Stats Corner: Everton vs Chelsea

Match overview

Everton welcome Chelsea to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, as both sides look to build momentum after decent starts to the season.

The Toffees sit fifth in the table and remain unbeaten after six games, with two wins and four draws. Chelsea, meanwhile, sit sixth, having scored 15 goals in their opening 6 matches. Those impressive attacking numbers have been undermined by defensive struggles that have seen them concede 13 without keeping a clean sheet, meaning they are behind Everton on goal difference.

Everton have won 6 of their last 8 Premier League home meetings with Chelsea, but can they continue that record, or will Xabi Alonso’s side build on their impressive 5-1 victory over Bournemouth?

Match result with Copybet:

• Everton: 2/1
• Draw: 5/2
• Chelsea: 11/10

Saturday’s Stat Corner

Goals Market

Over goals:

So far this season, Everton's Premier League fixtures have produced an average of 2.2 goals per match, whereas Chelsea's encounters have proved to be far more prolific, averaging 4.7 goals per game.

With Chelsea scoring 15 goals and conceding 13 in their opening six matches, their attacking threat and defensive vulnerabilities suggest that another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards this Saturday.

• Over 3.5 total goals: 6/4

Player Market

Thierno Barry and Joao Pedro will both be leading the lines for their clubs on Saturday, and neither have struggled to find the back of the net so far this season.

Barry has started well for the Toffees as he is the only striker in the squad and has managed to net three goals in six league games. However, the stats show there should be even more to come since he is underperforming on his XG of 4.4.

Joao Pedro is in red-hot form, proving himself to be a clinical all-round striker under his new manager, Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian has five goals and three assists in 6 Premier League games so far from an xG of 2.75, showcasing his efficiency in front of goal.

Striker Comparison

• Thierno Barry to score anytime: 9/5
• Joao Pedro to score anytime: 5/4

Player to watch: Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers has made an impressive start to life at Chelsea following his big-money summer move, registering 4 goals and 1 assist in his opening six Premier League appearances.

Playing alongside the in-form Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer, Rogers has established himself as a key attacking threat for the Blues, averaging 2.93 shots and 1.03 shots on target per 90 minutes.

The England international heads to Merseyside in excellent form, having scored for his country during the international break before finding the net in Chelsea's emphatic 5-1 victory over Bournemouth last weekend.

• Morgan Rogers to score and assist: 10/1

Can Everton maintain their unbeaten start to the season, or will Chelsea’s attacking firepower prove too much for the Toffees?

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Odds correct at the time of writing.