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Everton vs Chelsea — Premier League Prediction 21 March 2026

Everton
Everton
Premier League
2
VS
1
schedule 21 Mar, 17:30 · Referee: Sam Barrott (England)
Predicted Score

Last update of insights: 30 May 2026

Chelsea
Chelsea
Final result
3 – 0
CoachAI prediction
2 – 1
✓ Outcome correct
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Coach AI predicts a score of 2-1 for Everton vs Chelsea in the Premier League. Chelsea is the favourite with a 45% win probability. Everton has a 27% chance of winning and 28% ends in a draw. See the full analysis, injuries and score matrix below.

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Everton vs Chelsea

This is a crossroads match at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton (8th) can close the gap on 6th-placed Chelsea to just two points. Chelsea arrives in Liverpool reeling from four consecutive defeats across all competitions and mounting pressure on manager Liam Rosenior. Historically, Chelsea has struggled at Everton, and the hostile home atmosphere combined with the visitors' fatigue makes this a prime 'trap game' for the favorites.

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Match Scenario's

Three most likely match scenarios

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35%
20%
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Scenario Explanation

Scenario 1: Everton Win (45%) - David Moyes' side uses their physical superiority and extra rest to overpower a demoralized Chelsea, likely scoring via a set-piece or counter-attack. Scenario 2: High-Volume Draw (35%) - Chelsea continues to dominate possession and shot counts (high xG), finally finding the net but conceding due to individual errors in their makeshift defense. Scenario 3: Chelsea Individual Quality (20%) - Cole Palmer or Joao Pedro produce a moment of magic to mask the team's tactical and physical shortcomings. Given the 1.17 GA average for both and Chelsea's travel fatigue, a narrow 2-1 home win is the most statistically and contextually supported outcome.
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Current Standings

Position in the competition

Pos Team Pld W D L GD Pts
8 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 38 14 11 13 +6 53
9 Brentford FC 38 14 11 13 +3 53
10 Chelsea FC 38 14 10 14 +6 52
11 Fulham FC 38 15 7 16 -4 52
12 Newcastle United FC 38 14 7 17 -2 49
13 Everton FC 38 13 10 15 -3 49
14 Leeds United FC 38 11 14 13 -7 47
15 Crystal Palace FC 38 11 12 15 -10 45
Everton
Chelsea

Projected xG by CoachAI

1.20

Home xG

1.55

Away xG

Upset Chance

High

Risk of unexpected result

Everton Recent Form — Last 5

2 W · 0 D · 3 L
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14/3 Arsenal FC 2-0 Everton FC L 0.85
3/3 Everton FC 2-0 Burnley FC W 1.48
28/2 Newcastle United FC 2-3 Everton FC W 1.12
23/2 Everton FC 0-1 Manchester United FC L 1.23
10/2 Everton FC 1-2 AFC Bournemouth L 1.35

Chelsea Recent Form — Last 5

1 W · 0 D · 4 L
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17/3 Chelsea FC 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain FC L 2.15
14/3 Chelsea FC 0-1 Newcastle United FC L 1.95
11/3 Paris Saint-Germain FC 5-2 Chelsea FC L 1.60
4/3 Aston Villa FC 1-4 Chelsea FC W 1.88
1/3 Arsenal FC 2-1 Chelsea FC L 1.35
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Key Factors

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Chelsea is suffering from a massive 'xG crisis', creating 4.10 expected goals in their last two matches without scoring once.

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Everton benefits from a full week of rest while Chelsea is physically and mentally drained after a humiliating 8-2 aggregate Champions League exit to PSG.

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Chelsea's defense is heavily depleted with key starters like Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Levi Colwill confirmed out.

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Injuries & Absentees

Everton is boosted by the likely return of Jarrad Branthwaite to anchor the defense, though Jack Grealish remains out. Chelsea faces a full-blown defensive crisis: Trevoh Chalobah (ankle), Reece James (hamstring), and Levi Colwill (ACL) are sidelined. This forces Liam Rosenior to field a 'patched-up' backline likely featuring Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana, who lack consistent chemistry.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this prediction

What is the Coach AI prediction for Everton vs Chelsea?

Coach AI predicts a score of 2-1 with a win probability of 27% for Everton, 28% draw and 45% for Chelsea.

What is the recent form of Everton and Chelsea?

Everton form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L. Chelsea form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L.

What are the injury and suspension updates for Everton vs Chelsea?

Everton is boosted by the likely return of Jarrad Branthwaite to anchor the defense, though Jack Grealish remains out. Chelsea faces a full-blown defensive crisis: Trevoh Chalobah (ankle), Reece James (hamstring), and Levi Colwill (ACL) are sidelined. This forces Liam Rosenior to field a 'patched-up' backline likely featuring Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana, who lack consistent chemistry.

What are the current standings for Everton and Chelsea in the Premier League?

Everton are 13th in the Premier League with 49 points from 38 games. Chelsea are 10th with 52 points from 38 games.

What time does Everton vs Chelsea kick off?

Everton vs Chelsea kicks off on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 18:30 (Central European Time). The match is part of the Premier League.

Who is the referee for Everton vs Chelsea?

The referee for Everton vs Chelsea in the Premier League is Sam Barrott.

What are the key factors for Everton vs Chelsea?

Coach AI identifies three decisive factors for Everton vs Chelsea: 1. Chelsea is suffering from a massive 'xG crisis', creating 4.10 expected goals in their last two matches without scoring once. 2. Everton benefits from a full week of rest while Chelsea is physically and mentally drained after a humiliating 8-2 aggregate Champions League exit to PSG. 3. Chelsea's defense is heavily depleted with key starters like Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Levi Colwill confirmed out..

How does Coach AI predict this match?

Coach AI analyzes thousands of data points, including xG, recent form, team news, and tactical developments for every match.

How often are these football predictions updated?

Insights are updated daily to incorporate the latest developments, injuries, and market movements.

How accurate are the Coach AI predictions?

Coach AI has analyzed over 1,000 matches. In 50% of cases, the correct outcome (home win, draw, or away win) is predicted accurately. In more than 10% of matches, the exact final score matches the prediction — significantly above the market average.

What is Coach AI's track record?

Coach AI has predicted over 1,000 matches: 50% correct outcome, 10%+ exact final score. The model consistently outperforms standard probability calculations and gives football fans the data they need to make truly informed predictions.

What data does Coach AI use for its predictions?

Coach AI combines Expected Goals (xG), recent team form over the last five matches, head-to-head records, up-to-date injury news, and tactical match-up analysis. The model is updated daily so every prediction reflects the most current information available.