Newcastle and Chelsea feature in the derby of the EPL this Saturday, and the game could have huge implications for the standings. Especially the top part of the same. The Magpies are in desperate need of a win here to catch up with the teams from above, while on the other hand, Chelsea too has to take three points; otherwise, Arsenal and Man City could use this to create a more significant gap in the title race.

Based on what we saw in previous matches, these teams will engage in a tough, physical battle. That’s the way they play, and we are sure that the fans will enjoy this spectacle.

Of course, we bettors will have something for us as well, and this is the perfect chance for all those who plan to stake some money here to see our suggestion.

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Newcastle

Magpies have played efficient matches lately, with 8 of the past 9 ending with over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. The negative thing, though, is that in all events during that span, the team from St. James’ Park allowed a goal, which shows that the defense is in huge problems.

On the other hand, the offense somewhat stabilized and managed to be consistent at home. Necastle scored at least two goals in the past 9 games at St. James’ Park, across various competitions. However, the problem is road games, which are in fact the reason why Eddie Howe’s unit isn’t sitting higher in the EPL standings.

When playing in Newcastle, the Magpies are unstoppable, having won 8 of their last 9 games and looking very, very confident. At first, they break the rivals physically, before killing the pace of the game by taking over the midfield. After Isak left, this is the way they have to play, because the whole previous game plan fell apart after his departure to Liverpool.

Chelsea

The Blues bounced back properly after losing the rhythm in the first part of December. Back-to-back wins over Everton and Cardiff in the EFL Cup were a breath of fresh air to Maresca and his boys. This one means a lot to Chelsea because a win would definitely signal that the crisis is over and bring them back into the title race.

Offense failed to show up during the cold streak. Five goals in these two victories suggest that the Blues are back on track, but as stated earlier, they should prove that at St. James’ Park.

Chelsea has lost and tied its last two away games in the EPL. This worries the fans a lot. Before that, they were the best road team in the league. Right now, they have 14 points in 8 matches, winning 4 games, tying 2, and losing 2.

Newcastle VS Chelsea Head to Head

The two sides met three times in the previous season. Chelsea won once, and the Magpies twice, once in the EFL Cup. Both Newcastle’s wins were by 2-0 at home, while Chelsea triumphed at Stamford, 2-1.

Though at St. James Park, Chelsea didn’t win since 20121, losing 4 times in a row, not scoring on three occasions.

Newcastle VS Chelsea Predictions

We are betting on moderate efficiency, meaning 2 or 3 goals. This will be a hard game, but not without goals. It won’t be a firework, but on the other hand, it will bring action.

Betting on the full-time result is highly doubtful because this event could go either way, and we really believe that. Instead, it’s safer to bet on goals, which we did here. More courageous bettors can risk with a reed card anytime, because Chelsea is undisciplined this year, and Newcastle likes to play it rough.

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