Sports Innovation previews the Premier League match between Newcastle and Chelsea and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
The fun end of the table meets the lower end as Chelsea face off against Newcastle on Saturday at St. James’ Park.
It’s a match that offers both sides the opportunity to either consolidate or improve on their position in the Premier League table. From a respectable 12th place last season, Newcastle are down in 19th this term. The managerless Magpies are yet to win, having managed four draws in nine games to leave them on four points. Chelsea, in contrast, are in first place with 22 points from as many matches.
Our tip
Stats and facts for Newcastle and Chelsea.
- Newcastle did not win the last 9 matches in a row;
- Newcastle did not win the last 4 matches in a row at home;
- Newcastle conceded the last 9 matches in a row;
- Both teams scored in Newcastle’s last 7 matches in the row.
- Chelsea has won the last 3 matches in a row;
- Chelsea unbeaten the last 4 matches in a row when playing away;
- Chelsea has won in the last 5 of 6 matches;
- Chelsea scored in the last 13 of 15 matches.
Current form — Newcastle v. Chelsea
The Magpies struggling for results
Newcastle will enter the match hoping to finally end their dismal run of form in recent matches. Only a single point prevents Graeme Jones’ side from getting through their last 3 games empty-handed. They came up short, losing 2-1 and 2-3 against Wolves and Tottenham respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation with a 1-1 against Crystal Palace.
The Blues are on a roll
Chelsea will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. Thomas Tuchel’s side look well suited to take on any opponent at the moment. They ran out 4-0 and 7-0 winners against Malmoe FF and Norwich, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Southampton, who claimed a point in a 1-1 draw.
Just limiting an expected defeat might be the target for Newcastle here. Siding with Chelsea at odds 1.37 is a no-brainer in the kind of form they are displaying.
Newcastle v. Chelsea — fixture history
The last match between these clubs was a Premier League match back on 15 February 2021 and saw Chelsea claim a 2-0 victory.
Newcastle head into their upcoming match against Chelsea with a 20% winning record in recent Premier League meetings. In 10 encounters, that amounts to a 2-1-7 record for the home side, as they amassed a win rate of 70%. In the last 10 meetings of these teams, an advantage was formed on the side of Chelsea, and these matches were also remembered for a large number of goals.
Current table in the Premier League
Man of the Moment
It is difficult to look past Ben Chilwell when searching for a Blues goalscorer. He seems unstoppable and hit the target 4 times in his last 6 matches.
With 2 goals in the last 6 matches for Newcastle, Callum Wilson is the player to look out for, as he will be gunning for more goals on Saturday.
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