Everton vs Chelsea: Prediction and Betting Odds 4.80
In the last round, Everton managed to take points from Arsenal thanks to a solid defensive performance. On December 22, the Toffees will have another tough test – a match against Chelsea. The Aristocrats have gained impressive momentum, and are on a streak of eight wins in a row, taking into account all tournaments. Will the hosts be able to surprise us today, or will the favorites achieve another confident victory? We recommend that you read our forecast and choose the right bets. Star experts Roman Pavlyuchenko and Dmitry Gradilenko also share their opinions on the game

Command Analysis

Everton

Current form
Everton, despite not the most spectacular game, demonstrates good results. In the last ten matches, the Toffees suffered only two defeats in the Premier League, and both failures occurred in away matches - with Manchester United (0:4) and Southampton (0:1). They manage to achieve success largely due to a reliable defense. The team regularly has problems with scoring goals, in fact, there was a breakthrough only in one single game with Wolverhampton (4:0). In other cases, most often Sean Dyche charges close in at their goal, block all approaches to the penalty area, and try to play on the counterattack themselves.
Given their style of play, it is no coincidence that https://www.evertonfc.com/home target=_blank rel=noopener>Everton are among the leaders in the Premier League in terms of the number of draws – the team has drawn with their opponents six times. As a result, in 15 rounds, the Toffees have scored 15 points and are in 16th place in the table. The gap from the relegation zone is three points.
Recently it became officially known that the company of the American Dan Friedkin Friedkin Group acquired 99.5% of the club shares and became the owner. It should be noted that this businessman owns the Italian "Roma".
Disqualifications and injuries
Broja (loan agreement), Garner, Irogbounam and Shermiti (injuries) will be out today, while McNeil is questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Three of Everton last five matches have seen a 0-0 first-half score
- In six consecutive matches involving Everton, both teams have failed to score
- No more than two goals have been scored in seven of the Toffees' last nine Premier League games
Estimated line-up: Pickford – Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko – Mangala, Gueye – Harrison, Doucouré, Ndiaye – Calvert-Lewin.

Chelsea

Current form
Chelsea last lost on October 30, when they lost to Newcastle (0:2) in the League Cup. Since then, taking into account all tournaments, the "aristocrats" have had an unbeaten streak of 11 matches, in which they have won nine. Right now, the Londoners are on a winning streak of eight matches.
Stable play and loss of points by their rivals have led to Chelsea not only securing second place in the Premier League, but also moving within two points of Liverpool, although the Merseysiders have a game in hand. In the previous round, the Pensioners beat Brentford (2:1) at Stamford Bridge, with the opponent only getting one goal back at the very end.
Undoubtedly, the recent successes are largely due to the work of Enzo Maresca. The coach has gradually determined the main line-up of players, in fact, he uses two different line-ups in the Conference League and the Premier League. This week, Chelsea easily defeated Shamrock Rovers (5:1) in the European Cup and finished the league stage in first place with the maximum 18 points, with the 1/8 finals ahead.
Disqualifications and injuries
Cucurella is out due to disqualification. Mudryk is suspended pending a doping investigation. James, Kellyman and Fofana are out due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Chelsea have won in the first half in four of their last five matches
- The aristocrats' unbeaten run in the Premier League stands at eight matches
- Both teams have scored in 10 of Chelsea last 11 Premier League games
Probable line-up: Sanchez - Caicedo, Adarabioyo, Colville, Gusto - Lavia, Fernandez - Neto, Palmer, Sancho - Jackson.
Trends
Bet: Everton to win on offsides
Chelsea have lost 12 of their last 15 matches due to offsides
1.56Chelsea to score in first half
Chelsea have scored in the opening 45 minutes of their last five matches
1.59Bet Exact score 0:2
Everton have suffered their last two defeats with a clean sheet
7.60Bet Goals in both halves – no
The bet was successful in five of the previous six head-to-head matches
1.84Bet Chelsea to win on corners with handicap (-1.5)
This bet has played in seven of the last nine head-to-head meetings at Everton field in the Premier League
1.61Tip and bets
Everton have achieved some success in recent matches due to their reliable play in defense, but it is unlikely to help today. Chelsea easily reveals any defensive formations of their opponents, is clearly at the peak of their form, is on a winning streak of eight matches. Plus, the "aristocrats" are chasing Liverpool and have no right to lose points with inferior opponents. Due to their powerful play in attack, the bookmakers' favorite will achieve a confident victory.
Our prediction is Chelsea to win with an Asian handicap of (-1) at odds of 2.02
Bet on total
Everton have significant problems in attack, the team is betting on defense. Since the start of the season in the Premier League, the Toffees have scored only 14 times, and even then, four goals were in the game against Wolverhampton. We do not think that the hosts will be able to score even one goal today.
Second bet - Everton will not score with odds of 2.65
Bet on the exact difference in the score
With a solid defensive performance, Everton will, we believe, avoid a major defeat. At the same time, given their class and current form, Chelsea are capable of achieving a comfortable victory with a two-goal advantage.
Prediction: Chelsea win by two goals with odds of 4.80