The Premier League is back with an exciting set of matches as Chelsea welcomes Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge for an important clash on Sunday.
Both sides can pack a punch and have immense potential to win the game. The two teams most recently met on 31 August 2024, and the betting markets have since then been buzzing as the bettors show their interest in wagering on Chelsea vs Newcastle.
The upcoming match will be more exciting; for readers, we have prepared a Chelsea versus Newcastle prediction based on head-to-head stats, betting odds, and the results of previous matches.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Prediction
Chelsea has a strong team at their disposal with significant improvements seen under Enzo Maresca. Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke could prove to be lethal looking to make their presence this weekend.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are failing miserably to meet the expectations of this season. The team cannot afford to put any wrong foot forward in this fixture.
Chelsea currently occupies the sixth place in the standings with 14 points and Newcastle is placed ninth with 12 points.
According to our Chelsea vs Newcastle United prediction, the starting lineups for the two sides are –
| Newcastle United | Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Emil Krafth | Mykhailo Mudryk |
| Lloyd Kelly | Tosin Adarabioyo |
| Alexander Isak | Renato Veiga |
| Joseph Willock | Benoit Badiashile |
| Joelinton | Joao Felix |
| Lewis Hall | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
| Fabian Schär | Axel Disasi |
| Anthony Gordon | Marc Cucurella |
| Sandro Tonali | Enzo Fernandez |
| Nick Pope | Christopher Nkunku |
| Sean Longstaff | Filip Jorgensen |
Chelsea vs Newcastle Betting Tips & Odds
According to the top football betting sites, some of the essential tips for the upcoming Chelsea vs Newcastle United match include –
- What will be the final outcome? Chelsea will win.
- Will goals be over 2.5? Yes.
- Will Chelsea score first? Yes
- Will Noni Madueke score? Yes
The odds market for the Newcastle United and Chelsea match of the following stats –
| Market | Stats |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United Win | 56% |
| Chelsea Win | 55% |
| Draw | 25% |
| Over 0.5 | 96% |
| Over 1.5 | 75% |
| Over 2.5 | 50% |
| Over 3.5 | 25% |
| Over 4.5 | 19% |
| BTTS | 49% |
In the Premier League, prop bets are the most popular as they allow players to bet on almost anything that might unfold in the Chelsea vs Newcastle United game.
For instance, you can wager on player props with common bets, including anytime goalscorer, correct score, which team will score last, the first team to score, the first player to be shown a card, and more.
There are numerous markets to wager on. Depending on the sportsbook you have chosen, you could also include your prop bets in a mixed parlay.
Newcastle United vs Chelsea Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
Chelsea has an excellent historical record with Newcastle United having won 80 times out of 176 matches. Newcastle United, on the other hand, has emerged victorious 56 times.
Chelsea has lost only once in their previous 29 matches at home against Newcastle United during the Premier League.
Newcastle United have won only two of the previous matches against Chelsea – as many wins as they have achieved in the last 13 games proceeding this run.
The previous three defeats by Chelsea in the Premier League came against the squads that finished in the top three in the last league campaign.
The clash between Chelsea vs Newcastle United is highly expected to be contested as both teams seek to gain valuable points and higher positions in the league
Chelsea vs Newcastle Last Match Result and Stats
The table below shows the team’s scores for the last five matches –
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-10-2024 | Newcastle | 2-0 | Chelsea |
| 27-10-2024 | Chelsea | 2-1 | Newcastle |
| 12-03-2024 | Chelsea | 3-2 | Newcastle |
| 20-12-2023 | Chelsea | 1-1 | Newcastle |
| 25-11-2023 | Newcastle | 4-1 | Chelsea |
