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2025/26 Premier League MW31 - Everton vs. Chelsea Preview:
Can the Toffees hold off the Blues at home?

March 19, 2026 by Marc Jerbs

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Get set for a compelling Premier League showdown as Everton welcome Chelsea in Matchweek 31 of the 2025/26 campaign on Saturday, March 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, where both sides will be eager to claim valuable points in the race for a strong league finish.

Match Details

This fixture takes place at Everton's new home, the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Situated along the River Mersey, the modern venue has ushered in a new era for the club after replacing Goodison Park. Everton will be aiming to make full use of their home advantage in familiar surroundings.

Current Standings

Everton enter the match in 8th place with 43 points, while Chelsea sit 6th on 48 points. With both teams firmly in the top half of the table, this encounter could have a significant impact on their push for European qualification.

Everton vs. Chelsea Sports Bet Odds

The Blues are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:

• The Blues have full-time result of odds 2.10 while the Toffees' odds are at 3.40.
• Draw has full-time result odds of 3.50.
• Total is set at 2.5 goals, with Under odds at 2.00 while Over odds at 1.80.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

Everton's recent form has been inconsistent, losing half of their last six league matches. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been more solid on the road, winning 50% of their last six away fixtures.

Looking at recent meetings, Everton have lost three of their last six league clashes with Chelsea. However, their home record in this fixture is more encouraging, with just one defeat in their last eight Premier League matches against the Blues at home (five wins and two draws).

Chelsea claimed a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season and will be aiming to complete their first league double over Everton since the 2016–17 campaign. Offensively, Everton have struggled in this matchup, failing to score in 12 of their last 19 league meetings with Chelsea, including each of the last four.

Team News and Key Players

Everton

• Jarrad Branthwaite (Defender) – sidelined with an unspecified injury
• Carlos Alcaraz (Midfielder) – nursing a knock
• James Tarkowski (Defender) – injury concern

Chelsea

• Caleb Wiley (Defender) – adductor injury
• Mykhailo Mudryk (Forward) – suspended
• Estevão Willian (Forward) – hamstring injury
• Levi Colwill (Defender) – long-term knee injury
• Dário Essugo (Midfielder) – regaining fitness
• Filip Jørgensen (Goalie) – recovering from surgery
• Reece James (Defender) – hamstring injury
• Malo Gusto (Defender) – illness

Chelsea's João Pedro has been in red-hot form, contributing eight goals (seven goals, one assist) in his last eight away appearances across all competitions. His 11 away goals this season highlight his importance in attack.

For Everton, James Garner continues to be a standout performer, leading the squad in tackles, interceptions, chances created, and passes completed. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer has found form on the road, scoring four goals in his last two league matches outside London.

Final Thought

With both teams chasing crucial points and dealing with key absences, this matchup could hinge on moments of individual brilliance and defensive discipline. Everton's strong home record against Chelsea suggests they won't be easy to break down, but the visitors' attacking form—especially away from home—gives them a slight edge. Expect a tightly contested battle where small margins could ultimately decide the outcome.

2025/26 Premier League Table

#	CLUB	W	D	L	PTS
1	Arsenal	21	7	3	70
2	Manchester City	18	7	5	61
3	Manchester United	15	9	6	54
4	Aston Villa	15	6	9	51
5	Liverpool	14	7	9	49
6	Chelsea	13	9	8	48
7	Brentford	13	6	11	45
8	Everton	12	7	11	43
9	Newcastle United	12	6	12	42
10	AFC Bournemouth	9	14	7	41
11	Fulham	12	5	13	41
12	Brighton & Hove Albion	10	10	10	40
13	Sunderland	10	10	10	40
14	Crystal Palace	10	9	11	39
15	Leeds United	7	11	12	32
16	Tottenham Hotspur	7	9	14	30
17	Nottingham Forest	7	8	15	29
18	West Ham United	7	8	15	29
19	Burnley	4	8	18	20
20	Wolverhampton Wanderers	3	8	20	17

2025/26 Premier League MW30 - Man Utd vs. Aston Villa:
Can the Villans shock the Red Devils at Old Trafford?

March 12, 2026 by Marc Jerbs

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