FM Preview: Everton v Chelsea 22 May 2011

Last updated : 21 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Everton v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 77 games played, Blues have recorded 17 wins, and Everton have come away with 35 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb Chelsea 1 - 1 Everton F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Sat 29 Jan Everton 1-1 Chelsea F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Sat 04 Dec Chelsea 1 - 1 Everton Premier League
2009/2010 Wed 10 Feb Everton 2 - 1 Chelsea Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 12 Dec Chelsea 3 - 3 Everton Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 30 May Chelsea 2 - 1 Everton F.A. Cup
2008/2009 Wed 22 Apr Chelsea 0 - 0 Everton Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Everton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Blues, and 5 goals against.

Everton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 51 points from their 37 games so far.

Chelsea's total of 71 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Everton 6 3 1 2 8 4 10
Chelsea 6 4 1 1 14 7 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Blues out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Everton. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Everton Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Chelsea 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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