With both sides locked on 10 points after six games, fifth-placed Everton welcome sixth-placed Chelsea aiming to preserve their solid start to the campaign.
Everton sit fifth on 10 points after six games, having made a good start to the campaign with two wins and three draws across their last five league fixtures. David Moyes's side edged Ipswich 1-0 in their most recent home match and have proven difficult to break down, also taking points off Tottenham and Manchester United during this unbeaten run.
Chelsea occupy sixth on 10 points after six games, experiencing a more erratic start with two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five. They arrive on Merseyside looking to bounce back from a comprehensive 3-0 defeat at Brentford and a 2-2 draw with Hull City in recent outings.
How the public market prices this match, shown next to our model. For context only — it never changes a signal.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Chelsea are the stronger side — 28 rating points clear of Everton.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — Everton 6 games, Chelsea 6 games.
Premier League (England) standings · both teams highlighted in context.