FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Chelsea fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 69 games played, Blues have recorded 34 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was less than a year ago, in February 2005, with Chelsea inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Blues in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 12 FebEverton0-1ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sat 06 NovChelsea1 - 0EvertonPREM
2003/2004Sat 17 AprChelsea0 - 0EvertonPREM
2003/2004Sat 01 NovEverton0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Mon 21 AprChelsea4 - 1EvertonPREM
2002/2003Sat 07 DecEverton1 - 3ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Wed 04 DecChelsea4 - 1EvertonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Everton's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The Blues have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 2.

Everton find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 8 games have yielded only 3 points. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 27 points from the 9 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton61052123
Chelsea651017316

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the Blues at home recently, and I can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Blues come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Everton 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chelsea Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.