Everton vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips (22 December)

Threatened by the decline in recent years, Everton started again on the same basis this season. The Liverpool-based club are currently 16th in the Premier League and are 3 points ahead of the red zone. After a string of 5 matches without success, 3 draws and 2 defeats, the Toffees carried out an excellent operation by outclassing relegated Wolverhampton 4-0 at home. Last weekend they performed well again. Everton brought back a good point from their perilous trip to Arsenal's lair 0-0. Back in the forefront this season, Chelsea now occupies 2nd place in the Premier League with a game in hand and 2 points ahead.

behind leader Liverpool. Coach Enzo Maresca seems to have control over a bloated squad and has managed playing time perfectly so far. Undefeated in the last 8 days, 6 wins and 2 draws, the Blues conceded their last setback in the lair of Liverpool on October 20, 2-1. Full of confidence, they remain on the successes acquired against Leicester 1-2, Aston Villa 3-0, Southampton 1-5, Tottenham 3-4 and Brentford last weekend 2-1. Author of a flawless performance in the Conference League with 5 victories, Chelsea are at the top of the standings.

For Everton, potential starting midfielders Garner and Iroegbunam are still missing, injured. Close to a return, long-term absent striker Chermiti is uncertain. This is also the case for the important winger McNeil (3 goals and 3 assists in the PL) while the striker Broja, on loan from Chelsea, is not authorized to play this match. Striker Calvert-Lewin (2 goals in PL) and former Marseillais Ndiaye (2 goals in PL) could start. Everton have the 19th attack in the championship. Chelsea are still without important defenders Reece James and Fofana as well as young striker Kellyman, who has been absent for a long time, on the flank. Scorer then sent off against Brentford, left back Cucurella is suspended.

Added to this is the suspension for doping of the disappointing winger Mudryk. . On the other hand, starting winger Pedro Neto is back from suspension. He could join the offensive sector where we find the essential Palmer (11 goals and 6 assists in PL) and Jackson (9 goals and 3 assists in PL). Untenable these days, Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez (3 goals and 4 assists in the PL) has been decisive in the last 6 days.