Stats Preview: Chelsea vs Everton

David Moyes (Everton) and Rafa Benitez (Chelsea) will look to end their managerial duties on a high. Both men are set to depart their respective clubs at the end of the season, with Moyes succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Some facts pertaining to the game below:

1. John Terry is doubtful after failing a late fitness test ahead of the 2-1 Europa League final win over Benfica.
2. Five of the last six league meetings at Stamford Bridge have been draws, with Chelsea winning the only other encounter 3-1 last season.
3. Everton have only won once at Stamford Bridge since the start of the Premier League.
4. Chelsea will look to extend their run of staying undefeated against Everton in 30 of their last 33 matches in all competitions.
5. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Everton’s last 6 games in the Premier League.
6. The Blues are currently on a seven game unbeaten run, winning five – their longest under Benitez – and will be wanting to avoid a potential play-off for third place against Arsenal. Should Chelsea and Everton draw 0-0 and the Gunners defeat Newcastle 2-1, there will be a one-off encounter between both London sides to determine who finishes in 3rd place and directly qualifies for the Champions League.

Probable line-ups

Chelsea

Cech, Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Cole, Mikel, David Luiz, Ramires, Mata, Oscar, Ba

Everton

Howard, Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Mirallas, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar, Fellaini, Anichebe

Prediction

Chelsea 2-1 Everton