The Liverpool club was even regarded as a contender for European football last season. However, they ultimately finished 13th with 49 points. This time, they have already eliminated two opponents in the League Cup and started their Premier League campaign unbeaten. Their match against Hull ended in a 2-2 draw.
The Stamford Bridge giants suffered a sharp decline last season after Maresca’s departure, dropping to 10th place. Xabi Alonso was brought in to turn things around. But after an optimistic start, problems began to emerge. Losing to the champions, Arsenal, is understandable. However, September brought only a home draw with Hull and a 0-3 away defeat to Brentford. After the international break, they nearly got everything right against Bournemouth, winning 5-1.
Grealish and company score 1.33 goals per match while conceding very little so far — just 0.83. The capital club’s stars average 2.5 goals scored, but even after the arrival of Emiliano Martinez, they concede almost as many — 2.17.
Previous matches: Everton – Chelsea
Chelsea had won three of the previous meetings, with one draw. However, they lost 0-3 in March.
This should be an entertaining game. The “both teams to score” option looks appealing (odds of 1.60).
Everton – Chelsea: key statistics and trends
Everton have not lost this season
50% of Everton’s matches finish with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 2.17
Chelsea have won the second of their last five matches
83% of Chelsea’s matches finish with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 4.67
Everton – Chelsea: possible starting lineups
Everton play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pickford – Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, Maitland-Niles – Garner, Armstrong – Grealish, Dewsbury-Hall, Johnson – Barry
Chelsea play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Martinez – Colwill, Lacroix, Fofana – Chavarria, Barco, Henderson, Neto – Rogers, Palmer – Welbeck
