Odds and betting Everton v Chelsea 17th April

Odds and betting for Everton v Chelsea on 17th April should be attractive for most football punters. The match promises to be a nervous but exciting fixture as both teams have reached 'the last gasp saloon' as far as their season's ambitions are concerned. Both teams must view the match as a 'must win' encounter. A draw will almost certainly mean that Man Utd will be champions. Chelsea must show tremendous character after their disastrous draw against Wigan on Monday night. Although under fire manager Avram Grant still believes his side can still overturn United, he surely must be living in 'cloud cuckoo land' particularly as a win against Everton at Goodison is far from guaranteed. Everton too must win if they are to keep a 'grip on Liverpool's coat tails in their increasingly difficult battle for the fourth and vital spot.

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Everton are around 5/2 for a win, quite attractive for a home team while Chelsea start clear favourites at around Evens. The draw is also in and around 5/2

Everton have only lost three Premiership fixtures at home this season, but significantly they were against three of the Premierships top teams, namely Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool. Can Chelsea make it four out of four home defeats for Everton against the only sides above them this season's table? Everton boss, David Moyes will be aware of this but will also take into account that the 'Toffees', through Tim Cahill's late goal, managed a very creditable draw against Chelsea earlier in the season at Stamford bridge. Chelsea's three defeats away from home this season have come against Arsenal, Man Utd and Aston Villa. This is a tough match to call, so perhaps a draw will be the most favoured outcome.

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