Everton v Chelsea Betting Tips [22 December 2024]

Second-placed Chelsea are away to lowly Everton in the EPL, seeking to strengthen their title hopes. A prediction for this Match Day 17 tie is included below.

Everton's form has improved in recent weeks, making it difficult for their opponents to win. Though wins have been hard to come for them also, Everton have been a hard nut to crack.

Sean Dyche’s men have suffered just two defeats in their last 11 fixtures. In this period, they have kept six clean sheets. The Toffees are coming off a 0-0 draw away to title chasing Arsenal.

Which coupled with their 4-0 thumping of Wolves has bumped them three points clear of the relegation zone. Everton, who have a game in hand, have recorded two of their three wins at home.

Chelsea are riding high and if all goes well, could end this round in first place in the standings. Enzo Maresca’s men haven’t lost in 11 outings with the last eight matches in this stretch seeing them victorious.

The Blues are coming off a 5-1 hammering of Shamrock Rovers which maintained their unbeaten form in the Conference League. Chelsea, who have played one more game than current league leaders Liverpool, have amassed 34 points.

They trail Everton’s Merseyside rivals by two points. Chelsea thumped Everton 6-0 the last time they faced off.

Our prediction for Everton v Chelsea is for Everton to win. Chelsea are in great form and picking them to lose here could be seen as a big gamble. However, Everton’s chances of claiming a win here are almost as high as those of their high-flying visitors. This is because they have had an excellent run of form when up against the Blues.

Everton have claimed five victories the last six times in which they have been home against Chelsea. They also have an exciting record at home in the Premier League, suffering defeat just twice in their last 12 fixtures at Goodison Park. With Chelsea missing a couple of their defensive stars, a rough outing could be on the cards here for them.