It’s that time of the season when the top teams are all fighting for a European title spot. This time, we see the Blues take on the Magpies at Stamford Bridge in what could be an exciting fixture. Most Kenyan sports betting fans will be looking to place one or two bets on their favorite teams and players. If you are one, you can take advantage of our football predictions for the Chelsea vs Newcastle United match. Continue to find out more.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 11/03/2024
- Time: 23:00h
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Where to watch: GOTV Kenya, online streaming
- Ticket info: 5,500 Ksh to 27,000 Ksh
Chelsea Lineup
(Predicted)
- Petrović, Đorđe
- Gusto, Malo
- Silva, Thiago
- Disasi, Axel
- Colwill, Levi
- Fernández, Enzo
- Caicedo, Moisés
- Gallagher, Conor
- Palmer, Cole
- Sterling, Raheem
- Jackson, Nicolas
Newcastle United Lineup
(Predicted)
- Dúbravka, Martin
- Trippier, Kieran
- Botman, Sven
- Schär, Fabian
- Burn, Dan
- Longstaff, Sean
- Miley, Lewis
- Guimarães, Bruno
- Gordon, Anthony
- Almirón, Miguel
- Isak, Alexander
Online Sports Bettings in Kenya for this Match
Chelsea vs Newcastle United Recent Performance
The season hasn’t been the best for either team, as they are both struggling to win matches that they usually would. Both clubs have only won two of their last five games. Chelsea lost to the Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-4 at the Bridge, which saw them fall below the bottom 10. However, with 1-3 wins away against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, they gained some ground. This has been the case with the club; they fluctuate between both halves of the table. In their recent games, they drew Manchester City 1-1 in the league and lost to Liverpool 0-1 in the Carabao final. They will seek to get back on track before the Chelsea vs Newcastle United match.
Newcastle, on the other hand, haven’t been able to regain their last season’s form, where they finished 4th on the table, qualifying for the Champions League. They currently sit in 9th place, 15 points from the top four. In the 21st fixture of the season, they played Aston Villa at Villa Park, winning 1-3. Next, the team took on the newly promoted Luton, who gave the Magpies more than they could handle. The match ended in a 4-4 thriller. Newcastle’s next fixture was an away fixture against Nottingham Forest, resulting in a 2-3 win. From there on, the Magpies lost their touch, drawing with Bournemouth 2-2 and losing to third-place Arsenal 4-1.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head Analysis
The Chelsea vs Newcastle United fixture is one of English football’s most exciting and fierce rivalries. Fans are in for a show of passion, talent, and an uphill battle for control whenever these two titans square off on the field. With a long-standing rivalry dating back to 1907, the two sides have faced off 155 times. With 65 victories in this match, the home team has controlled the proceedings against the visitors. In addition to the 38 draws, the Magpies have won these fixtures 52 times.
Recently, the Magpies have had the upper hand in the Chelsea vs Newcastle fixture, winning two of five while the Blues have won none. The remaining three fixtures ended in a 1-1 draw, showing how intense these matches are. In one of the draws, both teams met in the Premier League Summer Series, which saw Nicolas Jackson and Miguel Almirón in the 12th and 4th minutes of stoppage time in the first half, respectively. The Blues went on to win the tournament, while the Magpies came in third.
For both of Newcastle’s wins, they played the Blues on their home ground, St. James’ Park. The first was a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Joseph Willock in the 67th minute. However, in their most recent win, the Magpies thrashed the Blues 4-1, which saw Alexander Isak, Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton, Anthony Gordon, and Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) on the scoresheet.
Key Factors Influencing the Chelsea vs Newcastle United Match
To create our Chelsea vs Newcastle United match betting tips for Kenya sports fans, we carefully considered various factors that could influence the match. Here are some of them below.
Injuries
Both teams are currently going through an injury crisis with some of their key players. Following a massive spending frenzy since taking over in 2022, Chelsea has had great disappointment and is presently dealing with several injuries. Thiago Silva is the first player on this list; he was injured in his groin against Crystal Palace earlier this month, which prevented him from playing in the Carabao Cup final.
Marc Cucurella comes next. He hasn’t played for the Blues since the away loss to Everton in December after having surgery for an ankle injury. The Blues captain, Reece James, had hamstring surgery shortly before Christmas and hasn’t returned to team practice yet. Aside from these, there are other players absent from the squad.
In Newcastle’s squad, several missing players won’t be available for the Chelsea vs Newcastle United match. Players like Callum Wilson and Joelinton will be out until May, and their main goalkeeper, Nick Pope, is expected to return in early April. There is also Sandro Tonali, who was sanctioned for betting allegations but is to resume training in late August.
Table Position
The Blues and Magpies are currently in the middle positions of the table (11th and 9th, respectively). They will be looking to fight for a chance to play in a European tournament. Newcastle are 2 points away from the 7th position to qualify for the UEFA Conference League, while Chelsea need 4 points. Both teams will have to fight hard to ensure they are eligible for any European tournament.
Expected Formation
Like most of their matches, the Blues will use their 4231 formation in the Chelsea vs Newcastle United fixture, with Jackson leading the line. They will use Enzo and Caicedo to hold the midfield. However, later in the match, they may switch to a more attack-minded formation (4141 or 4123), subbing either midfielder to bring in a forward like Nkunku or Mudryk.
Newcastle are known to start their match with the classic 433 formation. This sees Isak, Gordon, and Almirón on the front line, wreaking havoc on opponents’ defenses. Later in the match, we often see Trippier come into the midfield, which changes the formation to 343. This is mainly seen in the second half of their games.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United Match Betting Tips
Here are some Chelsea vs Newcastle United football predictions you should consider:
Chelsea vs Newcastle United Betting Odds
To calculate the average betting odds for this fixture, we visited some of the best sports betting bookmakers in Kenya. Here are the average odds:
Chelsea to Win – 3.01 | Draw: 2.34 | Newcastle United to Win: 2.67
With the close odds that most sportsbooks offer, it shows that this will be a tightly contested match. The best way to make the most of this fixture is to follow our Chelsea vs Newcastle United football predictions.
Final Thoughts on the Match
With many betting markets in Kenyan sportsbooks, it can be challenging to pick suitable options. Our sports betting guide offers football predictions for the Chelsea vs Newcastle United match. Note that our football betting tips should only be a guide, as anything can happen in-match. Aside from football, we also provide guides for other sports in Kenya on our site.
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