Attentions shift back towards domestic matters as Enzo Maresca’s side aim to get back on track as their Premier League title credentials have been questioned amid a poor run of form.
Chelsea start the weekend in fifth, seven points off leaders Arsenal, but have ground to make up on Manchester City and Aston Villa before entertaining the idea of challening for the title.
Everton, meanwhile, are in good form having recorded back-to-back wins over Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest to sit seventh in the table and can leapfrog the Blues with victory.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Everton is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge, west London.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Everton
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm GMT with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.
Chelsea vs Everton team news
A return for Palmer could see Enzo Fernandez moved into a deeper midfield role with Moises Caicedo set to serve the final game of his suspension.
Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo and Levi Colwill are Chelsea’s other injury casualties and it remains to be seen if captain Reece James can start a third game in a week.
As for Everton, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time since his permanent move to Merseyside in the summer.
Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam are available after suspension but Thierno Barry is a doubt with a shoulder issue and Iliman Ndiaye plays his final game before departing for Africa Cup of Nations duty.
Cole Palmer was rested against Atalanta, so should return here for Chelsea
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Chelsea vs Everton prediction
The incentive is there for Everton; win and leapfrog Chelsea in the Premier League table. The Toffees are in good form going into the game, winning their last two away matches without conceding a goal.
There’s an argument they are playing Chelsea at the ideal time given the form Maresca’s side are in.
It’s certainly a potential banana skin for the hosts and we think the two sides will have to settle for a share of the spoils.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea won the corresponding fixture last season 1-0 thanks to a goal from Nicolas Jackson. Everton have not won at Stamford Bridge since 1994 and suffered a 6-0 hammering not so long ago.
Chelsea vs Everton match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
