Chelsea hosts Newcastle in the last game of this weekend’s Premier League program. The two sides had high hopes before the season began, but as the same went on, both lost the pace and couldn’t keep up with the competition. So it’s not odd to see them near the middle of the standings.
Chelsea Team News
The Blues lost the EFL Cup finals yet managed to recover after that, progressing to the next stage of the FA Cup (win over Leeds, 3-2) and remaining unbeaten in Brentford against the Bees, 2-2. Surely, that won’t erase the pain of losing a trophy, but the team responded well in the days that followed that failure.
Chelsea’s games bring goals on both ends, and seven of the last eight have seen hits by both teams. Six of those events included three or more goals, so we can say that watching the Blues is entertaining. They have a powerful attack, yet the defence is fragile.
Newcastle United Team News
Eddie Howe’s team recovered following a negative stretch at the end of the previous season. Over the past ten meetings, the Magpies recorded six wins, two losses, and ties each. Still, the club is positioned in ninth place in the English Premier League standings with slim chances of reaching one of the top five.
Newcastle’s games are efficient, including plenty of goals, usually on both ends, as seven of the recent ten ended with seven of the last ten ending like that. Also, during this span, only two clashes haven’t seen over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head-Games
The two sides met in the EFL Cup, where Chelsea eliminated the Magpies after penalties, with the regular 90 minutes ending 1-1. Meanwhile, Newcastle was relentless in the first EPL game in November, beating Chelsea 4-1 at St. James’ Park.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 63 | WWWWW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Newcastle United FC | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 60 | WWDLW |
Chelsea – Newcastle United Betting Prediction
With the respective offences being far superior to the defences, the best pick for this game should be for both teams to score. Furthermore, there isn’t any pressure on either unit, which could make things a bit more relaxing on the field without defensive-minded approaches.
Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score: Yes
Betting Odds: 1.45
Bookmaker: Sportsbet.io
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