Both
Chelsea and
Everton are coming off 2-2 draws at their home grounds. Everton was happy with this result against a strong Tottenham side that has been in great form. Chelsea, however, are very disappointed not to have beaten
APOEL Nicosia in their last
Champions League group match. Carlo Ancelotti claims his team's lackadaisical 2nd half effort allowed the Cypriots to equalize late in the game. On top of this Ancelotti lost Ghanian midfielder Michael Essien in a rough challenge by APOEL. The Blues have also lost ground in the Premier League. They were 5 points clear of 2nd place Manchester United before losing to
Manchester City last week. The lead has diminished to a mere 2 points and the Blues will need to win this match to maintain their top spot.
Everton very nearly lost last week's home match against
Tottenham. If not for a 90' penalty save by
Tim Howard, the Toffees would have gotten nothing from the Hotspurs. Louis Saha found the net again last week and will hope to build on this against Chelsea. The Toffees are currently placed 16th, just 3 points from the relegation zone. Needless to say,
David Moyes will emphasize the importance of this match to his injury-ridden squad. With several key players missing, the scottish manager will take a defensive stand at Stamford Bridge and hope to get at least a point from the league leaders. With Tim Howard in goal, this may just be possible.
Not since 2006 has
Chelsea beaten Everton by more than a 1 goal margin. Most of their head-to-head matches have ended in draws, and Everton will try to keep a tight defense on Saturday. Backing
Everton on a +1.5 Asian Handicap is a favorable outcome with better-than-expected odds.
Chelsea F.C. vs Everton F.C.
Saturday December 12, 2009
Kickoff: 16:00 CET
Venue: Stamford Bridge (London)
Watch this match Online for Free!Tip: Everton +1.5 (Asian Handicap)
Best Odds: 2.17 @ Betsson
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