Will CFC also lose the match against the Magpies?
Newcastle United are still unstoppable. The Magpies celebrated their fourth league win in a row last week and have also overtaken Spurs. Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Newcastle’s black and whites now face a league game against Chelsea – the next acid test for the Saudi club.
However, the bookmakers see the Magpies as favourites in their current form. For Newcastle vs. Chelsea, betting odds of just 2.35 are currently available for tip 1, while the Blues can more than triple their stake if they are successful.
Newcastle United have not lost a match at home this season. The Magpies will be confident going into Saturday’s clash against the Blues from London and will be eager for revenge. In the two previous seasons, there were two bitter home defeats against Chelsea.
When you consider how strong the Magpies have been this season, it is obvious that the recent negative series against Chelsea will come to an end. At home, NUFC have already defied the title aspirants from Manchester to earn a well-deserved draw.
Newcastle – Statistics & current form
Since the draw against Manchester United just under a month ago, Newcastle United have won each of their last four league games to make a big leap up the table. Meanwhile, the Saudi club are already in third place and will spend the winter in a starting spot for the top flight over the 2022 World Cup.
Nevertheless, Saturday’s match against their opponents from London will be a landmark match. After all, Chelsea are among the direct rivals in the battle for a season finish among the four best teams in the Premier League.
If the Magpies can prevail in the six-point match against the Blues, they will not only extend their lead over the Londoners to nine points. Newcastle vs. Chelsea also offers odds of 2.35 for tip 1.
Still undefeated at St. James’ Park
The record at St. James’ Park is also encouraging. Newcastle United have not lost a game at home this season. During the week, that home record was extended with a cup win against Crystal Palace on penalties. In addition, the Magpies have already scored at home against their neighbours in the table, City.
After seven home games in the English top flight, Newcastle currently have a record of 4-3-0 and a goal difference of 16-5, conceding less than one goal on average. With only eleven goals conceded in 14 matchdays, NUFC have the strongest defensive bulwark in the Premier League – on a par with Arsenal.
Head coach Eddie Howe will be without five players for the upcoming clash with Chelsea due to injury. On the other hand, there is also positive news from the hospital with the return of Callum Wilson. The 30-year-old, who is the Magpies’ second highest scorer, is back in the squad for Saturday night’s clash.
Predicted Newcastle line-up:
Pope – Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn – Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock – Almiron, Wilson, Murphy
Last matches played by Newcastle:
Carabao Cup
10/11/2022 – Newcastle (3)0 – 0(2) Crystal Palace
Premier League
06/11/2022 – Southampton 1 – 4 Newcastle
29/10/2022 – Newcastle 4 – 0 Aston Villa
23/10/2022 – Tottenham 1 – 2 Newcastle
20/10/2022 – Newcastle 1 – 0 Everton
Chelsea – Statistics & current form
It couldn’t have gone worse for Chelsea in the league’s final run up to the 2022 World Cup. Not only have the Blues not won any of their last four league games, but they have also recently conceded two bitter defeats in the English top flight. A surprising 1:4 against the Seagulls from Brighton was followed by a derby defeat against the Gunners from London.
During the week, Chelsea were also eliminated from the EFL Cup. Head coach Potter’s team suffered a 2-0 defeat away to City and was thus eliminated from the League Cup. Because the Blues did without a major rotation, the double burden will certainly still be felt in Saturday’s match.
Nevertheless, Chelsea will approach the match against the Magpies with confidence. In the Premier League, the Blues have won seven of the last eight encounters with NUFC. Most recently, they have won four in a row without conceding a single goal.
Continue the Blues’ slide?
Nevertheless, it is daring to make a prediction on the Londoners in Newcastle vs. Chelsea this time. Not only because the Blues have lacked the attacking power to break down the Magpies’ defensive bulwark of late, but also because CFC’s back line has hardly been convincing. Across all competitions, the Blues have conceded at least one goal in each of their last six games.
It is quite possible that this negative trend will continue at Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park. The Blues have conceded three of their four league defeats in the English top flight on foreign soil. With a record of 3-1-3, there is no real optimism ahead of the upcoming match at the Magpies.
CFC coach Potter also has to overcome personnel worries. At the moment, seven players are in the Blues’ hospital. Only Kepa is still a question mark, but the Spaniard will probably be replaced by Mendy.
Predicted Chelsea line-up:
Mendy – Cucurella, Silva, Chalobah, Azpilicueta – Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek – Mount, Havertz, Sterling – Aubameyang
Last matches played by Chelsea:
Carabao Cup
10/11/2022 – Manchester City 2 – 0 Chelsea FC
Premier League
06/11/2022 – Chelsea FC 0 – 1 Arsenal FC
Champions League Grp. E
03/11/2022 – Chelsea FC 2 – 1 Dinamo Zagreb
Premier League
29/10/2022 – Brighton 4 – 1 FC Chelsea
Champions League Grp. E
25/10/2022 – RB Salzburg 1 – 2 FC Chelsea
Newcastle – Chelsea Direct comparison / H2H balance
Newcastle United and Chelsea meet for the 171st time overall. The Blues currently lead the head-to-head comparison against the Magpies with a record of 76-40-54. Four of those 76 wins have come in the last four league clashes with NUFC. Chelsea have won every league game against the Magpies since January 2020, keeping a clean sheet.
The three-goal mark has only been broken once in the last six league meetings between the two clubs. Five times, on the other hand, Newcastle vs. Chelsea paid off with a prediction of under 2.5 goals in the match.
Newcastle – Chelsea betting tips
The Blues are currently in a form crisis. After four winless league games in a row, Chelsea have now already slipped to seventh place in the table. The gap to the starting positions for the Champions League has already increased to five points. Just a few weeks ago, CFC were in fourth place.
In contrast, Saturday’s opponents from Newcastle presented themselves in top form. The Magpies have won their last four league games and have already climbed to third place. Especially in front of their home crowd, NUFC have been a force so far. The betting odds on a home win between Newcastle and Chelsea are correspondingly exciting.
The Black and Whites have already scored at home against Manchester City. We therefore think it is obvious to bet on a win for the Magpies against the stumbling Blues in the upcoming match. Newcastle vs. Chelsea is currently offering odds of 2.35 for tip 1, for which we are using four units.
