Match preview

Everton (7th, 9 pts) host Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 17 October, kick-off 12:30.

Everton are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 3). Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Everton 3–0 Chelsea.

Varless AI expects around 1.6 goals for Everton and 1.3 for Chelsea, making Everton 36% to win, the draw 26% and Chelsea 38%. The bookmakers see it much the same way. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 57%.

Best prices right now: Everton 2/1 (Casumo), the draw 11/4 (Casumo) and Chelsea 11/8 (BoyleSports).