Chelsea vs Everton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 16, 2021).

Last week, Chelsea played an intense game against Zenit in St. Petersburg, which ended in a high-scoring draw (3:3). The Londoners finished 2nd in their group and qualified for the knockout rounds. The current European champions recorded four victories and a draw in their Champions League campaign, and have scored 13 goals. In the Round of 16, Chelsea will play LOSC Lille. 

The Blues made it to the quarterfinals of the League Cup following their victory over Southampton in the Round of 16. Next week, they will go against Brentford.

Thomas Tuchel's men were 1st in the Premier League for a while, but they lost leadership to Manchester City. Chelsea are currently 3rd in the standings with 36 points from 11 victories and 3 draws. In the last three games, the Blues lost to West Ham (2:3) and celebrated success over Watford (2:1) and Leeds United (3:2).

The hosts will be without Kante, Kovacic, Chilwell, and Chalobah.

Everton don't look as powerful this season, as they did last year. They gave a poor performance in the League Cup, where after a victory over Huddersfield (2:1), the Merseysiders lost to the modest QPR in a penalty shootout. 

Rafael Benitez's team is 14th in the Premier League with 18 points to their name. The Toffees recorded 5 victories and 3 of their matches ended in draws. In the last 5 rounds, Everton suffered four defeats and outplayed Arsenal (2:1).

Everton conceded 28 goals in 16 games, which is one of the worst results in the league. 

Mina, Calvert-Lewin, Davies, Richarlison, Allan, and Digne have been sidelined.