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Chelsea vs Everton: Match prediction, possible lineups and key team news
13th December, 2025 09:48 AM
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 6 pm to host an in-form Everton side in a Premier League clash that could shake up the top-four race.
After a turbulent few weeks, the Blues face a confident Toffees team that has been quietly building momentum under David Moyes.
Chelsea head into this game having failed to win in their last four outings across all competitions, including a 2-1 defeat at Atalanta in the Champions League and draws against Bournemouth and Leeds in the league.
Enzo Maresca’s men have struggled to overcome top-half opponents this season, with 23 of their 25 Premier League points coming against teams starting the round tenth or lower.
Everton, meanwhile, is riding a wave of confidence after four wins in their last five league matches without conceding.
Last weekend, the Toffees dismantled Nottingham Forest 3-0, keeping a clean sheet in their fourth victory from six league games, and now sit just behind Chelsea in the table.
Moyes’ side have relied on a rock-solid defence, conceding only eight goals on the road this season – one of the best records in the Premier League.
Head-to-head history
Chelsea have historically dominated this fixture, remaining unbeaten in their last 30 Premier League home games against Everton.
However, recent Toffees form and a Chelsea side lacking sharpness at the back could tilt the scales.
Team news
Chelsea could see Wesley Fofana return from a midweek eye injury, though Moises Caicedo serves the final game of his suspension.
Star midfielder Cole Palmer is likely to return to the starting XI, while captain Reece James may be rested. Injuries to Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, and Mykhaylo Mudryk leave Maresca with a depleted squad.
Everton has fewer concerns. Seamus Coleman and Jarrad Branthwaite remain sidelined, but Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam return from suspension.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been key in attack, netting three goals in his last four games, and could play in an advanced midfield role behind striker Thierno Barry.
Predicted lineups
Chelsea: Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Santos, Fernández; Estevão, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry
Prediction
Chelsea may be favourites at Stamford Bridge, but Everton’s current form, defensive solidity, and attacking threat make them the team to watch. Final prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Everton
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