Everton 0-2 Chelsea: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a close meeting between neighbouring sides in the early table, with Everton’s unbeaten league start meeting Chelsea’s more volatile but dangerous attack. Everton have looked difficult to break down and carry a genuine set-piece edge, especially at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Chelsea possess the sharper combination play in the final third, but their defensive record leaves the contest open if Everton can make it physical and sustain pressure. Mykolenko’s fitness and whether Reece James is available are the late selection issues most likely to alter the balance.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has been strongly shaped by venue: Everton have recently beaten Chelsea at home, including the previous meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium, while Chelsea have had clearer success in west London. Several recent Everton home meetings have been low-scoring and physically controlled by the hosts.

Injuries and absences

Mykolenko’s absence would be the more structural concern because Everton lack a natural senior replacement at left-back. Chelsea are without Gittens and may also lack Reece James, but Caicedo’s return restores their most important midfield stabiliser.

Form (last 5)

Everton vs Chelsea stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-21Everton 3-0 Chelsea
• 2025-12-13Chelsea 2-0 Everton
• 2025-04-26Chelsea 1-0 Everton
• 2024-12-22Everton 0-0 Chelsea
• 2024-04-15Chelsea 6-0 Everton
• 2023-12-10Everton 2-0 Chelsea

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