Everton vs Chelsea Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Everton vs Chelsea Match Summary

Everton host Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium in a Premier League matchup with off-field subplots on both sides. On the field, though, Everton have quietly found their footing.

Everton are undefeated in their last six Premier League matches. They have built that run even as The Friedkin Group explores selling a controlling interest in the club.

Chelsea arrive in Xabi Alonso's first season as head coach, and Cole Palmer just signed an extension that ties him to the club through June 2034. Their league games keep opening up.

Chelsea have won three of the previous meetings between these clubs. Everton's league form, though, says the visitors should expect a real fight.

Everton vs Chelsea Form

Everton are undefeated in their last six Premier League matches, and that run is the backbone of their case here. Whatever is happening in the boardroom, this is a squad that has become genuinely hard to beat in the league, and it is hard to back against that kind of resilience at home.

Chelsea's league games have been wide open, with over 2.5 goals scored in each of their last eight Premier League games. Whether that comes from their attack or a leaky backline, the pattern is clear: Chelsea matches do not stay quiet for long.

Everton vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Everton: V. Mykolneko (Injured/doubtful)

Chelsea: J. Gittens (Injured/out), R. James (Injured/doubtful)

Everton

Vitalii Mykolenko could start at left-back if deemed fit, Everton have a clean bill of health elsewhere for this game.

Chelsea

Chelsea are set to be missing Jamie Gittens and defender Reece James for this game, with both players struggling with injury.

Everton vs Chelsea Predicted Lineup

Everton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Pickford; A. Maitland-Niles, J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, V. Mykolenko; J. Garners, H. Armstrong; B. Johnson, K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Grealish; T. Barry

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Sanchez, J. Acheampong, M. Lacroix, L. Colwill; P. Neto, J. Henderson, M. Caicedo, P. Chavarria; C. Palmer, J. Pedro, M. Rogers

Everton vs Chelsea Key Stats & Match Facts

• Everton are undefeated in their last six Premier League matches.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in each of Chelsea's last eight Premier League games.
• Chelsea have won three of the previous six meetings between the two clubs.
• Everton have won two of those previous meetings, and the remaining one finished level.
• The match will be played at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Everton as the home side.
  
  

Everton vs Chelsea Talking Points

Any Everton vs Chelsea prediction has to weigh what is happening off the field. The Friedkin Group is exploring the sale of a controlling interest less than two years after completing its takeover. Head coach David Moyes also revealed in September that he had never spoken to or met owner Dan Friedkin during his time in charge. That is a messy backdrop, yet Everton's league form has held up, real credit to Moyes and his squad.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are in the first season of Xabi Alonso's four-year contract, and their recent league matches have rarely stayed tight. The tension writes itself: a resilient Everton side that has been hard to beat against a Chelsea team whose games keep opening up.

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Everton vs Chelsea Predictions FAQs

When is the Everton vs Chelsea Premier League game?

The Everton vs Chelsea match takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, kicking off at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Where is Everton vs Chelsea being played?

The match will be played at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

What are the starting lineups for Everton vs Chelsea?

Official lineups will be confirmed approximately one hour before kickoff on the day of the match.

What is the Everton vs Chelsea prediction?

Everton enter the match unbeaten in their last six Premier League games, while Chelsea have seen over 2.5 goals in each of their last eight league matches, pointing toward a tightly contested, high-tempo match.

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