Prediction: Chelsea vs Newcastle

Verdict: Newcastle draw no bet

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster

Simply looking to put the cherry on what has been a history-making campaign, Newcastle will make the trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon when they meet Chelsea.

Chelsea

Starting with the hosts, putting in another woeful performance at Old Trafford in midweek as they slumped to an infamous 4-1 defeat against Manchester United, Chelsea have endured a public nightmare this season. Already accepting that they will have to settle for a remarkable bottom-half finish and with no European adventure penciled in for next year, Frank Lampard’s downbeat squad can not wait to see the back of the 2022/23 campaign. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny and failing to find any kind of stability since they welcomed Lampard back to Stamford Bridge last month, the Blues have recorded just a single win from any of their last 13 straight appearances across all competitions. With that record-breaking rut stemming all the way back to March 7th, Chelsea have also gained a reputation for their issues on home soil. Without a victory in west London from their last seven attempts, Sunday’s hosts should face another huge challenge here.

Team News

All missing out at Old Trafford in midweek, Chelsea will once again be without the likes of Reece James, N’Golo Kante, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella and Mateo Kovacic this weekend. Thiago Silva could make a full return on Sunday afternoon and partner Wesley Fofana at the back.

Coming off the bench and bagging a consolation strike against Manchester United earlier in the week, Joao Felix should be handed a full recall in west London.

Newcastle

As for the visitors, while Newcastle might have eventually been forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Leicester earlier in the week, that point was enough to officially secure a remarkable Champions League return for the Magpies. Only continuing on what has been a history-making romp this season, Eddie Howe’s high-flying squad have received a string of plaudits from across the Premier League. Eventually cruising their way to a first top-four finish in two decades, the former Bournemouth boss will be calling on his side to make one final domestic statement here. Despite suffering a 2-0 loss at the hands of Arsenal on May 7th, that is the only defeat that Newcastle have tasted in their last seven top-flight appearances. Riding what has been a famous wave of momentum and claiming a 1-0 win when they welcomed Chelsea to St. James’ Park for their reverse Premier League showdown on November 12th, Howe will be hoping for a repeat display in west London.

Team News

Newcastle will make the trip to SW6 without the defensive duo of Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles here. However, despite missing out against Leicester earlier in the week, Howe is hopeful that midfield star Joelinton can play some part on Sunday afternoon.

Notching 18 Premier League strikes this season and earning an England call-up a few days ago, attacking talisman Callum Wilson will spearhead the Magpies’ charge at Stamford Bridge.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Chelsea and Newcastle met for their reverse Premier League meeting on November 12th, the Magpies claimed a 1-0 victory at St. James’ Park.
• Punching a famous top-four finish earlier in the week, Sunday’s guests have lost just one of their last seven Premier League appearances.
• Blown away at Old Trafford in midweek, Chelsea have remarkably recorded just a single win from any of their last 13 straight appearances across all competitions.
• Likewise, the Blues have also failed to win any of their last seven straight showdowns at Stamford Bridge – a run that stems back to March 7th.
• Newcastle have lost just one of their previous seven Premier League appearances away from St. James’ Park.

Conclusion

Punching a stunning Champions League return earlier in the week, there is no doubt that Newcastle will be smelling the chance to make a final weekend statement in the capital. Only continuing on what has been a history-making flurry, Howe’s side will be looking to cash in on a Chelsea side that are firmly in the midst of what has been a public crisis. Blown away at Old Trafford in midweek and hit with an infamous 4-0 drumming at the hands of Manchester United, the Blues have remarkably won just one of their last 13 straight appearances across all competitions. With Newcastle landing a 1-0 victory when they welcomed Chelsea to the north east back in November 12th, a draw no bet can be found at appealing odds here.

Verdict: Newcastle draw no bet

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Luckster