Rafael Benitez will be hoping to come back to haunt his former club when Newcastle United visit Chelsea on Saturday.
The Spaniard won oversaw a Europa League triumph and third-placed Premier League finish in a six-month interim spell at Stamford Bridge back in 2013, but has only won once in 14 away games at this stadium as an opposition manager.
Latest odds
With his side having won just one of their last nine fixtures in all competitions, he is a 14/1 (15.00) long shot with 888Sport to taste victory on this return to west London.
The Blues have failed to win of even find the net in their last two home matches in the league, but are 1/5 (1.20) favourites to return to form by coming out on top in this one.
Getty ImagesJust one of the last 14 encounters between this pair has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 11/2 (6.50) available on them cancelling each other out on this occasion.
Team news
Alvaro Morata is a doubt after missing Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat at Tottenham with a minor hamstring injury, although Pedro is available after returning to action at Wembley.
Ki Sung-Yueng and Yoshinori Muto are both away at the Asian Cup, but Jonjo Shelvey and Federico Fernandez could be in contention to return from respective thigh and hip injuries.
Low-scoring clash
After starting the season in free-flowing attacking form, Maurizio Sarri’s team have found cutting edge a little more difficult to come by in recent weeks - scoring just six goals in their last seven fixtures.
However, they have at least been able to rely on a defence that has conceded only four goals in those seven games, and just eight in 11 home games in the league - a record bettered by only leaders Liverpool.
Predictions
With the Magpies likely to set themselves up defensively, odds of 6/5 (2.20) are well worth backing on under 2.5 goals being scored for Chelsea’s seventh consecutive home game and a sixth match in seven for Newcastle.
Under 2.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) for a 1pt stake with 888Sport
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