Everton Form
Liverpool-based side failed to spring any surprises against Arsenal in their last match, losing 0:2 away to the league leaders. As a result, their two-match winning run in the league, which had only just started, came to an end. What is more, the team failed to score for just the second time in their last 12 Premier League matches. Even so, Everton have held on to eighth place in the standings and remain contenders to finish not only in the European places but also in the top five, which they trail by seven points. It is also worth adding that matches involving the club remain among the lowest-scoring in the league, with an average of 2.3 goals per game.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in six of the Liverpool-based side's previous eight league matches.
- Everton have avoided defeat in seven of their last 10 Premier League matches (four wins and three draws).
- The team have failed to win six of their last seven home Premier League matches (two draws and four defeats).
Potential Everton Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Jordan Pickford – James Garner, Michael Keane, Jake O'Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko – James Garner, Tim Iroegbunam – Dwight McNeil, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye – Beto.
Forward Jack Grealish is out for the rest of the season with an injury. Midfielder Carlos Alcaraz is also sidelined, while winger Tyrique George will miss the match due to the terms of his loan agreement.
Chelsea Form
London-based side are not in the best of shape. The club suffered their second defeat in their last three league matches last time out, losing 0:1 at home to Newcastle. Chelsea have managed just one win in their last five Premier League games (two draws and two defeats). In addition, their long 14-match scoring run in the league came to an end. The team have dropped to sixth, sitting three points off the top four and just one behind fifth-placed Liverpool. It is also worth noting that the London-based side have the fourth-most prolific attack in the division, with 53 goals.
- The team have avoided defeat in seven of their previous nine Premier League matches (five wins and two draws).
- Both teams scored in 12 of Chelsea's last 14 league matches.
- At least three goals were scored in six of their previous eight Premier League matches.
Potential Chelsea Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Robert Sanchez – Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto – Reece James, Moises Caicedo – Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Alejandro Garnacho – Joao Pedro.
Defenders Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James and Levi Colwill, as well as midfielder Jamie Gittens, will miss the match through injury.
Who Will Referee the Match
Sam Barrott (England)
Matches – 18 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 65;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Fouls per match on average – 20;
Penalties – 28%.
* For each team, the starting XI from their last match in this tournament is listed.
