Match Analysis: Chelsea FC vs Everton FC

In light of their performance trends, Chelsea FC will lock horns with Everton FC in an exciting match at Stamford Bridge on 16th April. This Game Week 33 encounter carries paramount significance, with Chelsea aiming for that coveted European position. Their last face-off on 15th April 2024 saw Chelsea decimating Everton 5-0.

Chelsea comes into this fixture full of optimism, having earned 9 points from their last five matches (averaging 1.8 points per game) and remaining undefeated in three home games. They’re on a seven-match unbeaten streak boasting two wins and three draws. Chelsea’s offence has been potent, scoring 13 times in the last five games, while their defence will need to tighten up as both teams have scored in their last five games. The team has scored in their last nine home games although they’ve suffered three scoreless home events this season. Given that 21 out of 30 Chelsea fixtures ended with both teams finding the back of the net (a 70% frequency), it’s probable we’ll see a few goals on match day.

Meanwhile, Everton, has accumulated 4 points from the last 5 games (0.8 points per game average) but hasn’t tasted defeat in their last two games. They have found the net four times in the past five matches and have had both teams scoring in three of them. This season, out of the 13 matches involving Everton, BTTS occurred 42% of the time.

Looking at previous face-offs, these teams have met 38 times with Chelsea emerging victorious 15 times and Everton 11. A draw was the outcome on 12 occasions. The average goal rate stands at 2.47, whereas BTTS has been recorded 45% of the time. This season, Chelsea has averaged 1.67 Points Per Game at home while Everton’s away Point Per Game average stands at 1.19.

Given recent team trends and previous encounters, viewers and bettors can expect a thrilling contest on April 16th.

Insights

• Chelsea FC is in a strong form, averaging 1.8 points per game from their last 5 matches.
• Chelsea FC is a high-scoring team, netting 13 times in their last 5 matches.
• Chelsea FC has an unbeaten home streak of 3 games and has scored in the last 9 home matches.
• Chelsea FC shows a strong offensive momentum, going 7 games without a loss.
• Last 9 games for Chelsea ended with 2 or more goals being scored.
• Chelsea FC has an unbeaten streak of 5 games against Everton, scoring 13 times in those matches.
• There is a high possibility (70%) of both Chelsea and Everton scoring based on the season’s trend.
• Everton FC’s performance has been less impressive, with only 0.8 points per game on average from the last 5 matches.
• Everton FC has scored only 4 times in their last 5 matches, showing a weaker offense compared to Chelsea.
• Despite their low scoring, Everton has managed to stay undefeated in the last 2 games.
• In Everton’s matches, both teams scored in 42% cases.
• The last meeting between Chelsea and Everton ended in a resounding victory for Chelsea with a 5-0 scoreline.
• Historical data indicates a close competition, with Chelsea winning 15 matches and Everton winning 11 out just over 38 clashes.
• This season, Chelsea has averaged 1.67 points per game in home matches, while Everton has averaged 1.19 points per game in away matches.
• Between Chelsea and Everton, an average of 2.47 goals has been scored per match, with both teams scoring in 45% of the matches.

Match Forecast

• Chelsea is likely to score through direct free kicks and utilizing through balls due to their strength in these areas and Everton’s weakness in defending such plays.
• Everton might get numerous scoring chances due to their strength in creating these and Chelsea’s weakness in stopping them.
• However, Everton might struggle to convert these scoring opportunities into goals as they are weak in finishing scoring chances.
• Everton might dominate in the air because of their strength in aerial duels.
• Both teams may face problems with offsides as they are weak in avoiding them.
• The game may witness a few long-range shots as both teams have a tendency to take long shots.
• Chelsea’s aggressive play style might lead to Everton gaining advantageous free-kick positions as Chelsea struggles to avoid fouling in dangerous areas.
• Everton, known for protecting their lead, might lock down the game if they manage to take the lead, considering Chelsea is weak at protecting their lead.
• There could be distinct challenges for possession of the ball. Chelsea playing a possession football style might struggle against Everton’s strength in stealing the ball.
• The game may see a number of crosses into the box from Everton owing to their play style, whilst Chelsea will likely focus on short passes and attacks down the right.
• Everton’s consistent first eleven may lend them better team synergy and coordination on the field.

Match Facts

1. It’s often seen that Chelsea FC and Everton FC’s matches end with the score of 1-1, a total of 11 matches ended this way.
2. Looking back at the last 35 home games Chelsea FC played against Everton FC, Chelsea FC emerged victorious 20 times, and the game ended in a draw 14 times, with Everton only winning once. The goal tally stood at 69 for Chelsea FC and 27 for Everton FC.
3. In the course of the last 72 encounters, Chelsea FC have scored 32 wins, and Everton FC won 15 times, resulting in a total of 25 draws. The total goals scored were 111 and 74, favouring Chelsea FC.
4. The last victory by Everton FC against Chelsea FC during an away game goes back to 1994.
5. The matches played during the previous season ended as 2-2 (with Chelsea FC hosting) and 0-1 (with Everton FC hosting).
6. Curiously, Chelsea FC tend to score 24% of their total goals within the 76th to 90th minutes of play. Similarly, Everton FC tends to score 31% of their goals within the same time period.
7. In contrast, Chelsea FC only scores 9% of their collective goals in the 46 – 60 minute slice, the lowest in the league.
8. Chelsea FC has an impressive track record, with no losses in their last 7 games and no home losses in the last 5 matches.
9. Conversely, Everton FC hasn’t seen a single win in their last 9 away games.
10. Chelsea FC has remained undefeated against Everton FC at home in their last 13 meetings.
11. Interestingly Chelsea FC failed to score in 3 of their 15 home Premier League games this season and likewise, Everton FC remained goalless in 6 out of their 16 away Premier League games this season.
12. For Chelsea FC, Cole Palmer has been the most prolific scorer with 16 goals, while Abdoulaye Doucoure leads the tally for Everton FC with 6 goals. Palmer also tops the assists for Chelsea FC with 9 in total, while Dwight McNeil has done so for Everton FC with 5 assists.
13. Chelsea FC has conceded a goal in each of their last 13 matches but have managed to score at least one goal in their last seven consecutive games.
14. Chelsea FC has won the first half in 29% of their matches as opposed to Everton FC’s 20%.
15. Everton FC was the victorious team in their last encounter.
16. In the last meet, Everton FC won by a margin of two goals.
17. Chelsea FC has chances of winning 77% of times when they lead 1-0 at home, while Everton FC has a 76% winning chance when they lead 0-1 away.
18. But when Chelsea FC is down 0-1 at home, they manage to win only 26% of the time and it further decreases to 10% for Everton FC when they are 1-0 behind away.
19. In the Premier League, Chelsea FC has typically outperformed Everton FC.
20. The recent performance of Chelsea FC in their last five matches has been superior to that of Everton FC.
21. In head to head matches, Chelsea FC has won only one out of the five Premier League games against Everton FC.
22. On an average, Chelsea FC manages 0.8 goals per match against Everton FC who are slightly ahead with 1.2 goals.
23. The average total goals in a match between the two teams is 2, with 0.2 goals typically being scored in the first half.
24. On average, Chelsea FC scores 2 goals when they play at home while averages for Everton FC playing away matches is 1.19 goals.