Chelsea have failed to win any of their previous four matches
Everton have won four of their previous five games in the Premier League
Recommended bet: Chelsea to win
Chelsea’s form since they sealed an impressive 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League a few weeks ago has been worrying.
The 1-1 draw against Arsenal wasn’t a bad result on the surface, but the defeat to Leeds certainly was.
This was followed by a draw against Bournemouth and a loss to Atalanta in Europe.
Everton travel to Stamford Bridge in fine shape. David Moyes has led his team to four wins from five matches, with their only defeat coming against Newcastle.
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Team news
Enzo Maresca will be without Liam Delap, who has suffered yet another injury blow that rules him out until 2026.
Elsewhere, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia also remain absent for the hosts. Wesley Fofana is a major doubt, but he could return depending on the results of a late fitness test.
Moyes won't be able to call upon the likes of Jarrad Branthwaite, Seamus Coleman or Merlin Rohl due to injury.
Furthermore, Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam will both be suspended for the trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend.
The stats
Everton have not won a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge since 1994, losing 17 and drawing 13 times since.
Both teams have scored just once over the previous seven matches between the clubs.
This season, Chelsea have scored 25 Premier League goals, which is the fourth-best record in the top flight.
Everton, on the other hand, have scored just 18 times, although they remain just a single point behind Chelsea in the table.
Prior to the 1-1 draw with Arsenal, Chelsea had won their previous three league matches.
Everton have suffered back-to-back defeats in the league on just one occasion this season.
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Prediction
Maresca might not be touting his side as potential title winners just yet, but the fact that they trail Arsenal by eight points heading into the festive period isn’t ideal.
Winning against Everton could see the home side gain some momentum, although they face some tough tests in the coming weeks.
Newcastle and Aston Villa are next up either side of Christmas, while Bournemouth and Man City are the opponents in the days after.
Everton will be in a bullish mood to end their Stamford Bridge hoodoo this weekend, especially following the solid run of form they are currently on.
Maresca will likely make a few changes to his starting XI and it should be enough to secure all three points at home.
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