Chelsea will be looking to get back to winning ways as they welcome Ronald Koeman’s struggling Toffees to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea currently sit 9 points off the pace in the Premier League and Antonio Conte’s men need an upsurge in form if they are to avoid being cut adrift in the title race. The Carabao Cup could be welcome distraction for Everton too who sit just outside the bottom 3 in the Premier League and have struggled for consistency.
Premier League – Stamford Bridge – Wednesday 25th October 2017 – 19:45 UK Time
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Antonio Conte’s Chelsea are struggling to replicate their swashbuckling form of last season. Competing on four fronts appears to be taking its toll on the Blues who are missing N’Golo Kante and Victor Moses through injury. Defeats to Manchester City and Crystal Palace were followed by a draw with Roma leaving Chelsea without a win in their last 3 games in all competitions. Pedro, Willian and Michy Batshuayi have been struggling for goals this term and could be presented with an opportunity to put that right against Everton.
Everton
Everton have failed to win a trophy since 1995 and Ronald Koeman may see the Carabao Cup as an opportunity to put that right. The Toffees sit 16th in the Premier League table –only two points above the dreaded drop zone and like Chelsea, appear to be struggling with the rigours of European football. Oumar Niasse scored his first Everton goal in the last round of the Carabao Cup against Sunderland and how he would love to add to his tally of 3 goals for the season here.
Head to Head
Chelsea hold the historical upper hand with a 71:54 record over Everton – with an additional 52 matches ending in draws. Chelsea did the double over Everton last season, winning 5-0 at home and 3-0 away and managed to beat the Toffees 2-0 in the Premier League this season with goals from Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas.
Odds and Predictions
Everton have found goals hard to come by but Chelsea have conceded a goal in their last 4 games in all competitions.
Both teams to score – YES – is good value at 10/11 with Betway.
Michy Batshuayi scored a hat-trick on his previous Carabao Cup appearance this season.
Michy Batshuayi to score anytime looks good value at 11/10 with Bet Victor.
Not having the pressure of Premier League football could take the shackles off both teams.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a shrewd move at 4/6 with Betfair.
Despite their problems this season, Chelsea should have too much in reserve for Everton.
Chelsea to win the match (in 90 minutes) looks a strong bet at 4/9 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Chelsea 3 – 1 Everton – 11/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip
Both teams will surely rotate their squads but Chelsea should be able to deal with Everton’s threats.
Chelsea to win and both teams to score pays a healthy 11/5 with 888 Sport.