FootyMAD's Everton match preview

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

Chelsea face a trip to Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 71 games played, Blues have recorded 14 wins, and Everton have come away with 34 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2005/2006Mon 17 AprChelsea3 - 0EvertonPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Everton are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The Toffees have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Everton's 24 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 39 points from their 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton6213477
Chelsea63216311

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Chelsea only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Goodison Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Everton 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Chelsea 6 games since last defeat.