Premier League action continues this weekend as Newcastle United look to bounce back from derby disappointment when they welcome Chelsea to St James’ Park. Read our preview for the Newcastle United vs Chelsea game. The Magpies sit 12th in the table, while Chelsea arrive in fourth and chasing Champions League qualification. Read on for our full match preview and prediction.
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Betting Preview for Newcastle United vs Chelsea
● Venue: St James’ Park
● Date: Saturday
● Time: TBC
● Teams: Newcastle United vs Chelsea
● Odds: As provided by 1XBet
Betting on Newcastle United
● 1XBet Spread: +0.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 3.40
● 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Newcastle United come into this match sitting 12th in the Premier League, but the gap between them and Chelsea is just six points, highlighting how congested the table remains. Eddie Howe’s side will be keen to respond after a painful Tyne,Wear derby defeat to Sunderland, where former Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade scored the decisive goal — albeit for their rivals.
Consistency has been a major issue for the Magpies this season. They have won six league games and lost six, and only one of their last three Premier League fixtures has ended in victory. Defensive solidity has also been elusive, with clean sheets proving rare.
That said, St James’ Park remains a source of optimism. Newcastle have generally been competitive at home and will hope the familiar surroundings help them regain confidence against a top-four opponent.
Betting on Chelsea
● 1XBet Spread: -0.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 2.05
● 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Chelsea arrive on Tyneside in fourth place, firmly in the Champions League qualification spots. A convincing home win last weekend helped steady the ship after a series of underwhelming performances, and the Blues will be eager to build momentum during the festive period.
Despite their league position, Chelsea still have ground to make up. They trail leaders Arsenal by eight points and sit six points behind Manchester City, meaning consistency will be crucial if they are to stay in the top-four race.
One concern for Mauricio Pochettino’s side is their inability to string wins together. Chelsea haven’t won back-to-back league matches since early November, and those victories came against teams currently in the bottom three. Away from home, they have often been vulnerable defensively, which could open the door for Newcastle.
MatchPlug Prediction for Newcastle United vs Chelsea
Both sides are searching for greater consistency as the season enters a demanding phase. Newcastle have struggled for clean sheets and rarely dominate games for long periods, while Chelsea’s defensive lapses on the road have prevented them from pulling away from the chasing pack.
With both teams possessing attacking quality but defensive weaknesses, goals at both ends look likely at St James’ Park.
Final Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
