Newcastle vs Chelsea Prediction 21.11.2020

Here's our Newcastle vs Chelsea Prediction analysis: Premier League’s Saturday lunchtime fixture will see Newcastle United lock horns with high-flying Chelsea at St James’ Park, the latter hopeful of a positive result to move them clear at the league summit, perhaps temporarily.

Match status: 2020/21 Premier League - Matchweek 9
Kick-off: Saturday 21 Nov 2020, 12:30pm CET
 Venue: St. James' Park (Newcastle)

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Splashing the cash during the summer transfer window, Chelsea did not hold back as they successfully bolstered their formerly depleted squad. Boasting some of Europe’s finest talents in their ranks, the Blues are one of the few sides touted for league success.

Already on the right path to proving the punters right, Lampard will need to keep his players focused to prevent complacency from creeping in. Expect a strong performance from the visitors, as they look to continue their push for PL glory.

Newcastle vs Chelsea Team News

While Chelsea have emerged victorious in five of their previous seven league games against Newcastle United, they have picked up maximum points in only one of their preceding seven trips to St James’ Park – falling to defeat on five occasions.

In fact, they were dealt a huge blow in the corresponding fixture in the previous campaign, no thanks to a late Jonjo Shelvey rocket. This comes to show that this Newcastle side have been something of a bogey team for Chelsea on home turf.

Hence, while the Blues appear more formidable in terms of squad quality and league position, this fixture may turn out more closely-fought than first imagined. As such, Lampard’s men must be at the top of their game to see off this tricky side.

With both Liverpool and Man City enduring poor starts to the domestic campaign, a chance has opened up for another side to put forth a title challenge. And Chelsea have risen up to the occasion to have a go at domestic league triumph.

Last seen in action against Sheffield United, the Pensioners turned in a performance of the highest quality to see off their relatively weaker opposition. Abraham, Chilwell, Silva and Werner getting on the scoresheet, Chelsea strolled to a routine 4-1 win.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are also doing pretty well, by their standards, and are way clear of the relegation places. In fact, as things stand, they are ahead of Manchester United on the log, having amassed 11 points from their opening 8 games.

The Magpies were giving a hiding by high-flying Southampton on the last matchday, ceding two goals. Bettered on the pitch by the Saints, Newcastle never really got going throughout the match, and were duly punished. Surely, they will need a better performance to stand a good chance in this fixture.

Injured or Suspended Players

Newcastle: Martin Dubravka, Matt Ritchie and Ryan Fraser.
Chelsea: Charly Musonda Jr.

Pre-Match Odds

Newcastle: 6.55
Draw: 4.74
Chelsea: 1.535

All odds are for Newcastle vs Chelsea Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Newcastle vs Chelsea Predictions

Having highlighted Chelsea’s recent struggles at St James’ Park, one might wonder whether the Blues have it within themselves to topple Newcastle. However, we are tipping Lampard’s men to stroll to success in this fixture.

While the Magpies have been inconsistent so far, Chelsea are tearing it up in the league and gunning for the PL title. Surely, the Blues cannot afford defeat in this encounter if they are to remain hot on the tails of their rivals. As such, count on them to end their hoodoo at Tyneside this weekend.