This weekend, Newcastle hosts Chelsea in a crucial Premier League fixture right before the international break for the World Cup. The two squads enter this game on completely different ends of the spectrum in terms of momentum.
Chelsea have lost two straight EPL matches and do not have a win in their last four. Newcastle have won four straight league matches and will look to make it five in a row for the first time since the 2014 season.
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Will the Magpies continue to rise up the EPL table? Can Chelsea get back on track?
Let’s dive into the odds and best bets for Newcastle vs Chelsea.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Odds
- 3-way handicap: Newcastle (+130) | Draw (+240) |Chelsea (+200)
- Draw No Bet: Newcastle (-160) | Chelsea (+110)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (-120) | Under 2.5 (-115)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (-145) | No (+105)
Newcastle vs Chelsea odds are current as of Thursday, Nov. 10, on BetMGM Sportsbook.
The home side is the favorite in this contest but not by a large margin. I expected the odds for Newcastle to win to be minus and not plus odds due to their current form compared to Chelsea. The oddsmakers also believe both teams will get on the scoresheet with both teams to score juiced to -145.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Prediction
Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea
It will be interesting to see the lineups that both teams will put out there this weekend with the World Cup right around the corner. The two teams also played during the midweek in the Carabao Cup, but they rested a lot of their usual starters in those matches.
Chelsea cannot afford to sit their main players such as Mason Mount, Mateo Kovačić, Raheem Sterling, and Kalidou Koulibaly because they are currently sitting in seventh place in the league table, which is five points behind the top 4.
A lot of the Chelsea squad will feature at the World Cup in two weeks.
Whether or not to start the veteran Thiago Silva will be an important decision for Graham Potter as he has been one of the best defenders for the team this season. Without Silva, the middle of the Chelsea backline will be vulnerable.
Newcastle does have a slight advantage because their top attacking options will not be at the World Cup so the team does not have any obligation to rest Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almirón. Not only have Newcastle won their last four matches, but they have scored a combined eight goals in their last two conceding only one.
This will be a close contest but the home side will eke out a victory.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Betting Tips
- Chelsea have won four straight Premier League matches against Newcastle and have not conceded a goal in any of those contests.
- The Blues' have also won seven of their last eight EPL matches against the Magpies.
- Chelsea have not lost three straight league matches since 2015.
- Chelsea have failed to score more than one goal in four straight EPL matches and have only scored two goals total in those four matches.
Newcastle vs Chelsea Best Bets
➕ Newcastle ML (+130) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
The Blues have been playing poorly of late and have recently struggled on the road. They lost 1-4 against Brighton and drew 0-0 against Brentford in their last two road fixtures. With the World Cup around the corner, the players who will be leaving for Qatar will be playing more cautiously to make sure they do not suffer an injury before the tournament.
This gives the edge to Newcastle who are also in excellent form. Back the home team to continue their winning streak this weekend.
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