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Chelsea vs Newcastle predictions: Premier League tips and odds
William Maxwell’s Chelsea vs Newcastle betting tips include 5/2, 6/5 and 6/1-priced selections, with the Magpies backed for the win
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Our betting expert has three Chelsea vs Newcastle tips for tonight’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge (8pm kick-off). Scroll down for the analysis behind his selections.
Chelsea vs Newcastle betting tips
- Newcastle to win @ 5/2 with Paddy Power
- Over 3.5 goals @ 6/5 with Paddy Power
- Bet Builder: Conor Gallagher to commit two or more fouls, Bruno Guimaraes to commit two or more fouls, and Alexander Isak to score or assist @ 6/1 with Paddy Power
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Magpies can fly high in London
Another round of Premier League action concludes this evening as Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea host Newcastle at Stamford Bridge, with both sides still harbouring hopes of European football next season.
The Blues are further off the pace for a top-seven spot than they would like and their dwindling chances of continental adventures in 2024-25 could take a further hit against Eddie Howe’s men, who look to have turned a corner with their recent away performances.
Just four points separate Chelsea and Newcastle going into this meeting in west London but that gap could be extended given the visitors’ recent form on the road.
The Magpies have won five of their past six away from St James’ Park in all competitions, with their sole defeat coming at the hands of Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal last month.
By contrast, the Blues have just one victory to show from their previous three fixtures at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino’s men suffered a 4-2 defeat to Wolves in their most recent home league game, on February 4.
Chelsea’s home form has been inconsistent at best this campaign, with the Blues winning just five of their 12 matches in the top flight and getting beaten by relegation-threatened sides Nottingham Forest and Brentford.
Newcastle were beaten at the Bridge in the Carabao Cup in December on penalties. But with Fabian Schar, Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes and Alexander Isak all returning from injury since that defeat, the Magpies will feel they are in a stronger position to claim victory in west London.
Chelsea vs Newcastle tip 1: Newcastle to win @ 5/2 with Paddy Power
Thriller on the cards in SW6
Recent fixtures involving either of these two sides have had plenty of strikes finding the back of the net and another goalfest could be on the cards.
Six of Chelsea’s past eight games in all competitions have produced at least four goals, including both of their previous two – a 3-2 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup before being held to a 2-2 draw at Brentford last time out.
The same can be said for five of Newcastle’s past seven fixtures, with three of those coming in away games for the Magpies, while the Tynesiders have also bagged at least a brace of goals in eight of their previous 10.
The reverse fixture also had a host of converted attempts in a 4-1 victory for Newcastle so expect another free-scoring encounter tonight, with over 3.5 goals looking an appealing bet.
Chelsea vs Newcastle tip 2: Over 3.5 goals @ 6/5 with Paddy Power
Game could get feisty in the middle of the park
Chelsea have had a tendency to get hot under the collar this season, with no sides picking up more yellow cards than the Blues, with 83 in the league.
While further bookings this evening are by no means guaranteed, the hosts may look to get stuck in straightaway to assert their dominance, which could lead to some mistimed tackles and the riling-up of the Magpies.
No Chelsea player has committed more fouls than Conor Gallagher (56), while Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes also leads the club in that metric (34) – and both could look to break up their opponents’ momentum with a couple of fouls.
Our bet builder concludes on the goal creation front, with Isak looking good value to score or assist. The Swede scored his first goal since returning from injury last time out and has already netted 14 times across all competitions. He could prove Newcastle’s likeliest goal threat.
Chelsea vs Newcastle tip 3: Bet builder: Conor Gallagher to commit two or more fouls, Bruno Guimaraes to commit two or more fouls, and Alexander Isak to score or assist @ 6/1 with Paddy Power
Chelsea vs Newcastle odds
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