Chelsea vs Everton: Match Preview — Blues Aim to Get Season Back on Track at the Bridge

Chelsea vs Everton: Match Preview — Blues Aim to Get Season Back on Track at the Bridge

Chelsea return to action at Stamford Bridge this Saturday, 13 December at 18:00, in a crucial clash against an Everton side arriving in good form. After a rough run of performances and a disappointing midweek Champions League defeat in Bergamo, the Blues desperately need a response — and there’s real belief this fixture could be the platform to reset the momentum.

Why Chelsea Enter as Favourites

Enzo Maresca’s men haven’t been at their fluent best recently, but their home record tells a different story. Chelsea have won 13 of their last 20 matches at Stamford Bridge, and they’ve already beaten Everton in their last meeting — a tight 1–0 win sealed earlier this year.

The most recent Premier League outing, a 0–0 at Bournemouth, showcased control but not cutting edge. Chelsea held 61% possession and created four shots on target, but failed to make the dominance count. Days later, they were undone 2–1 by Atalanta in Europe.

This Everton match could be the perfect opportunity to put things right.

How Everton Are Shaping Up

Everton come into this game flying after back-to-back league wins, including a strong 3–0 home victory over Nottingham Forest. Thierno Barry, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and an unfortunate Nikola Milenkovic own goal sealed the points. Sean Dyche’s men might not dominate possession, but they’re efficient and difficult to break down.

Over their last ten league matches, Everton have averaged:

• 1.2 goals scored
• 1.2 goals conceded
• 43% possession
• A compact shape that frustrates teams who try to play through them

Chelsea will need precision and patience — and the return of Cole Palmer could be the key.

Head-to-Head Record Favors the Blues

Chelsea are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Everton, collecting:

• 4 wins in the last 10 head-to-heads
• 3 losses
• 3 draws

Recent history shows tight battles, but Chelsea tend to edge these fixtures at home.

Chelsea Form Guide: Mixed but Dangerous

Across the last ten Premier League games, the Blues have:

• 5 wins
• 3 defeats
• 2 draws
• Averaging 1.5 goals and 5.4 shots on target per match
• Conceding just 1.0 goals per game

Pedro Neto leads the scoring charts with 4 league goals, while Enzo Fernández, João Pedro and Cole Palmer continue to play key roles in creation and control.

Robert Sánchez has also been impressive with 5 clean sheets as Chelsea aim for more defensive stability.

Everton’s Form: Steady and Physical

The Toffees also have:

• 5 wins
• 3 defeats
• 2 draws in their last ten

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been a standout, scoring 3 goals and driving Everton from midfield. Jack Grealish, Michael Keane and Iliman Ndiaye are also contributing steadily.

Expect a physical, organised side looking to counter quickly.

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

Robert Sánchez (GK)
Gusto — Chalobah — Fofana — Cucurella
Reece James — Enzo Fernández
Pedro Neto — Cole Palmer — Garnacho
Jamie Gittens

Everton (4-2-3-1)

Jordan Pickford (GK)
O’Brien — Tarkowski — Keane — Mykolenko
Garner — Dewsbury-Hall
Ndiaye — Alcaraz — Grealish
Beto

Match Prediction

Everything points toward a tight match, but with Chelsea’s superior home form and the quality returning to the squad, the Blues should have the edge.

Predicted Score: Chelsea 2–0 Everton

The Bridge factor, Palmer’s creativity, and Chelsea’s defensive record at home all tilt the game toward a controlled, composed performance.

Final Word

Chelsea need a response — badly — and this feels like the right moment to rediscover rhythm. If Maresca’s side can take early control and handle Everton’s physicality, this could be the game that resets the tone for December.