Newcastle are hoping to move into the top half when they take on a Chelsea side too vulnerable mount a sustained title charge despite occupying the top four.
Defending EFL Cup winners Newcastle moved into the semi-finals of the competition once again this season as the Magpies defeated Fulham 2-1 in midweek. They have remained inconsistent in the top-flight, though, losing 1-0 to Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne Derby at the Stadium of Light last weekend.
Chelsea inched towards the title race in the Premier League but the Blues have since drifted back to fourth, eight adrift of Arsenal, albeit they did bounce back with a 2-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge last week before a 3-1 win against League One side Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup.
AllSportsPeople brings you all the latest tips and odds for this Premier League clash.
Newcastle United vs. Chelsea Prediction: Who Will Win?
Eddie Howe has come in for criticism this season but at their best Newcastle remain one of the better sides in the Premier League, especially with their habit of getting themselves up for the big occasion.
Chelsea head to Tyneside looking to contain the urgency and intensity of the St James’ Park crowd. Backing Newcastle to bag a big win at home is always worthwhile.
Score Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea (9.87 with Dafabet)
Head-to-Head: Newcastle vs. Chelsea
- The most recent outing between these two sides saw Newcastle defeat Chelsea 2-0 towards the end of the Premier League season last year, with the Magpies having beaten Chelsea by the same scoreline in the EFL Cup in October 2024.
- Those back-to-back victories for Newcastle came after Chelsea had enjoyed three successive victories before that.
- Overall, the two sides have faced off against each other on 179 occasions with Chelsea winning 81 of those matches and Newcastle winning 58 games.
Newcastle vs. Chelsea: Form Guide
Newcastle – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham (EFL Cup)
- Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United (UEFA Champions League)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
Chelsea – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Cardiff City 1-3 Chelsea (EFL Cup)
- Chelsea 2-0 Everton (Premier League)
- Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea (UEFA Champions League)
- AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Leeds United 3-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
Newcastle vs. Chelsea Betting Tips
Newcastle can overwhelm a lot of sides with their energy, intensity and aggression, albeit there will have to be changes in the final third due to the underwhelming performances from Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga.
Harvey Barnes may come into the XI, particularly as Jacob Murphy seems an ideal solution for the full-back crisis. Even in a deeper role, siding with Murphy to contribute - as he so often does - with a goal or an assist is a good bet.
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Newcastle vs. Chelsea Team News
Newcastle Team News
- With Jacob Murphy coming into the side on the right-hand side of the defence, it is likely Nick Woltemade keeps his place up-front with Anthony Gordon out to the left and Harvey Barnes on the right.
- The hosts will be without England international defender Dan Burn, as he suffered a punctured lung in the clash in a collision against Nordi Mukiele.
- Newcastle are dealing with plenty of injury issues for this one at the back, too, with Sven Botman sidelined alongside Kieran Trippier, and now Lewis Hall has picked up a hamstring injury. Tino Livramento also had to come off against Fulham.
Chelsea Team News
- Moises Caicedo returned from suspension in midweek and the Ecuador international is expected to head straight into the Chelsea lineup for this one.
- Enzo Maresca has confirmed that young Brazil international attacker Estevao is now set to be sidelined for at least this game due to a small muscular problem.
- The Blues have a few other confirmed, longer term absentees such as defender Levi Colwill, midfielder Dario Essugo and striker Liam Delap.
Newcastle vs. Chelsea Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will lineup at the St James’ Park.
Newcastle predicted lineup to play Chelsea
Ramsdale (GK) – J. Murphy, Thiaw, Schar, A. Murphy – Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton – Barnes – Woltemade, Gordon
- Out: Botman, Burn, Krafth, Trippier, Hall, Osula
- Doubtful: Pope, Lascelles, Livramento
- Suspension: N/A
Chelsea predicted lineup to play Newcastle
Sanchez (GK) – James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella – Fernandez, Caicedo – Neto, Palmer, Garnacho – Pedro
- Out: Colwill, Essugo, Lavia, Mudryk, Estevao, Delap
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspension: N/A
Newcastle vs. Chelsea Odds
- Newcastle to win: 2.80 with Dafabet
- Chelsea to win: 3.56
- Draw: 2.50
How to watch: Newcastle vs. Chelsea Live Stream, TV Channel
- Date: Saturday, December 20
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle, England
- Time: 6:00 IST
- TV/Stream: JioHotstar