Chelsea vs Newcastle Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Sunday, Oct 27
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, England
Out-of-form Newcastle will travel to Chelsea for their 9th game of the Premier League 2024/25 season at Stamford Bridge. The Blues will be entering this game on the back of a 4-1 win over Panathinaikos in the Conference League and are favorites to win this tie.
Hosts Chelsea are one of the top mid-table squads in the Premier League and are currently languishing sixth in the league standings. Enzo Maresca’s men will be looking to make amends following their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in their previous domestic meeting. The West London giants have been producing fine results at home and the manager will have the entire squad at his disposal.
Meanwhile, Newcastle would be keen to return back to winning ways after going four league games without a victory. The Newcastle United Manager Eddie Howe was left frustrated following his side’s 1-0 defeat at home to Brighton and would aim for their first victory at Stamford Bridge since the 2011/12 season.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea will be boosted with the return of Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella who missed out the Liverpool fixture due to suspension last week. Club captain Reece James made his long-awaited comeback over the weekend and would start this game against the Magpies. Enzo Maresca has a fully fit squad from which to choose.
Newcastle Team News
As for Newcastle, both Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are out with their ACL injuries whereasa defender Kieran Trippier has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. The likes of Callum Wilson, Lewis Miley, Martin Dubravka and Matt Targett are also sidelined for this game.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella
Midfielders: Caicedo, Lavia
Forwards: Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Newcastle predicted lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Pope
Defenders: Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall
Midfielders: Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton
Forwards: Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 176 times in the past, with Chelsea winning only 80 of those games. Newcastle have won only 56 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 40 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| March 11, 2024 | Chelsea 3-2 Newcastle | Premier League |
| December 19, 2023 | Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle | League Cup |
| November 25, 2023 | Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| May 28, 2023 | Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle | Premier League |
| November 12, 2022 | Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Chelsea vs Newcastle
Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
The Chelsea striker has made a stellar start to the new campaign as he has bagged five goals and three assists in eight Premier League appearances this season. Jackson attracted a fair share of criticism in his debut campaign but has got off to a dream start in his second year as a Chelsea player.
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)
The 26-year-old winger has become an indispensable asset for the Magpies following a prolific run of form in the absence of Alexander Isak. Barnes is is Newcastle‘s top scorer this season with three goals in eight Premier League appearances.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Prediction
The Blues started their new campaign on a strong note despite their 2-1 loss to league-leaders Liverpool last weekend. Enzo Maresca’s men are brimming with confidence and are capable of taking down Newcastle in their home tie. Christopher Nkunku who notched a hattrick before the international break is expected to earn some minutes this weekend.
As for Newcastle, they have failed to come out on top in any of their last four games in the English top flight this season. The Magpies are currently languishing in the ninth spot and are coming off a 1-0 loss to Brighton from their latest game.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Newcastle Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Chelsea vs Newcastle?
A. The Chelsea vs Newcastle game will be played on 27th October at Stamford Bridge.
Q. Where to watch Chelsea vs Newcastle live for free?
A. The game between Chelsea and Newcastle can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Chelsea vs Newcastle?
A. The predicted score for Chelsea vs Newcastle is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Chelsea vs Newcastle?
A. Both Chelsea and Newcastle played 176 games. Chelsea recorded 80 wins, Newcastle managed only 56 whereas the five 40 games ended in a draw.