Chelsea host Everton today at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League clash (Matchday 16). Kick-off is at 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM EST).

Chelsea hosts Everton today at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League clash (Matchday 16). Kick-off is at 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM EST). Chelsea are currently 5th with 25 points, while Everton sit 7th with 24 points. Both sides are separated by just one point, making this a pivotal fixture.

Match Fixture

• Chelsea’s form: Winless in their last four league matches (two draws, two losses). They drew 0-0 with Bournemouth last weekend.

• Everton’s form: Strong momentum, winning four of their last five matches, including a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London.

• Win probabilities: Chelsea 55.2%, Everton 20.1%, Draw 24.7%.

Team Stats

• Chelsea:

  • 25 goals scored (4th in EPL).

  • 15 goals conceded (3rd best defense).

  • Goal difference: +10.

• Everton:

  • 18 goals scored (15th in EPL).

  • 17 goals conceded (6th best defense).

  • Goal difference: +1.

Probable Lineups

Chelsea (Enzo Maresca’s side): Robert Sánchez; Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Reece James; Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho; João Pedro. Unavailable: Delap, Colwill, Lavia, Essugo, Fofana (injuries); Mudryk & Caicedo (suspended).

Everton (Sean Dyche’s side): Jordan Pickford; Mykolenko, Keane, Tarkowski, Patterson; Onana, Iroegbunam, Dewsbury-Hall; Ndiaye, Grealish, Calvert-Lewin. Unavailable: Coleman, Roh, Branthwaite (injuries); Gueye (suspended). Iroegbunam returns.

Chelsea are desperate to end their winless streak and reassert themselves in the top-four race. Everton, buoyed by recent victories, could leapfrog Chelsea with a win. Stamford Bridge atmosphere expected to be electric, with tickets in high demand. This is the 195th meeting between the two clubs across all competitions.