Newcastle United is on the form of their lives, but will a trip to Stamford Bridge prove a step too far? Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Handicap – Newcastle (+1.5) – 1.85
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Double Chance – Draw or Newcastle – 3.4
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Full-Time Result – Draw – 5.0
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)
Handicap – Newcastle (+1.5)
Both sides are on great form currently with Newcastle United just edging Chelsea over the last six league games. Either way the result goes, we believe this will be a tightly fought contest with potentially one goal making the difference. If so, this bet will come in regardless of the final result.
Double Chance – Draw or Newcastle
Based on the whole season, of course Chelsea should be favourites and favoured in this match. However, the Newcastle now compared to the Newcastle of just a few months back is a completely different proposition and anything but current form should be ignored. It could be argued that it is Chelsea’s home form (6W 5D 1L) which has put them out of the title race.
Match to be a draw
It will be difficult to gain all three points for Newcastle, however, a draw is within their reach. Chelsea has won their last four Premier League matches overall (three of these away from home), but in home matches since November, the Blues have drawn against Burnley, Manchester United, Everton, Brighton and Liverpool.
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC)
Preliminary review and match prediction for Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Chelsea goes into this match on a run of four straight league wins with their most recent wins coming against relegation threatened Burnley and Norwich City after wins against Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Blues have had a decent run of fixtures but based on current form, Newcastle could be their toughest test for a while.
To add to this, the recent sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich and the knock-on effect this has on daily operations at Chelsea could either be a detriment or could spur the Blues on.
Chelsea appears to have all but locked up third place, however, Arsenal is chasing them up and any further dropped points at home could let the Gooners in.
On Thursday night, Newcastle came away from their trip to Southampton with all three points after coming from behind to win 2-1 to give the Saints only their second home defeat all season.
Southampton have similar home form to Chelsea which should give the Magpies some encouragement of being able to come back to the North East with at least a point.
Newcastle will be on a high after new signings Chris Wood and Bruno Guimaraes both got off the mark in netting their first goals for the club, the latter of which was an audacious back heel volley that will be talked about for some time to come.
Bruno is priced at 13.0 to score anytime if you fancy him to repeat his heroics on Sunday.
Get Rich Quick
Kai Havertz has scored five goals in last six matches in all competitions, including an injury time goal against Norwich on Thursday. Three of these goals have either been the first or last goal of the match.
The German is priced at 2.63 to score either the first or last goal in this match.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United Team News
Regular Chelsea full backs, Ben Chilwell and Reece James will continue to miss out on game time due to their respective injuries.
Newcastle continues to miss Isaac Hayden, Jamal Lewis, Keiran Trippier and Callum Wilson while Federico Fernandez and Matt Ritchie are doubts. Bruno Guimaraes came off with cramp on Thursday night, it remains to be seen whether Joelinton comes back into the team for his fellow Brazilian.
Possible Starting Lineups
Chelsea: Mendy, Chalobah, T. Silva, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Saul Niguez, Mount, Werner, Havertz
Newcastle United: Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Burn, Targett, Willock, Shelvey, Bruno Guimaraes, Murphy, Wood, Fraser
Highlighted Player – Bruno Guimaraes
Bruno has waited patiently for his first start in black and white but what an impact he made as he netted the winner against Southampton on Thursday night.
The midfielder was full of running and having amassed more minutes on the pitch than in his first five Newcastle matches combined likely contributed to him having to come off the field with cramp.
If Bruno plays, his minutes might be limited again to work him up to full fitness, but as shown on Thursday night, it only takes a few deft touches in an hour of football to impact the game.
Most popular FAQ for Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Chelsea defeated Newcastle 3-0 on 30 October 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at Stamford Bridge.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Chelsea vs Newcastle United.
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