Premier League Quick Preview: Everton Vs Chelsea
The first Premier League fixture of Gameweek 7 kicks off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium where Everton host Chelsea.
Check out our BetBuilderAI predictions for Everton v Chelsea this weekend.
Everton are 5th with 10 points from six games, unbeaten in four on the back of a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and a 2-2 draw away at Hull City last time out - their shape has been built on stinginess rather than goals, with just five conceded all season.
Chelsea sit one place and one point behind them in sixth, but their six games have been anything but steady - three wins, two defeats, and a 4-3 win over Brighton sandwiched between a loss at Arsenal and a 3-0 defeat at Brentford, before thumping Bournemouth 5-1 last time out.
Despite the fact both teams have 10 points, and the Blues are the away side, Chelsea start as favourites on UK betting sites.
Leaky In Attack, Watertight At The Back
Everton have conceded first-half goals sparingly but have let in at least one in five of their six games, and four of those have finished level.
Chelsea’s defending has been the story of their season in the other direction - they’ve conceded in every single match so far, including four in the Brighton win, and have shipped multiple goals in half of their outings.
Chelsea’s attack travels regardless of the scoreline, though - only once in six games have they failed to register more than nine shots, and that Bournemouth rout came off the back of just 10 shots in total, showing they don’t need volume to be clinical.
Corner Count Could Be Crucial
Chelsea have conceded 4+ corners in every single league game this season, a pattern that’s held regardless of opponent or scoreline.
Everton have been just as consistent at the other end, winning 4+ corners in all six of their own games - a combination that points to a corner-heavy afternoon at Hill Dickinson.
It's 2/5 for Everton win four or more corners on betting apps, while 12+ corners can be backed at 11/10.
Hot Streaks & Stats:
- Everton have scored six of their eight league goals this season after half-time.
- Six of Everton’s last eight home league games produced under 3.5 yellow cards.
- Chelsea’s last eight league games produced over 2.5 goals.
- Eight of Chelsea’s last nine Premier League road trips produced an odd number of goals.
Early Season Team Streaks
- Everton 10+ shots registered - 6 games
- Everton 4+ corners won - 6 games
- Everton 10+ fouls won - 6 games
- Everton’s opponents 1+ cards - 2 games
- Chelsea 10+ shots registered - 6 games
- Chelsea 4+ corners conceded - 6 games
- Chelsea 1+ goal conceded - 6 games
- Chelsea’s opponents 1+ cards - 6 games
- Chelsea’s opponents 2+ cards - 6 games
- Chelsea 10+ fouls won - 6 games
Early Season Player Streaks
- Thierno Barry 2+ shots - 6 games
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 1+ shot - 6 games
- James Tarkowski 1+ tackle - 6 games
- Joao Pedro 1+ shot - 6 games
- Morgan Rogers 2+ shots - 6 games
- Pedro Neto 1+ shot - 6 games
- Joao Pedro 1+ foul won - 6 games
- Maxence Lacroix 1+ tackle - 6 games
- Romeo Lavia 1+ tackle - 5 games
- Emi Martinez 3+ saves - 5 games
The home side has won this fixture to nil in five of the last six meetings, including Everton's 3-0 win at the first meeting at Hill Dickinson, which saw Beto score twice.
Both teams to score has not been a winning bet in any of the last six meetings - since a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park in March, 2023.
If you have a free bet to use, why not try it on either another home win or for BTTS not to land.
