FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 75 games played, Blues have recorded 17 wins, and Everton have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecChelsea3 - 3EvertonPREM
2008/2009Sat 30 MayChelsea2 - 1EvertonFAC
2008/2009Wed 22 AprChelsea0 - 0EvertonPREM
2008/2009Mon 22 DecEverton0 - 0ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Thu 17 AprEverton0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Wed 23 JanEverton0 - 1ChelseaLGEC
2007/2008Tue 08 JanChelsea2 - 1EvertonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Everton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Toffees, with 4 goals against.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Everton's 32 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 58 points from the 25 games played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton63128510
Chelsea651017416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Everton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Everton 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Chelsea Undefeated in last 5 away games.
14 games since last defeat.