Everton v Chelsea: Prediction, team news, lineups and odds

Everton will host Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, October 17, in a Premier League lunchtime clash. David Moyes' unbeaten Everton side sits above Chelsea on goal difference after taking 10 points from their opening six matches. Chelsea, managed by Xabi Alonso, enters the match as 11/10 betting favorites despite winning just one of their previous nine away league games against Everton.

Everton faces fitness concerns over left-back Vitalii Mykolenko, while Christian Norgaard and Merlin Rohl could return to the squad. Chelsea captain Reece James is doubtful after missing training, while Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha are sidelined with injuries. Writer David Tindall predicts a draw, also backing Chelsea forward Cole Palmer to score anytime at 21/10.