Two sides on the comeback trail in the Premier League will collide in an intriguing fixture at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Chelsea’s excellent start to the season was halted with a first defeat since the opening day when losing at Liverpool. However, a fourth win in six this weekend could put them back into the Champions League spots.
Eddie Howe will no longer face questions about the England job following Thomas Tuchel’s appointment. However, the Newcastle boss could be quizzed surrounding his side’s form after failing to win in their last four.
Odds
Chelsea are available at a very short price to bounce back to winning ways against Newcastle this weekend. An away win for the Magpies is largely overlooked on the moneyline at +310.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | -124 |
| Draw | +322 |
| Newcastle | +310 |
Magpies Winless on Trips to Stamford Bridge Since 2012
| Total | Chelsea | Newcastle | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 62 | 33 | 16 | 13 |
| Premier League Games | 54 | 29 | 14 | 11 |
| Goals | 153 | 96 | 57 |
Wins at Stamford Bridge have been a rarity for Newcastle since the 2011-12 season. They are winless in their last eleven away matches against the Blues, picking up just one point from a possible 33.
Chelsea edged a thrilling encounter between the sides last term, with Mykhailo Mudryk netting the winner in a 3-2 success. Goals have been common in this fixture, with an average of 2.8 being scored across the last five meetings.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -108
Chelsea vs. Newcastle Key Stats
- Chelsea have scored an average of two goals per game across their last three at Stamford Bridge.
- Newcastle have gone four without a win, marking their longest winless sequence in the Premier League since January 2024.
- The Magpies have won just twice in their last five away matches in the Premier League.
Chelsea Team News
Reece James could retain his place in the Chelsea team this weekend after making a first start of the season against Liverpool last weekend.
Ben Chilwell is not expected to feature after returning from illness. Marc Cucurella could return after missing the match at Anfield last Sunday.
Possible Lineup
Robert Sanchez (GK); Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Nicolas Jackson
Newcastle Team News
Alexander Isak made his return from injury against Brighton in last weekend’s defeat. Martin Dubravka is not expected to take his place on the bench due to a knee injury.
Kieran Trippier has been ruled out until early November with a knock, while Callum Wilson could once again miss out due to a back injury.
Possible Lineup
Nick Pope (GK); Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Harvey Barnes, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
Chelsea vs. Newcastle Prediction
Newcastle were incredibly wasteful in the final third against Brighton last weekend, and they will need to be more clinical if they are to get anything from this clash at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea still appear to be going in the right direction under Enzo Maresca, and a return to winning ways could be expected at Stamford Bridge this weekend.
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