Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the 33rd round of the English Premier League, Chelsea will host Everton at home. This match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 on April 15th. Experts at Dailysports have provided their prediction for this fixture.
Chelsea
The Blues currently occupy the ninth position in the Premier League standings, having accumulated 44 points from 30 matches. Under the helm of Pochettino, Chelsea still harbors hopes of securing European football next season, trailing the seventh-placed team by six points. Additionally, Chelsea has two matches in hand. In the previous round, they unexpectedly dropped points in a match against the bottom-placed team, Sheffield United, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Prior to that, they defeated Manchester United 4-3. Over their last five Premier League matches, Chelsea has secured two victories and three draws.
Everton
The Toffees are currently battling for survival in the Premier League. Everton sits in 16th place in the league table, having garnered 27 points from 31 league matches. However, a significant setback occurred as the Football Association docked Everton eight points, complicating their situation further. They are only two points clear of the relegation zone. In the last round, they defeated Burnley 1-0, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their previous five matches.
Interesting facts about the match and history of personal meetings
- In the first leg, Everton secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at their home ground.
- Chelsea is currently on a seven-match unbeaten streak. Everton has not suffered defeat in their last two matches.
- In their last six matches, Chelsea has conceded at least one goal in the second half. Furthermore, Chelsea has scored more than one goal in their last five matches.
Chelsea vs Everton Prediction
Everton has had eight points deducted during the current season, making every match crucial for them. The same can be said for Chelsea. Despite Chelsea's fluctuating results throughout the season, they still have chances of securing European football. In my opinion, Chelsea will emerge victorious in this match, with odds of 1.68.
