As Chelsea prepares to face Newcastle United on October 27, 2024, the Blues have a historically favorable record against the Magpies, winning 18 of their last 34 encounters. With their recent 5-1 victory still fresh in memory, Chelsea’s confidence could provide a crucial advantage, especially considering their average home form.
Meanwhile, Newcastle is struggling to find their form away from St. James’ Park, a trend they will need to address to challenge for points at Stamford Bridge. As they prepare for this vital clash and the upcoming EFL Cup, the pressure is on Newcastle to rediscover their attacking prowess and challenge Chelsea’s dominance on the pitch.
Prediction Summary
- Bet 1: Chelsea to Win @ 1.76
- Bet 2: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) @ 1.42
- Bet 3: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.88
Bet 1: Chelsea to Win @ 1.76 Odds
Out of their last 34 meetings, Chelsea has triumphed in 18 matches compared to Newcastle’s 9 wins, making them slight favorites. Although Chelsea’s recent form has been average, with odds of 1.76 for a home win, they could be worth backing, especially with their home advantage.
Bet 2: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) @ 1.42 Odds
With 47% of previous matches between Chelsea and Newcastle United ending in both teams scoring, the Both Teams to Score (BTTS) market is appealing for this fixture. At odds of 1.42, there’s a reasonable chance both teams will find the back of the net, particularly with their current form matching up evenly.
Bet 3: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.88 Odds
Matches between Chelsea and Newcastle tend to have goals, averaging 2.79 goals per game historically. Given the attacking strengths of both sides, betting on Over 2.5 goals could offer value at 1.88 odds. This market is worth exploring for bettors who anticipate an open, high-scoring game.
Overall Prediction:
In their upcoming match, Chelsea, who is currently in average home form with an average of 1.25 points per game, will be motivated to secure a win and improve their standing against Newcastle, who has also been average on the road this season, matching Chelsea’s performance with 1.25 points per game. Both teams exhibit similar form, suggesting that the match could be closely contested; however, Chelsea’s home advantage and their historical edge over Newcastle position them as slight favorites.
NOTE: Odds courtesy of Bet9ja. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.