Everton vs Chelsea Preview

March 12, 2016
By: Deke Hardman

Hazard

Saturday’s sole FA Cup action takes place at Goodison Park where Everton take on Chelsea in a repeat of the 2009 Final.

The hosts eliminated League Two duo Dagenham and Redbridge and Carlisle United in rounds three and four respectively before knocking out fellow Premier League outfit Bournemouth in last month’s fifth round tie.

The Toffees last won this competition twenty-one years ago when they edged past Manchester United at the old Wembley, and victory here will ensure their first appearance at the new national stadium since they lost to fierce rivals Liverpool in the 2012 semi-finals.

Bryan Oviedo is likely to miss out with a chest infection, Aaron Lennon is also doubtful with a hamstring problem and Kevin Mirallas is suspended though Gareth Barry and Tom Cleverley are pushing for starting berths after recovering from illness.

Romelu Lukaku is favourite to open the scoring against his old club with Paddy Power offering the best price of 6.0 (5/1) with Arouna Kone an 8.5 (15/2) chance with 888 Sport.

The home win is best priced at 2.8 (9/5) with Bet 365, with the visitors favorites at 2.75 (7/4) with a number of firms. The draw can be backed at 3.55 (28/11) with 888 Sport.

Guus Hiddink’s side eased past Scunthorpe United, MK Dons and Manchester City to book their place in the quarter finals as they aim for what would be an eighth triumph in this competition.

John Terry and Diego Costa are both doubts for the Blues, though Eden Hazard is available despite an ongoing hip injury.

Hazard is 10.0 (9/1) to net first with William Hill with Willian an 11.0 (10/1) shot with the same firm.

The two sides have already met twice this season, with Everton winning 3-1 at Goodison Park back in September before January’s 3-3 thriller at Stamford Bridge.

You can back there being four or more goals in this game at 3.1 (21/10) with Bet Victor while Sky Bet offer a price of 5.5 (9/2) for Everton to once again score three or more themselves.

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