Everton vs Chelsea Prediction, Head-to-Head and Team News: Kick-off 12:30pm Nigerian Time (17 October 2026)

📌 Quick answer: Everton host Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 17 October 2026, kick-off 12:30pm Nigerian time (12:30pm in the UK). Both teams have 10 points from six games: Everton are 5th and still unbeaten, Chelsea 6th. Everton won the last meeting 3-0 in March. Chelsea are without Reece James, Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha; Everton’s only doubt is Vitalii Mykolenko. Our prediction: Everton 1-1 Chelsea. In Nigeria the match is on SuperSport (DStv and GOtv).

Match Details

Where the Teams Stand

Table as of 13 October 2026, after matchweek 6.

The two sides could hardly be more different in style. David Moyes’s Everton are one of only three unbeaten teams in the league, but four of their six games have been draws and they have scored only eight goals. Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea, in his first season in charge after being appointed in July, have scored 15 goals in six games, but have also conceded 13, a lot for a side with top-four ambitions.

Recent Form

Chelsea go into the game on a high after thrashing Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge before the international break. But their away form is the worry: they have lost at both Brentford (3-0) and Arsenal (2-1). Everton were held 2-2 at newly promoted Hull last weekend, their fourth draw in five matches.

Head-to-Head

In 196 meetings in all competitions, Chelsea have won 78, Everton 61, and 57 have been drawn.

Key stats:

• Everton won the last meeting 3-0 on Merseyside in March 2026.
• The home side has won or drawn every one of the last six meetings: Chelsea have not won away at Everton in that run.
• Chelsea have not scored in their last three visits to Everton (2-0, 0-0 and 3-0).

Team News

Everton

• Vitalii Mykolenko is a doubt and is Everton’s only reported fitness concern.

Chelsea

• Reece James: out.
• Jamie Gittens (ankle/foot): out.
• Emmanuel Emegha: out.

Team news as of 13 October 2026. Both managers speak to the media before the game, and line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.

Players to Watch

• Thierno Barry (Everton): the striker has three league goals and has had 22 shots, eight on target. He is Everton’s main threat in the box.
• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton): has created 15 chances this season, the most in the Everton side.
• João Pedro (Chelsea): five goals and three assists in six games make him one of the league’s most dangerous forwards.
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea): two goals, three assists and 13 chances created. If Everton give him space between the lines, he will punish them.

What the Numbers Say

Data provider Sportradar’s pre-match model gives Chelsea a 44% chance of winning, Everton 30% and a draw 25%. That reflects Chelsea’s attacking quality, but it does not account for how hard Everton have been to beat this season, or for Chelsea’s poor recent record at Everton.

Our Prediction: Everton 1-1 Chelsea

Chelsea’s attack is in better shape, but their defence has leaked goals away from home, and Everton have shown they can frustrate good sides: they have drawn with Manchester United and Tottenham and have not lost in six. With James out of Chelsea’s back line and Moyes likely to set up to stay compact, we expect a tight, physical early kick-off. Chelsea should score, but Everton have scored in five of their six games and have the record against Chelsea at home to back them. A draw looks the most likely result.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Everton vs Chelsea in Nigeria?

12:30pm Nigerian time (WAT) on Saturday 17 October 2026.

Where can I watch Everton vs Chelsea in Nigeria?

On SuperSport, through DStv (Compact and above) or GOtv (Supa+ carries full live Premier League coverage).

Who won the last Everton vs Chelsea match?

Everton won 3-0 at home on 21 March 2026.

Who has the better head-to-head record?

Chelsea: 78 wins to Everton’s 61 in 196 meetings, with 57 draws. But Chelsea have not won at Everton in their last three visits.

Is Reece James playing against Everton?

No. James is listed among Chelsea’s absentees, along with Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha.

What is NaijaSabi’s prediction for Everton vs Chelsea?

A 1-1 draw.

Sources

1. Sportradar: Premier League table, results, fixture time and win probabilities, 13 October 2026.
2. Squawka, “Everton vs Chelsea match preview” (form, team news and player statistics), 13 October 2026.
3. 11v11, “Everton v Chelsea head-to-head record”.
4. Wikipedia, “2026–27 Premier League” (managers and stadiums).

Last updated: 13 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Football Desk.