Match Overview

Chelsea welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge in a Premier League clash that could shape the upper half of the table. The hosts have shown improved cutting edge at home, while the visitors arrive in good form and with recent clean sheets. Both sides lean on disciplined structures and quick transitions, pointing to a tight, tactical affair. Margins are likely to be small with control of midfield pivotal.

• Fixture: Chelsea vs Everton
• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Stamford Bridge
• Date: 13-12-2025
• Kickoff: 15:00 GMT / 15:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea

• Robert Sánchez
• Marc Cucurella
• T. Chalobah
• R. James
• M. Gusto
• E. Fernández
• M. Caicedo
• C. Palmer
• Andrey Santos
• Pedro Neto
• João Pedro

Everton

• J. Pickford
• J. Tarkowski
• M. Keane
• J. O’Brien
• V. Mykolenko
• J. Garner
• K. Dewsbury-Hall
• J. Grealish
• C. Alcaraz
• I. Ndiaye
• T. Barry

Injury & Suspension Report

Chelsea

• W. Fofana – Eye injury
• W. Fofana – Injury
• L. Colwill – Knee Injury
• C. Palmer – Lacking Match Fitness
• M. Caicedo – Red Card
• L. Delap – Shoulder Injury
• M. Mudryk – Suspended
• R. Lavia – Thigh Injury
• Dário Essugo – Thigh Injury

Everton

• T. Barry – Shoulder Injury
• M. Röhl – Groin Injury
• S. Coleman – Hamstring Injury
• J. Branthwaite – Hamstring Injury

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings between these clubs have tended to be tight, averaging just over two goals per game across the last nine. Historically, Chelsea hold the edge with 69 wins from 182 clashes, while Everton have 56 victories and the remainder have been drawn.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Chelsea’s home form has shown encouraging signs, with 13 goals across their last five matches at Stamford Bridge. Their approach has been to press assertively and break quickly once possession is won, supported by a structured defensive base. Robert Sánchez’s consistent handling and timing have underpinned that stability, contributing to 13 clean sheets. A balanced league record (seven wins, four draws, four defeats after 15 matches) reflects a side capable of managing games and capitalising when the tempo suits them.

Chelsea aims to climb Stamford Bridge standings with a tactical edge in London’s high-stakes Premier League clash

The hosts will look to dictate the rhythm through midfield control and smart transitions. E. Fernández’s distribution and C. Palmer’s creativity provide routes to unlock space, while the movement of Pedro Neto and João Pedro offers a direct outlet. Defensive width from R. James and M. Gusto can help pin Everton back, provided Chelsea maintain compact spacing to guard against breaks.

Everton come in confident after four wins in their last five outings, including a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, and with eight goals scored across recent matches. Jordan Pickford has been central to their resilience, with two clean sheets lately, while the backline has recorded five shutouts in 20 games across all competitions. In possession, their direct, robust style is complemented by K. Dewsbury-Hall’s timing from midfield and I. Ndiaye’s movement up front, with support from C. Alcaraz and J. Garner between the lines.

With both teams valuing structure, the contest may hinge on small details: second balls in midfield, the efficiency of transitions, and concentration at the back. The head-to-head trend points to measured games decided by isolated chances. Chelsea’s recent home scoring edge and defensive organisation give them a slight advantage, but Everton’s form suggests this will be close.

Prediction: Chelsea 1-0 Everton.