Newcastle vs Chelsea
- 12:00 Premier League
Newcastle (Home):
• Clean Sheet (CS): 41%
• Both Teams To Score (BTTS): 47%
• Over 2.5 goals (2.5+): 71%
Chelsea (Away):
• Clean Sheet (CS): 24%
• Both Teams To Score (BTTS): 59%
• Over 2.5 goals (2.5+): 59%
Goal Trends
Newcastle:
• Goals scored in the first half: 55%
• Goals scored in the second half: 45%
• Goals scored between 76-90: 14%
• Goals conceded in the first half: 52%
• Goals conceded in the second half: 48%
• Goals conceded between 76-90: 20%
Chelsea:
• Goals scored in the first half: 47%
• Goals scored in the second half: 53%
• Goals scored between 76-90: 21%
• Goals conceded in the first half: 49%
• Goals conceded in the second half: 51%
• Goals conceded between 76-90: 24%
xG Trends:
• Newcastle xG: 1.69
• Chelsea xG: 1.58
• xG Advantage: Newcastle carry the slightest 0.11 xG advantage into this match at St. James' Park, where they have a home win rate of 65%, ahead of Chelsea's 41% win rate away.
Prediction:
Both teams are locked on 63 points, with Newcastle marginally ahead in fourth place due to superior goal difference. This match is pivotal in the race for Champions League qualification.
Considering Newcastle's formidable home record and attacking momentum, they are poised to edge this encounter.
Chelsea's recent form is commendable, but the challenge of St. James' Park, combined with Newcastle's pressing game, may prove decisive. The safest bet may be to look at goals and both teams scoring.
Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea