Chelsea will look to continue their unbeaten run and keep pace in the top-five race when they welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. As the 2024/25 Premier League season enters its final stretch, Chelsea sit sixth in the table, four points behind third-placed Manchester City, while Everton have faded after a brief resurgence and now find themselves in mid-table with little left to play for.
Chelsea were once considered strong contenders for Champions League qualification but a poor run of form has seen them win just six of their last 17 league games. However, they remain unbeaten in their last four, including a dramatic late win at Fulham and a comeback draw with Ipswich Town. Everton, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency, winning only one of their last eight Premier League matches and coming off a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.
The reverse fixture at Goodison Park ended in a goalless draw, which marked the start of Chelsea’s difficult winter. Historically, Everton have found Stamford Bridge a tough venue, having not won there since 1994. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 29 Premier League home games against the Toffees.
Team News & Tactics
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca is without five first-team players: Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, and suspended Mykhailo Mudryk. Expect a 4-2-3-1 formation with Robert Sanchez in goal, a back four of Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella. Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo will anchor the midfield. Cole Palmer will play as the number 10, flanked by Pedro Neto and Tyrique George, with Nicolas Jackson leading the attack.
Everton
David Moyes is also missing five players: James Tarkowski, Orel Mangala, Jesper Lindstrom, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and ineligible Armando Broja. Everton should line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Jordan Pickford in goal, Nathan Patterson, Jake O’Brien, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Vitaliy Mykolenko in defense. Idrissa Gueye and James Garner will form the midfield pivot, with Jack Harrison and Iliman Ndiaye out wide, Abdoulaye Doucoure as the number 10, and Beto up front.
Key Stats
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Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 29 Premier League home games against Everton, their longest run without defeat against any opponent in their league history.
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Everton last won a league game at Stamford Bridge in 1994.
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Five of the last six meetings between these sides have seen fewer than three goals and at least one clean sheet.
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Chelsea have won 16 of their last 24 home matches, while Everton have won just three of their last six away games.
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David Moyes is winless in 19 Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge.
Player to Watch: Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson started the season brightly with nine goals and three assists in his first 15 league appearances but has since gone 12 matches without scoring, adding only two assists. With Cole Palmer also struggling for goals, Chelsea will be hoping Jackson can rediscover his form and deliver in a crucial game.
Chelsea vs Everton Prediction
Chelsea’s strong home record and Everton’s lack of cutting edge on the road suggest a narrow win for the Blues.
Chelsea 1-0 Everton
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