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Match predictionOur tip: 1-2

Everton vs Chelsea Prediction: Moyes' Compact Defence Faces Alonso's Fluid Attack

Everton welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park on 17 October 2026 for a Premier League Gameweek 7 fixture, with both teams sitting on 10 points after six matches - Everton fifth, Chelsea sixth. David Moyes returned to Everton on 11 January…

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  • Everton vs. Chelsea in week 7 of the 2026-2027 Premier League kicks off at 12:30 GMT on 2026-10-17.
  • Referee P. Tierney has dished out around 2-3 yellows and 0 reds, plus 23 fouls per match across 10 games.
  • There is no recorded managerial head-to-head between L. Baines and Xabi Alonso.
  • The current standings see Everton hold 5th place with 10 points, while Chelsea occupy 6th with 10 points.
  • No absentees for either Everton or Chelsea.
  • Our forecast has Everton in a 4-man backline (4-2-3-1), with Chelsea set to counter in 3-4-2-1.
  • The previous match saw C. Alcaraz lead Everton with a 7.9 TheyScored rating, and E. Martinez top-rating for Chelsea at 6.3.
  • Everton could only draw 2-2 with Hull City, but Chelsea bounced back with a 5-1 win over AFC Bournemouth.
  • Form edge goes to Everton (2-3-0) against a faltering Chelsea (2-1-2) from their past 5 matches.
  • Chelsea lead this rivalry - 21 wins from 48 matches versus Everton (who've won just 12 games), alongside 15 draws.
  • Expect Chelsea to edge a 1-2 win: their 1-0-2 record on the road and 3.67 goals per away match tip the balance.

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