Chelsea host Newcastle in a crucial Premier League clash, with both sides also focused on their upcoming Champions League second-leg ties.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Stamford Bridge, London |
| Date: | 14.03.2026 |
| Time: | 17:30 GMT |
Chelsea vs Newcastle Form and Head to Head
Chelsea arrive at this fixture following a disheartening 5-2 defeat away to PSG in the Champions League, a result that leaves their European future hanging by a thread. In their last Premier League outing, the hosts suffered a 2-1 loss against Arsenal, before which they drew 1-1 with Burnley.
Looking at their last six Premier League encounters, Chelsea have secured three wins, two draws, and suffered one defeat. Notably, Chelsea have been prolific in front of goal, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven Premier League matches.
Newcastle, meanwhile, will be buoyed by a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester United in their most recent Premier League fixture. This followed a 3-2 loss to Everton and a 1-1 draw against Barcelona in the Champions League. The visitors’ recent league form has seen them win two and lose four of their last six matches. Newcastle's games have also been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last six Premier League outings.
The last encounter between these two sides, played at St. James' Park in December, ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw. Over their last six meetings across all competitions, the head-to-headd record stands perfectly even, with Chelsea and Newcastle each securing two wins, alongside two draws.
An interesting fact to note is that Newcastle have found the back of the net at least twice in their last three matches against Chelsea in all competitions. Despite this, Chelsea remain undefeated in their last 15 home matches against Newcastle across all competitions, highlighting their dominance when playing at Stamford Bridge.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Chelsea vs Newcastle?
Chelsea are the clear betting favourites to beat Newcastle. Latest odds imply roughly a 54% chance of a Chelsea win and 25% for Newcastle.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 17/20 | AK Bets |
| Newcastle | 3/1 | Betfred |
| Draw | 33/10 | 10bet |
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Chelsea vs Newcastle Team News
Chelsea face several injury concerns ahead of the clash. Defender Colwill remains weeks away from a return despite being back in training. Midfielders Gittens and Estêvão are doubtful for the fixture. The situation in goal is also under scrutiny, with Sánchez likely to start despite recent scrutiny.
For the visitors, Newcastle will be without key players Schär and Guimarães, who are not expected back until next month. Miley is also hoping to return for the first time since suffering a thigh problem in January. However, Newcastle will welcome back Woltemade and Gordon, who are expected to start after being rested on the bench for their Champions League draw against Barcelona.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Probable Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Hato, Fofana, Chalobah, Gusto; Caicedo, James; Neto, Fernández, Palmer; Pedro
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Hall, Burn, Thiaw, Trippier; Tonali, Joelinton, Ramsey; Gordon, Woltemade, Elanga
Lineups powered by WhoScored.com.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Match Prediction
Chelsea are coming off a heavy Champions League defeat and face a tricky run of fixtures, including clashes with both Manchester clubs and Liverpool. The Blues have plenty of attacking talent, excelling at finishing chances and creating opportunities through individual skill and counter-attacks, but their defensive frailties, especially at set pieces and in stopping opponents from creating chances, remain a worry.
Newcastle United, despite sitting lower in the league, showed resilience in a recent win over Manchester United. They are strong at attacking set pieces and in the air, which could exploit Chelsea’s defensive weaknesses. Newcastle can be caught out on counters or by individual errors, but their wide play and crossing ability could trouble a Chelsea side that has struggled at the back.
Overall, Newcastle look likely to score from set-piece situations, taking advantage of Chelsea’s vulnerabilities. Given Chelsea’s current struggles, a narrow away win for the Magpies looks plausible.
Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Newcastle
Chelsea vs Newcastle Match Stat Trends
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Joao Pedro has exceeded 2.5 Shots in 5 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at 10bet while publishing.
Enzo Fernandez has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Moises Caicedo has managed Over 64.5 Passes in 4 of their last 5 Home games.
Best odds of 68/100 at 10bet while publishing.
Dan Burn has been carded in 3 of their last 4 apps in Premier League.
Best odds of 11/4 at William Hill while publishing.
Malick Thiaw has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 5 apps in Premier League.
Best odds of 13/5 at Coral while publishing.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tip
Our Chelsea vs Newcastle Bet Builder Tip is:
- J. Pedro Over 2.5 - Shots
- Over 3.5 - Total Goals Over/Under
- Over 4.5 - Total Newcastle Corners
- Over 1.5 - Total Newcastle Cards
Best odds of 19/2 available at BetMGM UK while publishing.
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