Chelsea picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton in Matchweek 34, with a performance that blended attacking persistence and solid defensive organization. Despite the narrow margin, Chelsea’s territorial dominance and superior shot creation told the story.

Important Stat Breakdown

Chelsea finished the match with 10 shots to Everton’s 4, holding a slight edge in possession at 53%. The expected goals (xG) tally leaned heavily toward the home side – 1.25 to Everton’s 0.28 – reflecting a more dangerous shot profile across the 90 minutes. Chelsea also earned 10 corners to Everton’s 2, further illustrating their control in key moments.

Everton, meanwhile, struggled to generate clear-cut opportunities, registering only three shots on target and no real threat to the Chelsea goal.

Match Momentum

The match momentum graph was a slow build for Chelsea. After an early feeling-out period, they took control around the 20-minute mark and kept nudging forward. Nicolas Jackson’s goal at the 27th minute, a low-xG chance (0.09), proved decisive. From there, Chelsea managed the game with careful possession and periodic surges, while Everton found few footholds to wrest momentum back.

Shots Taken and Shots on Goal

Chelsea’s shot map highlights a steady diet of efforts around the box and in central areas, with seven shots on target compared to Everton’s three. Chelsea’s finishing was clinical enough to break through once, but the 1.25 xG suggested they might have scored a second on another day.

Everton’s shot profile was far less convincing. All four of their attempts were low-probability efforts, mostly from outside the box or under pressure. Their best chances came from two efforts centrally located around the penalty spot, but neither seriously troubled Robert Sánchez in the Chelsea net.

In Possession Tactics: Pass Maps

Chelsea’s pass map shows a compact and organized structure. Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah served as secure outlets in the back, with Enzo Fernández and Roméo Lavia orchestrating the midfield. Progression was funneled through Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella , with Noni Madueke providing width.

Everton’s pass map painted a different story – more fragmented and reliant on direct passes from deep positions. Jarrad Branthwaite and James Garner were central to Everton’s attempts to move forward, but the midfield trio of Gueye, Doucouré, and Ndiaye struggled to link effectively to Beto up top. The structure lacked the fluidity needed to consistently threaten Chelsea’s well-set defense.