In-form Newcastle look to defend their St James’ Park fortress against Chelsea—key stats, form guide, and top betting prediction inside.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Premier League Prediction Match Details
With the race for the top five spots in the Premier League at stake, Newcastle United will welcome Chelsea to St. James' Park on Sunday. Can the Magpies maintain their home unbeaten record against the Blues to win the race for the top five?
Newcastle Preview & Form
Newcastle United will come into this huge Premier League clash against Chelsea in the race for the top five on the back of an impressive run of form in the Premier League. The Magpies have now won six of their last eight Premier League games, losing just once and also drawing once during the run. Last weekend, the Magpies fought back from a goal down to clinch a 1-1 draw against Brighton to keep their top-five hopes alive. The result stretches their unbeaten run in the Premier League to two games, and they will now head into this weekend's games sitting fourth in the league standings with 63 points, the same points as their opponents, Chelsea.
Eddie Howe’s men are enjoying terrific home form, with the Magpies currently riding on a six-match winning streak, with two or more goals scored in each of the games.
Howe's rallying call to home crowd ahead of Chelsea clash.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea will make the long journey to St. James Park on the back of an impressive run of form. The Blues took another huge step in keeping their Champions League qualification spot alive by taking advantage of Liverpool’s lack of motivation last Sunday to claim a much-needed 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge, with the result stretching their unbeaten streak in the Premier League to six consecutive games. On Thursday night, Enzo Maresca's men also stretched their winning streak in all competitions to five games in a row by beating Djurgarden 5-1 on aggregate in the semifinal of the Europa Conference League to set up a final with Real Betis.
Enzo Maresca’s side is also enjoying an impressive form in their away games, remaining unbeaten in their last two road Premier League games and having suffered just one loss in the last three away games.
Throwback to Chelsea's 3-0 Premier League win against Newcastle United at St James' Park during the 2021/22 season.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Newcastle: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Guimaraes, Barnes, Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Chelsea: Sanchez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, Neto, Sancho, Palmer, Jackson
Newcastle vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- 30 October 2024 – EFL Cup (Fourth Round)
Newcastle United 2–0 Chelsea - 27 October 2024 – Premier League
Chelsea 2–1 Newcastle United - 11 March 2024 – Premier League
Chelsea 3–2 Newcastle United - 19 December 2023 – EFL Cup (Quarter-Finals)
Chelsea 1–1 Newcastle United (Chelsea won on penalties) - 25 November 2023 – Premier League
Newcastle United 4–1 Chelsea
Newcastle vs Chelsea Prediction Betting Tips
We pick Newcastle United to win this game against Chelsea, considering that the Magpies are currently in top form at St. James Park and they have won each of their two meetings with the Blues at St. James. Park.
Bet:
- Newcastle to Win
- Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals
- Alexander Isak Anytime Goal Scorer
