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Samuel Fabre

Wed 18 March 2026 16:10, UK

Everton are back in action when they host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

David Moyes’ side currently sit eighth in the table and are in a great position to qualify for European football for the first time since 2017-18.

The Toffees lost 2-0 to Arsenal in their last match, and since that defeat, Chelsea have had a rough week of their own.

Liam Rosenior’s men suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Newcastle on Saturday, before being easily knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge.

Regardless, Everton face a tough test against Chelsea, and Goodison News brings you everything you need to know about the Premier League clash.

Form guide

Everton (last six games all comps): L W W L L W

Chelsea (last six games all comps): L L L W W L

Head-to-head

In the reverse fixture, Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto scoring first-half goals.

The Toffees haven’t scored against the Blues in their previous four meetings, which shows how tough they’ve found the match-up in recent years.

However, Everton have only lost one of their last eight matches when facing Chelsea in L4.

Overall, Everton have beaten Chelsea 60 times, lost 78 meetings and drawn 57 matches.

Team news and predicted lineups

James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite were ruled out of the Arsenal match at the last minute, but the latter looks more likely to return to action this weekend.

It’s unclear if he is fully fit, but Moyes might consider risking him in order to play James Garner in midfield, meaning Tim Iroegbunam would drop out of the team.

Tyrqiue George is unable to face his parent club, while Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Grealish remain sidelined with long-term issues.

As for Chelsea, right-back Reece James is among those injured, but Gusto could return to full fitness after missing the Paris Saint-Germain clash with illness.

Everton predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, McNeil; Beto

Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Hato, Acheampong; Caicedo, Lavia, Fernandez; Estevao, Palmer, Joao Pedro

We say: Everton 2-2 Chelsea

Everton have already recorded big wins against Man United and Aston Villa this season, but unfortunately, this could prove to be a step too far.

The Toffees haven’t been at their best at Hill Dickinson Stadium, recording just one win at home in 2026.

However, Chelsea are low in confidence, and they’ve lost four of their last six matches, which shows that they are there for the taking.

Both teams have problems in defence, and while Saturday’s affair could definitely be high-scoring, both teams are evenly matched.

Therefore, a 2-2 draw is the most likely outcome, with Moyes undoubtedly the happier of the two managers if that is the case.