FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Everton fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Everton at Stamford Bridge on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 40 and lost only 13 of the 74 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 08 FebChelsea4-1EvertonFAC
2005/2006Sat 28 JanEverton1 - 1ChelseaFAC
2005/2006Sun 23 OctEverton1 - 1ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sat 12 FebEverton0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sat 06 NovChelsea1 - 0EvertonPREM
2003/2004Sat 17 AprChelsea0 - 0EvertonPREM
2003/2004Sat 01 NovEverton0 - 1ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Blues, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Everton are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Toffees have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 85 points from the 34 games played. Everton see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 45 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea64119213
Everton62221088

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 5 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Everton Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.