Everton vs Chelsea prediction 17.10.2026 | Premier League

David Moyes' side remain one of the Premier League's unbeaten teams, with two wins and four draws from their first six matches. Their latest outing ended 2-2 away to Hull City, while they previously defeated Ipswich 1-0 and drew 0-0 with Tottenham. 

Thierno Barry has been particularly important in attack, scoring three, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has created 15 chances and scored twice. Jack Grealish, meanwhile, has yet to register a goal or assist in the league. 

Everton's only current injury concern is Vitalii Mykolenko, who is rated doubtful with a muscle/other issue and has around a 50% chance of featuring.

Chelsea enter this fixture with considerably more attacking momentum. Xabi Alonso's team demolished Bournemouth 5-1 in their most recent league game, with João Pedro and Jordan Henderson both scoring twice and Morgan Rogers also finding the net. The victory moved Chelsea to 10 points from six matches. 

João Pedro has been Chelsea's standout attacking player, leading the team with five Premier League goals and three assists, while Rogers has contributed four goals. Chelsea's 15 goals are almost twice Everton's total, although their 13 conceded demonstrate that they remain vulnerable defensively. 

There is better news regarding Moisés Caicedo, who returned from injury against Bournemouth and completed his first start of the season. However, Jamie Gittens, Reece James and Emmanuel Emegha are currently listed as unavailable. James suffered a knee issue around the Bournemouth match, while Gittens is expected to remain out for several weeks.