Premier League | Gameweek 16 | Saturday, December 13, 2025
Chelsea host Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon in a clash between two sides separated by a single point in the Premier League table. The Blues sit fifth on 25 points while Everton occupy seventh with 24, making this a direct battle for European qualification positioning as the season approaches its midway mark
Table Context
Both clubs entered December with realistic ambitions of breaking into the top four. Chelsea boast a plus-10 goal difference (25 scored, 15 conceded) through 15 matches, while Everton’s plus-1 (18 scored, 17 conceded) reflects their more pragmatic approach under David Moyes.
Head-to-Head History
The venue presents a significant psychological hurdle for the Toffees. Chelsea are unbeaten against Everton in 31 consecutive home matches across all competitions, a run stretching back to 1994. In their last 20 Premier League meetings at Stamford Bridge, the record reads 11 Chelsea wins, nine draws, and zero Everton victories. The Blues have scored at least two goals in eight of their last 10 home fixtures against this opponent.
Chelsea Form
Across the overall season, Chelsea have recorded 7W-4D-4L with an average of 2.13 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. The Blues remain unbeaten in their last seven league matches at Stamford Bridge, though 12 of their 16 visitors this season have managed to find the net at least once.
Everton Form
Everton’s overall season shows 7W-3D-5L, averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.27 conceded per game. The Toffees won their last away fixture 1-0 against Nottingham Forest and have netted in five of their last six road games since Moyes returned to the dugout.
Tactical Outlook
Chelsea’s possession-based approach (59% average) will likely dominate against Everton’s more direct style (46%). The tactical hinge centers on whether Everton can disrupt Chelsea’s rhythm with their preference for long balls and crosses, particularly down the right flank. Second-half splits favor Chelsea significantly: 0.86 goals per game compared to Everton’s 0.43.
Team News
Chelsea face significant absences. Moisés Caicedo (suspension) and Mykhailo Mudryk (suspension) are unavailable, while Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Wesley Fofana are sidelined through injury. Reece James remains doubtful and may feature only in limited minutes if passed fit.
Everton’s injury list includes Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Orel Mangala, Jesper Lindstrøm, and Séamus Coleman. Jarrad Branthwaite is a significant doubt in central defense. Beto is expected to lead the line in Calvert-Lewin’s absence.
Both sides are expected to deploy 4-2-3-1 formations.
Numbers to Watch
- 31: Chelsea’s unbeaten home run against Everton in all competitions
- 2.13: Chelsea’s goals per game this season
- 0.43: Everton’s second-half goals per game average
Where to Watch
Kickoff: 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM ET
Not broadcast live in the UK due to Saturday 3 PM blackout. Available internationally on NBC Universo (US), FuboTV (Canada), and DAZN España.
Ethan Carter is a US-based sports analytics writer focused on AI-driven football predictions. She covers how data, probability models, and transparent tracking are changing modern sports forecasting, with an emphasis on explainable predictions over hype.
