Only Arsenal have picked up more points away from home than Chelsea’s 25
Everton have lost three of their last five games
Recommended bet: Chelsea to win
Chelsea were unceremoniously dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, beaten 3-0 at Stamford Bridge and losing 8-2 on aggregate.
However, they remain firmly in the hunt for a top-four spot in the Premier League as they prepare to visit Everton, who are harbouring European ambitions of their own under David Moyes.
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Team news
Everton loanee Tyrique George is unable to face his parent club, while Jack Grealish is out for the season.
Central defenders James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite face late fitness tests after missing last week's 2-0 defeat at Arsenal, while midfielder Carlos Alcaraz is also a major doubt.
For the visitors, Trevor Chalobah suffered a serious injury against PSG and will miss this match, joining Reece James, Levi Colwill and Filip Jorgensen in the treatment room.
Malu Gusto and Benoit Badiashile are both doubts after suffering with illness, while Jamie Gittens also faces a late fitness test due to a hamstring problem.
The stats
Everton have found life tough against Chelsea historically, failing to score in 12 of their last 19 Premier League games against these opponents.
The Toffees are yet to win back-to-back games at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, but are aiming to do so for the first time after beating Burnley 2-0 earlier this month.
Chelsea's non-penalty expected goals of 52.8 is the highest in the Premier League this term.
Eight of the last ten meetings between these two teams have gone under 2.5 goals.
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Prediction
Chelsea were already beaten before the second leg of their Champions League tie against holders PSG after an error-strewn game in the French capital saw them lose 5-2.
The Blues may have lost 3-0 in the second game, but it is best to avoid reading too much into a loss to the competition's defending champions.
Liam Rosenior's side have taken 25 points from their 15 away games and their total of 30 goals on their travels is the highest of any team in the Premier League.
They are facing an Everton side who could be without key defenders Tarkowski and Branthwaite and who have struggled at home all season.
The Toffees have the worst home record in the top half of the division, taking just 19 points from 15 games at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, so without their key defenders they could be in further trouble.
Back Chelsea to bounce back from their European disappointment by picking up a big win in the race for a top-four spot this season.
