Everton (9-14-8) travel to face off against Chelsea (12-10-8) on Monday, April 15th. This match will be played at Stamford Bridge in London. Everton is coming off a win in their previous match, while Chelsea played to a draw vs. Everton. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET.

Everton vs Chelsea

Everton Is Coming Off A Win

Everton will be looking to build off their 1-0 win over Burnley. This match took place on their home pitch, and they had a money line payout of -137. The one goal scored was well below the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

Calvert-Lewin was the only player for Everton to score more than one shot and more than one shot on goal. Overall, the club took three shots on goal and 12 shots overall. No offensive player for Everton had an assist, and as a club, they finished with just three corner kicks.

In net, Jordan Pickford had a clean sheet while making one save. This clean sheet was his second straight, and he now has a total of four saves over his last two matches. As a defensive unit, Everton intercepted 11 passes and blocked three shots.

Everton is currently 16th in the EPL, with a record of 9-14-8. They have struggled on the road, going 5-7-4, and have not been much better at home, going 4-7-4. Over their last five matches, they have just one win, going 1-3-1. Following this match against Chelsea, they will be at home vs. Nottingham Forest FC on Sunday, April 21st. In the EPL standings, they are just two points ahead of Nottingham Forest and four points ahead of Brentford FC.

Chelsea Is Coming Off A Draw

Chelsea is coming off a draw vs. Sheffield United FC, with the match ending in a 2-2 tie. This draw took place on the road, and even though they didn’t get the win, they were still heavily favored at -231 and the four combined goals surpassed the line of 3.5 goals.

Chelsea’s attack was led by Noni Madueke and Thiago Silva, with each player finding the net one time. Madueke took two total shots and one shot on goal, while Silva scored on his only shot and also didn’t have an assist.

Overall, Chelsea’s offense had three shots on goal and six total shots. In terms of corners, they finished with six corners. Cole Palmer and Conor Gallagher each had one assist for the club.

On the defensive end, Chelsea allowed two goals on Sheffield’s six shots on goal. Đorđe Petrović finished with three saves and didn’t get a win or a clean sheet. As a defensive unit, Chelsea intercepted eight passes and blocked one shot.

Through 30 matches, Chelsea sits 9th in the EPL, three points behind Newcastle United. They have been favored in 23 matches, going 11-8-4 in those contests. Overall, they are 12-10-8, and their last four matches have resulted in two wins and two draws. At home, Chelsea has been solid, going 7-4-4. Following this match vs. Everton, they will take on Arsenal on the road on April 23rd.

Everton Offense Breakdown

Everton’s offense has been average this season, scoring 1.0 goals per match, which is 18th in the EPL. Abdoulaye Doucouré is their top scorer, finding the back of the net six times, which is 43rd in the league. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is second on the team with five goals and 22nd in the EPL in shots on goal. Dwight McNeil leads the team in assists and is 45th in the league. This season, Everton has taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches.

Chelsea Offense Breakdown

Chelsea’s offensive attack has been solid this season, as they are averaging 1.8 goals per match, which is 7th in the EPL. They have scored more than their season average in five straight matches. Cole Palmer is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net 16 times, which is 4th in the EPL. He also leads the club in shots on goal, as he has 35, which is 7th in the league.

Everton Defense Breakdown

Everton’s defense has been solid this season, allowing just 1.4 goals per match, which is 4th in the EPL. They are also 3rd in the league in interceptions and fouls per match. Jordan Pickford is 2nd in the EPL with nine clean sheets and 9th in saves. Over their last six matches, they have given up just 1.3 goals per match. Their most recent shutout came against Burnley FC, who is 19th in scoring. However, they have also given up three goals to West Ham United FC and two goals to AFC Bournemouth.

Chelsea Defense Breakdown

Chelsea’s defense has been struggling as of late, as they have given up seven goals over their last three matches. This includes giving up three goals to Manchester United, who has the 10th-ranked offense. Overall, Chelsea is 12th in the EPL in goals allowed per match at 1.7. Keeper Robert Sánchez is 17th in the EPL with three clean sheets, and he is 16th in saves with 53. Chelsea is 11th in blocked shots and 14th in interceptions.

Everton vs Chelsea Prediction

Looking at how we expect this Chelsea vs Everton matchup to play out, we have it finishing in a 2-2 draw, with a payout of +320. This season, Everton has been the better defensive club, allowing the 4th fewest goals in the EPL. On the other side, Chelsea is 8th in the league in shots on goal, but they are taking on an Everton club that is 3rd in interceptions. Our projections have Raheem Sterling as the top goal scorer for Chelsea, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin has the best chance to score for Everton.

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