Chelsea vs Everton Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Chelsea vs Everton Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: April 26, 2025

Kick-off Time: 11:00 AM GMT

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Chelsea will return to Stamford Bridge for a home clash against Everton over the weekend. The Blues come into this game on the back of a hard fought comeback win against Fulham away from home. They scored two goals in quick successions to earn three vital points on the road. It’s not been a great season for Enzo Maresca’s side as they have struggled to get points on the board, but will hope to present a tough fight in the remainder of the season.

They are positioned sixth on the table with 57 points. Cole Palmer is their leading scorer with 14 strikes followed by Christopher Nkunku with twelve goals. Nikolas Jackson is ranked third with nine goals.

Everton on the other hand have been stuck in a mid table war this season.

The Toffees have finally managed to move up to the 13 position on the standings. They have picked up 38 points from eight wins, 12 draws and eleven defeats so far. The visitors have managed just one win in their last eight outings and come into this game on the back of a defeat to Manchester City. With nine goals, Iliman Ndiaye is their top scorer. Beto is position second with eight goals while Dwight McNeil has netted four goals.

Chelsea Team News

The hosts will miss the services of Wesley Fofana and Omari Kellyman who are ruled out for the remainder of the season Marc Guiu and Romeo Lavia remain unavailable while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended.

Everton Team News

As for the visiting team, Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains unfit. Meanwhile, Orel Mangala and Jesper Lindstrom are ruled out for the rest of the 2024/25 season with their long term injuries.

Chelsea vs Everton Predicted Lineups

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez

Defenders: Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella

Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo

Forwards: Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Nicolas Jackson

Everton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford

Defenders: Jake O'Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaly Mykolenko

Midfielders: James Garner, Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucoure

Forwards: Jack Harrison, Iliman Ndiaye, Beto

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Key Players to Watch in Chelsea vs Everton

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Pedro Neto came to Chelsea’s rescue in the last game and helped his side win all three points with a 93rd minute winner. Neto has netted six goals and also has four assists to his name across all competitions. He has scored one goal with an xG of 0.9 in his last five appearances.

Iliman Ndiaye (Everton)

Iliman Ndiaye has been one of the best performing players for Everton across various competitions. He has found the back of the net nine times, the most by any Everton player this season. Ndiaye has scored one with an xG of 1.6 in his last five outings.

Chelsea vs Everton Prediction

Chelsea will be poised to get maximum points in the remainder of the Premier League season. Therefore, we expect this game to go their way. Everton's form has been not so great recently.

Predicted Score: Chelsea 3-0 Everton

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