Premier League: Everton vs. Chelsea Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 22)

• Chelsea sit second in the Premier League standings after winning five on the bounce
• Everton have lost once in their last five EPL outings

All eyes will be on the top of the standings on Sunday, as Chelsea bid to move to the summit when they travel to Everton. The Blues are in excellent form after winning five on the bounce, while the Toffees would have gained confidence following a 0-0 draw at Arsenal last Saturday.

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How To Watch

• When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM ET
• Where: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Everton	+425
Draw	+290
Chelsea	-163

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Match Preview

As much as Enzo Maresca tries to downplay Chelsea’s title credentials, it is hard to ignore that the Blues are Liverpool’s main rivals for top spot in the standings at this stage.

The Blues come into this round after winning five on the bounce, leaving them just two points behind the pace being set by Liverpool. Chelsea continued their excellent run of wins last Sunday with a battling display at home to Brentford, eventually securing maximum points following a 2-1 win.

No side has scored more goals than Chelsea in the EPL this term, and they could end Sunday at the summit if they win and Liverpool drop points against Tottenham.

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Everton should be a confident outfit ahead of this home match against Chelsea on Sunday. The Toffees defended excellently in their previous match against Arsenal, earning a 0-0 draw at the Emirates.

That result means that the Toffees have won four points from their last two matches, and they have suffered just a single defeat across their last five. Meanwhile, it could also be important to note that Everton have kept the second-most clean sheets in the Premier League in 2024.

Chelsea recorded a 6-0 win in the previous meeting between the sides in April, but Everton have dominated the clashes at Goodison Park. The Toffees have won five of the last six matches between the sides on Merseyside.

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Everton vs. Chelsea Picks

This is a golden opportunity for Chelsea to showcase their title credentials. The Blues have been in excellent form this term, and they are preferred to move to the top of the standings with a win at Goodison Park.

Free Pick:

• Chelsea