Chelsea vs Everton: Hosts to Boost Top 4 Hopes

Chelsea vs Everton: Betting Insights and Predictions

Top Betting Picks for Chelsea vs Everton

• Chelsea to win and Both Teams to Score (No) @ +150 with bet365
• Under 2.5 Goals @ -111 with bet365
• Under 0.5 1st Half Goals @ +200 with bet365

All odds are sourced from bet365 and are accurate at the time of publication; please note they are subject to change.

Chelsea Poised for Victory and a Clean Sheet

Stamford Bridge has become a **fortress for Chelsea** this season, boasting a solid home win rate of **56%**—significantly higher than the league average of **40%**. The young Blues have been early scorers too, getting the first goal in **62%** of their home matches.

Meanwhile, Everton’s current standing in **13th place** suggests they might already be looking towards their summer vacation. The Toffees are six points behind **Crystal Palace** and a comfortable **17 points** above the relegation zone.

Despite a rejuvenated squad under David Moyes, Everton has only managed one win in their last eight outings, with five drawn games illustrating their struggle to find the net away from Merseyside. They average just **0.75 goals** per away match, making it likely Chelsea will clinch both the win and a clean sheet.

• Chelsea vs Everton Bet 1: Chelsea to Win and Both Teams to Score (No) @ +150 with bet365

Anticipate a Low-Scoring Affair

Despite Everton’s goal-scoring woes, they have proven to be resilient at the back, conceding an average of just **1.19 goals** per away game—below the league average of **1.52**. Recent form shows that **two or fewer goals** have featured in their last seven league matches, highlighting their defensive prowess. Astonishingly, they conceded only once to premier teams like **Liverpool** and **Arsenal** in early April.

Chelsea, while effective, isn’t known for being a free-scoring machine, averaging **1.88 goals** at home this season. In fact, four out of five teams above them in the table have scored more. Thus, we’re betting on the likelihood of this match featuring two or fewer goals, which carries a **53.48% probability**—making it a prime pick in our predictions.

• Chelsea vs Everton Bet 2: Under 2.5 Goals @ -111 with bet365

Early Frustration for Chelsea Expected

It’s worth noting that **only 32%** of Everton’s goals conceded this season happened in the first halves of matches. Expect them to employ a strategy aimed at stymieing Chelsea’s early momentum. Interestingly, Chelsea’s last home game saw them struggle to find the net in the opening half against third-bottom **Ipswich**, leading to a raucous reaction from their fans.

With **Champions League qualification** still a possibility, the pressure mounts on this young Chelsea squad to perform. We predict Everton will tighten their grip in the opening stages but eventually falter after halftime.

• Chelsea vs Everton Bet 3: Under 0.5 1st Half Goals @ +200 with bet365

Form Analysis: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not

Chelsea, currently sitting in **6th**, face off against **13th place** Everton amid their quest to reclaim a Champions League spot. With a morale-boosting comeback win against **Fulham** under their belts, the Blues have showcased their attacking potential and resilience, tallying eight shots on target in that match alone.

David Moyes has worked wonders for Everton since the New Year, turning their fortunes around with only two losses in their last **13 Premier League** games. However, with safety secure and a top-half finish seemingly out of reach, motivation may be waning in the Everton camp—especially with key player **James Tarkowski** potentially sidelined due to injury.

Projected Lineups for Chelsea vs Everton

Chelsea Expected Lineup: Sanchez; James, Cucurella, Chalobah, Colwill, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Neto, Palmer, Jackson

Everton Expected Lineup: Pickford; O’Brien, Mykolenko, Keane, Branthwaite, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Doucoure, Ndiaye, Broja