Everton faces Chelsea in the Premier League and we have all the important information you need to know ahead of kick-off.
It will be the first game of the 2022/23 season for both sides and they will both want a good start to the season to show the rest of the division that they should be feared.
Former Chelsea legend Frank Lampard will be managing the Toffees this match, and after a stressful campaign last season with Everton, he will be hoping he can push for mid-table.
Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel will be under a lot of pressure as Chelsea are splashing the cash in the summer.
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Here is everything you need to know about Everton vs Chelsea:
Date
Everton vs Chelsea will take place on Saturday 6th August 2022 at Goodison Park. The match will kick off at 5:30 PM UK time/BST.
How To Watch
Football fans in England who cannot attend the game will be over the moon to hear that the Toffees vs the Blues will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage will start at 4:30 PM BST.
Live Stream
If you are looking to live stream the Premier League match featuring Frank Lampard against Thomas Tuchel in the dugouts, you can do so via the Sky Sports streaming service or with your NOW TV subscription. A day pass is available for £9.99.
You need to have an account or a day pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off.
Team News
Everton will have some big players missing as they will be without Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Andros Townsend, Andre Gomes and Tom Davies due to injury. Salamon Rondon is suspended.
Meanwhile, Chelsea players Timo Werner, Ross Barkley and Armando Broja will face late fitness tests.
Predicted Everton XI: Pickford; Godfrey, Tarkowski, Mina; Patterson, Doucoure, Allan, Mykolenko; Gordon, Gray, McNeil
Predicted Chelsea XI: Mendy; Azpilicueta, T Silva, Koulibaly; James, Kante, Kovacic, Alonso; Mount, Havertz, Sterling
Head to Head
This upcoming match will be the 61st in the Premier League between the two sides. Everton has won 13, and Chelsea has won 27. There have been 20 draws between the two sides historically.
Odds
The betting markets have Chelsea as the favourites, and understandably so.
- Everton to win: 19/4
- Draw: 13/5
- Chelsea to win: 3/5
Prediction
Both sides need to start the season strong, but there will be a lot of pressure on Chelsea in this match and with it being an away fixture it will not be easy. With this in mind, we are still predicting the Blues to win the match.
Prediction: Everton 0-2 Chelsea
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