Chelsea Set to Battle Everton: Key Matchups, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Chelsea aim to end their four-match winless run as they host Everton at Stamford Bridge in Premier League action this Saturday.
The Blues were initially expected to challenge in what appeared to be an open title race, but a humiliating loss at Leeds United, flanked by stalemates against Arsenal and Bournemouth, has damaged their hopes. Their midweek 2–1 defeat to Atalanta has further intensified Enzo Maresca's troubles as mounting pressure surrounds the manager.
Defeating Everton at home is crucial for getting back on course, though overcoming the resilient Toffees won't be simple. David Moyes has lifted them up the standings recently after orchestrating four Premier League wins from five matches, including an outstanding 10-man triumph at Old Trafford.
Chelsea can draw encouragement from their outstanding home form versus Everton. Their last Premier League defeat to the Toffees dates back to 1994, and they've secured victory in 11 of the past 15 encounters at Stamford Bridge. A positive sign during their current struggles.
Here's Sports Illustrated's preview of the match.
What Time Does Chelsea vs. Everton Kick-Off?
Chelsea vs. Everton Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Chelsea | Everton |
|---|---|
Atalanta 2–1 Chelsea - 09/12/25 | Everton 3–0 Nottingham Forest - 06/12/25 |
Bournemouth 0–0 Chelsea - 06/12/25 | Bournemouth 0–1 Everton - 02/12/25 |
Leeds 3–1 Chelsea - 03/12/25 | Everton 1–4 Newcastle - 29/11/25 |
Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal - 30/11/25 | Man Utd 0–1 Everton - 24/11/25 |
Chelsea 3–0 Barcelona - 25/11/25 | Everton 2–0 Fulham- 08/11/25 |
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Everton on TV
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not televised—radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT |
United States | USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | Not televised |
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea's recent decline has aligned with Moisés Caicedo's suspension, and the vital midfielder will remain unavailable for the third and final game of his punishment on Saturday. Dário Essugo and Roméo Lavia are also sidelined in midfield due to injuries.
Liam Delap finds himself back in the medical room, alongside long-term absentee Levi Colwill. Wesley Fofana sustained an unusual eye injury during the week that required early substitution, but Maresca has confirmed the French defender is fit to face Everton.
Alejandro Garnacho is among the players who might return to the starting eleven after appearing as a substitute in Bergamo, potentially replacing Jamie Gittens. Cole Palmer should also make his comeback having been rested against Atalanta, taking Caicedo's place and pushing Enzo Fernández into the double pivot.
Mykhailo Mudryk remains under provisional suspension following a positive doping test.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Everton
Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Everton (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; James, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro.
Everton Team News
Iliman Ndiaye will feature in his last match before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, and Everton will lose one of their primary attacking assets for the upcoming period. He'll be eager to finish strongly.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Séamus Coleman will both be unavailable defensively for the Toffees, along with Merlin Röhl who's out with a hernia. On a positive note, Idrissa Gueye returns from his three-game suspension, though he'll also be heading to AFCON with Senegal.
Thierno Barry netted his maiden Everton goal in last weekend's 3–0 victory over Nottingham Forest and should earn another starting opportunity up front, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who's in superb form, gets ready to face his previous club.
Everton Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea
Everton predicted lineup vs. Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Dewsbury-Hall; Ndiaye, Alcaraz, Grealish; Barry.
Chelsea vs. Everton Score Prediction
Chelsea approach Saturday's match in questionable form and lacking conviction, with their Premier League performance actually better on the road than at Stamford Bridge. They've managed just three victories from seven home fixtures and might be held up by a stubborn Everton team.
The Toffees possess the offensive capability to trouble Chelsea on quick breaks, particularly down the flanks with Ndiaye and Jack Grealish, while former Chelsea player Dewsbury-Hall will offer drive through the center.
Chelsea are unlikely to suffer an unexpected loss—though it remains possible—but they might extend their winless streak to five games.