Newcastle vs Chelsea: Match Preview and Betting Tips
Match Preview
Newcastle United welcome Chelsea to St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon in a crucial Premier League clash for both sides.
The Magpies are currently fourth in the table, just one point behind third-placed Manchester United. A win over Chelsea would move them level on points with the Red Devils and boost their hopes of securing a Champions League qualification spot.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are eighth and in desperate need of a win to keep their top-four hopes alive. The Blues have lost their last two Premier League games and have now won just one of their last five in all competitions.
Team News
Newcastle will be without the suspended Bruno Guimaraes, while Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
James missed Chelsea's last game against Borussia Dortmund with a knee injury, while Chilwell has been out since November with a hamstring problem.
Newcastle United (possible starting lineup):
- Pope
- Trippier
- Schar
- Botman
- Burn
- Longstaff
- Joelinton
- Willock
- Almiron
- Saint-Maximin
- Wilson
Chelsea (possible starting lineup):
- Kepa
- Azpilicueta
- Thiago Silva
- Koulibaly
- Hall
- Zakaria
- Kovacic
- Sterling
- Mount
- Havertz
- Broja
Prediction
This is a tough game to call, but I think Chelsea will just edge it.
The Blues have a better squad on paper and have more experience at this level. They will also be desperate to get back to winning ways after their recent poor form.
Newcastle will be no pushovers, though. They have a good record at home this season and will be buoyed by the support of their fans.
I think it will be a close game, but I am backing Chelsea to win 2-1.
Betting Tips
- Chelsea to win - 1/2
- Both teams to score - 1/1
- Kai Havertz to score first - 11/4
