Chelsea FC will be looking to continue the good form that they have been in tomorrow night when they take on Everton. However, this game won’t be easy.
With the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley looking great, Chelsea will have to pull out all the stocks if they are to win.
(Editor’s Note: the following Chelsea FC starting XI prediction is by Caleb Thompson)
(related: here’s the link to the match injury/fitness report for both teams)
This means that the starting lineup will most likely be the same as in the last game. Thus the likes of John Terry, Willian, Oscar and Cesc Fabregas will all start on the bench once again.
With Nemanja Matic being in joint second place for the most assists this season, he has become a crucial player in the new formation. Flashback a few months and Antonio Conte was being questioned for picking him in his team. He slots into this formation perfectly and rejuvenates his fellow teammates.
At the moment he is the clear starter over Cesc Fabregas or even Oscar, and this isn’t likely to change anytime soon.
Bet365 Odds:
Chelsea FC win: 8/15
Everton win: 10/3
Draw: 6/1
So without further ado, here is The Sports Bank’s Chelsea FC starting XI prediction for the upcoming game against Everton:
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Gary Cahill (CB), Cesar Azpilicueta (CB), David Luiz (CB)
Midfielders: Marcos Alonso (LM), N’Golo Kante (CM), Nemanja Matic (CM), Victor Moses (RM)
Forwards: Eden Hazard (LW), Diego Costa (ST), Pedro (RW)
Match Prediction:3-2 Chelsea win
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