Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.85
|
4.00
|
3.75
|
| Prob. |
54.1%
|
25%
|
26.7%
|
Key points
• Chelsea's recent form has been inconsistent, sitting 11th in the league with 36 points.
• Both teams have high-scoring matches, with an average of 3.33 total goals per game.
• Chelsea and Newcastle have scoring capabilities, with both teams conceding in 80% of recent matches.
• Newcastle has an impressive away form, winning four consecutive games.
• Chelsea has won 38 out of 80 competitive matches against Newcastle.
• Odds favor Chelsea with a 52.4% chance of winning.
Recent form
Chelsea
Chelsea's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six matches across all competitions. They are currently sitting in 11th position in the league table, having collected 36 points from 26 games. Chelsea's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.33 total goals per game and 70% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in 80% of their recent matches, highlighting their attacking prowess but also their defensive vulnerabilities. Chelsea managed to secure a three-game winning streak, which was halted by a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the League Cup. Their most recent match ended in a 2-2 draw against Brentford in the Premier League.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six matches. Despite this, they have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of the six games featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in 80% of these matches. The most notable result is the thrilling 4-4 draw against Luton, which showcases Newcastle's attacking prowess but also highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. Although they currently sit in 10th position in the league with 40 points from 27 games, Newcastle's ability to score goals (averaging 2.33 per game) suggests that they can be an entertaining team to watch, even if their defensive record (conceding 2.17 goals per game) leaves room for improvement.
Chelsea
WWDLWD
W3 D2 L1
12
2
8
1.3
+4
0
3.33
83%
33%
67%
Newcastle United
DWDLDW
W2 D3 L1
14
2.3
13
2.2
+1
1
4.5
83%
17%
83%
Recent home/away form
Chelsea
Chelsea's recent home form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games at Stamford Bridge. They have scored a total of 12 goals in these matches, averaging 2 goals per game, while conceding 8 goals at a rate of 1.33 per game. The Blues have managed to keep two clean sheets during this period. Chelsea's home games have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.33 total goals per match, and 50% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. A particularly high-scoring game was their 6-1 victory over Middlesbrough in the League Cup on January 23, 2024. Despite their inconsistent form, Chelsea currently sits 11th in the league with 36 points from 26 games.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United's recent away form has been impressive, with a notable run of four consecutive wins in all competitions. During this winning streak, they scored an impressive 11 goals while conceding only three, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity on the road. However, their winning run came to an end with a high-scoring 4-1 defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League. Despite this setback, Newcastle managed to secure a 1-1 draw in their most recent away game against Blackburn in the FA Cup. Overall, Newcastle's away matches have been entertaining affairs, with 70% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams finding the back of the net in 70% of those encounters.
Chelsea
WWDLLW
W3 D1 L2
12
2
8
1.3
+4
2
3.33
50%
50%
50%
Newcastle United
WWWWLD
W4 D1 L1
13
2.2
8
1.3
+5
2
3.5
67%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Chelsea and Newcastle United show the following key details:
- Chelsea has won 38 out of the total 80 competitive matches against Newcastle United, representing a win percentage of 47.5%.
- Newcastle United has won 12 of these matches, which equates to a 15% win rate.
- There have been 20 draws between the two teams, making up 25% of the encounters.
- In terms of goal scoring, Chelsea averages 1.94 goals per game while Newcastle United averages 1.08 goals per game when considering all matches against each other.
Additionally, as of the latest update (March 11, 2024), the summary includes:
- Chelsea and Newcastle United have played 55 matches in total.
- Chelsea has won 31 direct matches, Newcastle United has won 13, and there were 11 draws.
- Both teams have scored an average of 2.45 goals per match in direct encounters.
- In the season leading up to 2024, Chelsea's average number of goals per match was 1.80, and Newcastle United's was 1.98.
These figures offer insights into the historical performance of Chelsea and Newcastle United against each other.