Everton are keen to maintain their unbeaten start in the English Premier League when they host Chelsea in round seven on Saturday afternoon.

The Toffees are in fifth place with 10 points after two wins and four draws in their opening six points.

Chelsea have collected 10 points as well after bouncing back from a heavy defeat to Brentford to hammer Bournemouth 5-1 last weekend.

Xabi Alonso’s charges have shown their ability to score goals, but their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed in all their games so far.

The Blues have scored 15 goals in six league games but have also conceded 13, suggesting that another open contest could be on the cards.

Everton drew 2–2 away to Hull City last weekend, having previously drawn with Tottenham and Manchester United.

Their only win in the latest five-match sequence highlighted in the available preview was a 1–0 home victory over Ipswich Town.

Will David Moyes’ side maintain their unbeaten streak or can Chelsea make it back-to-back wins to continue their steady rise on the log?

Here is our prediction for this match.

What time does Everton vs Chelsea start?

The match kicks off at 2:30PM E.A.T at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton vs Chelsea team news

Vitaly Mykolenko remains sidelined with an injury he picked up over the international break, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles expected to start.

James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite are among the players expected to be important to Everton’s defensive plan.

Christian Norgaard is close to making his Everton debut but may have to settle for a place on the bench.

Brennan Johnson and Jack Grealish will be the key players in the wide areas for the home team, with Thierno Barry leading the attacking line.

For the Blues, Reece James has still not been declared fit and will sit this one out.

Moises Caicedo returned from injury in the win against Bournemouth and is expected to return to the starting XI alongside Romeo Lavia in midfield.

The lethal front three of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro are responsible for 85% of Chelsea’s and will all be key to their attack here.

Everton vs Chelsea head-to-head and current form

Recent meetings at Everton’s home ground make this a less straightforward away fixture for Chelsea, having won only one of their last nine Premier League away matches at Everton.

Chelsea failed to score in seven of those nine visits and Everton defeated them 3–0 in their first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium in March.

Current form:

Everton – DWDDD

Chelsea – WLDLW

Everton vs Chelsea previous games

• Everton 3-0 Chelsea (March 21, 2026)
• Chelsea 2-0 Everton (December 13, 2025)
• Chelsea 1-0 Everton (April 26, 2025)
• Everton 0-0 Chelsea (December 22, 2024)
• Chelsea 6-0 Everton (April 15, 2024)

Everton vs Chelsea prediction

Chelsea have scored 15 and conceded 13 goals in six league games. Their attacking strength and defensive vulnerability make goals at both ends an appealing option.

Chelsea’s recent matches have featured several high scores and this could produce a similar outcome.