After testing ties in Europe, Chelsea and Newcastle United return to Premier League action at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.
The Blues were given a harsh lesson in a humbling 5-2 defeat away to Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their last-16 clash, while Newcastle were pegged back to a late 1-1 draw at home to Barcelona.
In terms of the Premier League, a 4-1 romp of fellow Champions League chasers Aston Villa at Villa Park last time out has put Chelsea in a healthy position to qualify for Europe's elite competition once more, while Newcastle's 2-1 victory at home to Manchester United, with 10 men no less, will have boosted their confidence to start looking up the table.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below using odds from bet365, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our free expert Premier League predictions!
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Chelsea vs Newcastle United key stats
- Chelsea are unbeaten in five home games in all competitions (W3, D2).
- Newcastle have won just once in four matches across all competitions (D1, L2).
- Chelsea have won 13 of the previous 14 home H2Hs, drawing the other.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United preview: Magpies to feel Blues at Bridge again?
| Chelsea | vs | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 12th |
| 48 | Points | 39 |
| 53 | Goals For | 42 |
| 34 | Goals Against | 43 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 7 |
| 12th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 2nd | Away Rank | 17th |
Chelsea have an astonishing record against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge, and will aim to continue that on Saturday.
While the Blues' home form has not been great all season, they have picked up recently, and hold some nice momentum going into the game.
Chelsea have only failed to score once at home this season.
Having only replaced Enzo Maresca earlier this year, Liam Rosenior is still trying to figure out his best XI, with rotating goalkeepers becoming headline news after Filip Jorgensen's mistakes cost Chelsea a couple of goals against PSG.
However, with the Blues now unlikely to progress in the Champions League, focus can now turn to the Premier League and trying to qualify for next season's competition.
Newcastle's tie with Barcelona is more in the balance, but the Magpies have been poor on their travels all season, and so it is unlikely that they turn the tie in their favour.
Newcastle have not won at Stamford Bridge since 2012.
They were also recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City, and look far off the team that won the Carabao Cup last season.
Of course, losing star striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool has not helped, and as such they have struggled to field a reliable striker with new signings Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa somewhat off the pace.
Newcastle also have work to do in the Premier League as they sit in 12th place, and should they fail to win a trophy or qualify for Europe, Eddie Howe could be under serious pressure for the first time in his Magpies reign.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United form guide & betting tips
| Chelsea | vs | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-D-L-W | League Form | L-W-L-L-W |
| 8 | Points | 6 |
| 7th | Form Table | 13th |
| 11 | Goals For | 9 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 10 |
| D-L-W-W-L | Form (all comps) | W-L-W-L-D |
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Whispers predicts: Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle United
Given their superior league position and outstanding H2H record at Stamford Bridge, it is not a surprise to see Chelsea installed as 4/5 favourites with bet365.
Combining a Chelsea win and BTTS - Yes at 2/1 is where our money would go, given that BTTS has come through in both teams' last five games.
In those five matches for both sides, at least four goals have been scored in three of them, so Over 3.5 goals at 6/5 looks a worthy shout.
In terms of an outside bet, both teams are among the worst for discipline this season, with 10 red cards between them.
A red card in the match at 9/2 could be worth a punt, while you can get 14/1 on Chelsea to win 3-1.
> Over 3.5 goals at 6/5 | Likelihood: Probable
> Chelsea win and BTTS - Yes at 2/1 | Likelihood: Possible
> A red card in the match at 9/2 | Likelihood: Outsider