There is a lot in common between Chelsea and Newcastle this season. Both teams are performing below expectations for them, but can salvage their season with an FA Cup trophy, where they are already in the quarter-finals. This is also their chance of European participation in the autumn, and this seems unrealistic through position in the English Premier League standings. As of kick-off time, the home side are eleventh with 36 points, while their visitors are in position and four points ahead.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Prediction:
Today’s game will be the third between the two teams this season, and like the previous two, I expect hits today. Newcastle won 4-1 away from home in the league, but Chelsea eliminated their opponent after a penalty shootout en route to the Carabao Cup final. Quite a few scoreless meetings between the two teams this year. Only two of Newcastle’s eleven have not offered more than 2.5 goals. Eight have been overs for Chelsea in thirteen meetings.