Chelsea can win consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since November when they travel to Newcastle United on Saturday night.
It was only two months ago that the Blues were in full control of a Champions League place, nine points clear of fifth, but a run of five losses and only four wins in their following 10 games means that gap is now five points.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Latest Odds
Chelsea have won seven of their 11 away games this season and are bet365’s 1/2 (1.50) favourites to make it eight on Saturday evening.
Newcastle are without a win in their last four Premier League matches and are 5/1 (6.0) outsiders to beat the Blues at St James’ Park.
These sides have not drawn in a Premier League meeting since September 2015 but it is 7/2 (4.50) that they share the spoils in the north-east.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Team News
Joelinton scored just his second goal of the season against Rochdale in the FA Cup on Tuesday night whilst Jonjo Shelvey returned from injury in that clash, so both should start this one.
N’Golo Kante faces a late fitness test but otherwise Frank Lampard has a full team to choose from. Olivier Giroud could miss out completely with a transfer to Inter looming.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Preview
Newcastle are perhaps one of the most unfathomable teams in the Premier League, having beaten Tottenham and Manchester United this season but also lost to relegation-threatened Norwich and Aston Villa.
Chelsea, too, have been very inconsistent in the last two months, with wins at Tottenham and Arsenal blighted by losses at home to West Ham and Bournemouth.
That being said, the Blues are one of just three teams to have picked up more points away from home than in front of their own fans and will back themselves to make it three wins in their last four top-flight games.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions
There is little value in the 1/2 (1.50) quote on a Chelsea win but with just two clean sheets in their last 10 Premier League matches, the 21/10 (3.10) price from bet365 on Lampard’s men winning but conceding looks the way to go.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Chelsea to win and both teams to score at 21/10 (3.10) for a 1pt stake with bet365 