Newcastle will face Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League match on Sunday. Check our free betting insights and match forecast below.
In the latest round of play, Newcastle drew 1-1 against Brighton. Strikes for Newcastle were lashed in by Alexander Isak. Newcastle looked threatening and recorded more accurate shots. The home side recorded 1.08 xG and couldn’t prevail.
So far this season, Newcastle has achieved 10 clean sheets at their stadium. The team’s most lethal scorer this year is Alexander Isak with 23 goals in 32 matches. Newcastle currently remains at #4 position with 63 points.
In the recent round, Chelsea won 3-1 against Liverpool. Goals for Chelsea were fired home by Cole Palmer, Jarell Quansah and Enzo Fernández. The upcoming visitors recorded 2.34 xG and secured the three points. Chelsea posed a serious threat and ended with more shots on goal. The visiting side shone and deserved their triumph.
Chelsea is playing brilliantly and is on a 5-match winning sequence. To date, Chelsea has recorded 6 shutouts on away turf this term. The club’s leading marksman for the season is Cole Palmer with 15 goals in 34 appearances. Chelsea now sits at #5 position with 63 points.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Prediction
I predict a balanced game with no decisive winner. At current odds, recent form and historical results make backing the draw highly appealing. Our system indicates 1.25 xG for Newcastle and 1.45 xG for Chelsea. The website bet365 offers the best odds for this punt.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Newcastle: Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier; Fabian Schär; Dan Burn; Valentino Livramento; Bruno Guimarães; Sandro Tonali; Joe Willock; Jacob Murphy; Alexander Isak; Harvey Barnes;
Chelsea: Robert Sánchez; Moisés Caicedo; Trevoh Chalobah; Levi Colwill; Marc Cucurella; Roméo Lavia; Enzo Fernández; Pedro Neto; Cole Palmer; Noni Madueke; Nicolas Jackson;
Newcastle Team Form
- More than 2.5 goals - 7/8
- First to score - 8/10
- Less than 4.5 cards - 7/9
Chelsea Team Form
- Wins - 5
- More than 2.5 goals - 6/8
- Both teams scoring - 5/7
- First to score - 4/5
- First half winner - 4/5
- Less than 4.5 cards - 8/9
- Less than 10.5 corners - 5/6