Chelsea vs Everton Prediction & Betting Tips (15 April)

Chelsea continues to disappoint despite a quality squad and is now only 9th in the Premier League, far from the expectations displayed by the club. Qualification for the Champions League has been out of reach for a long time now. On the other hand, getting a ticket for C3 or C4 appears accessible 1 match less and 5 points behind 6th. More consistent in recent weeks, the Blues have not conceded any setbacks in the last 7 days, 3 wins and 4 draws. After getting the better of Manchester United 4-3, they disappointed last weekend by sharing the points at bottom-place Sheffield United 2-2. Unhappy finalist of the League Cup earlier in the season, Chelsea will travel to Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Sanctioned with an 8-point withdrawal by the Federation, Everton finds itself under the threat of descent this season. The Toffees are currently 16th in the Premier League and, with 1 game less, are 2 units ahead of the first relegated team. Last weekend, they gave themselves some air in the standings by beating relegation Burnley 1-0. This result comes at the right time since it put an end to a worrying series of 13 matches without a victory in the league, 6 draws and 7 defeats.

There are still many elements in the infirmary for Chelsea this weekend. This is the case of defenders James, Colwill and Fofana, midfielders Lavia and Ugochukwu, and attacker Nkunku. In addition, the participations of the now replacement goalkeeper Sanchez and the starting fullback Chilwell are not assured. Author of a superb season from an individual point of view, Cole Palmer (16 goals and 9 assists in the PL) has established himself as the Blues' major offensive asset this season. The midfield does not lack quality with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.

For this meeting, Everton remains without the long-term absentee Dele Alli, the usually replacement winger Danjuma and the little-used striker Dobbin, all on the flank. Furthermore, starting midfielder Amadou Onana is uncertain. Coach Sean Dyche could be tempted to renew his confidence in the elements that beat Burnley last weekend. Scorer during the last 2 days, Calvert-Lewin (5 goals in PL) should start up front again.