last time out and had to settle for a 2-2 tie.

Chelsea snapped a winless run by thumping Bournemouth 5-1, with Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and João Pedro all firing. That has them as favorites in the Everton vs Chelsea betting odds.

Chelsea hold the head-to-head edge, winning three of the last six meetings, and whoever wins here pulls clear of the other near the top of the standings.

Everton vs Chelsea Recent Results

Everton are undefeated in their last 6 Premier League games, and that run has been built on being a stubborn team to break down. Up top, Thierno Barry gives them a forward who never stops shooting, and Jack Grealish carries the threat down the left, which is where this team does most of its attacking.

Only Manchester City have outscored Chelsea's 15 Premier League goals, and Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and João Pedro are the reason. The catch is at the other end, where the Blues own the joint-worst defensive record in the league. This is a team that wins games by outscoring people, not by shutting them down.

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 question in the Everton vs Chelsea lineups is at left back. Everton hope to welcome Vitalii Mykolenko back from a leg injury after Jarrad Branthwaite was forced to start there against Hull. Christian Norgaard made the bench last Sunday and is pushing for his first minutes since arriving from Arsenal.

Chelsea

Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of captain Reece James, who has been out for over a month with a knee injury. Jamie Gittens remains sidelined with an ankle injury picked up on international duty, while Jordan Henderson is set to keep his place after scoring twice against Bournemouth.

Everton vs Chelsea Predicted Lineup

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: J. Pickford; A. Maitland-Niles, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, V. Mykolenko (doubtful); J. Garner, H. Armstrong; B. Johnson, K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Grealish; T. Barry

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: R. Sánchez; L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, J. Acheampong; P. Neto, M. Caicedo, J. Henderson, P. Chavarría; C. Palmer, J. Pedro, M. Rogers

Everton vs Chelsea Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 9+ shots on target in 9 of the last 10 games between Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League.
• Everton have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home games against Chelsea in all competitions.
• João Pedro has scored in 4 of his last 5 Premier League games.
• Jack Grealish has won 3+ fouls in 7 of his last 9 Premier League games against Chelsea.
• Wesley Fofana has been carded in 3 of his last 4 Premier League games against Everton.

Everton vs Chelsea Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Everton vs Chelsea prediction is a 2-1 win for Chelsea. The visitors carry a 45.9% win projection, well clear of the hosts, and they are elite at finishing the openings they create. Everton get on the board, but this is the day their unbeaten run comes to an end.

Best Picks

Chelsea to win away at Everton on the Moneyline. This is a straight play on the visitors in the Moneyline market. Chelsea are projected for 1.7 goals here, more than Everton, and their strength on the counter lines up neatly with Everton's soft spot defending counter attacks.

Over 2.5 total goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides bring the kind of attack that makes this line appealing. The projection calls for 3.05 total goals, and Chelsea's last 8 Premier League games have all cleared it. It also backs up the Chelsea win, since the Blues rarely keep things quiet at the back.

Everton vs Chelsea Same Game Parlay

Our Everton vs Chelsea Same Game Parlay picks lean on the attackers: João Pedro to score, Thierno Barry to keep shooting, Morgan Rogers to hit the target and goals overall.

João Pedro in the Anytime Goalscorer market leads off. He has scored in 4 of his last 5 Premier League games and plays through the middle of Chelsea's front line.

Thierno Barry Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market is next. He has attempted 3+ shots in each outing this season, and Everton like to shoot often.

Morgan Rogers Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market fits his profile. He has found the target in every appearance he has made against Everton.

The parlay closes with Over 2.5 goals on the full-game total. There have been 12+ shots on target in 4 of Chelsea's last 6 games, so the volume is there.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Everton vs Chelsea Talking Points

This one is strength against strength. Everton have conceded only five league goals this season and are excellent at defending set pieces, while Chelsea leak goals and struggle to protect a lead. The flip side is that Everton are vulnerable against counter attacks, and that is exactly where Chelsea's speed up front does damage. It is also Chelsea's first competitive away trip outside London this season, so it's a real test on Merseyside. That tension shapes our Everton vs Chelsea best picks: we side with the visitors' attack, but Everton will make them earn every inch.

Everton vs Chelsea Predictions FAQs

When is the Everton vs Chelsea English Premier League game?

The game is on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with kickoff at 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT.

Where is Everton vs Chelsea being played?

The game is being played at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Where can I watch Everton vs Chelsea?

TNT Sports 1 is the listed broadcaster for this game.

Who are the probable starters for Everton vs Chelsea?

Probable Everton starters include J. Pickford, J. Tarkowski and T. Barry. Probable Chelsea starters include R. Sánchez, L. Colwill and C. Palmer.

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