Chelsea vs Newcastle United Prediction 27.10.2024 | Premier League

• Competition: England - Premier League
• Date: Sunday, 27th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15.00 CEST
• Venue: Stamford Bridge (London)

With just two points separating them in the standings, Chelsea and Newcastle Utd are set to clash at Stamford Bridge for Matchday nine of the English Premier League this Saturday afternoon.

Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca along the touchline, Chelsea have displayed strong ambitions to return to the main positions, and the current squad appears capable enough to secure a top-four finish and earn a spot in the elite European club competition. At this stage, the Blues sit in sixth place with a respectable haul of 14 points after eight completed matches, but their encouraging four-match unbeaten run was halted last week by a 1-2 defeat at the hands of league frontrunners Liverpool.

Despite the speculation that Newcastle could emerge as one of the main title contenders in the coming years, their fourth-place finish in 2023 seems to be the result of fortunate circumstances. The previous term saw the Magpies locked in seventh place in the Premier League, leaving them outside of European competition, and the beginning of the new 2024-25 season hasn't offered any signs of improvement as they currently sit on 12 points, holding only the ninth spot, but just five points away from Aston Villa in fourth.

Chelsea vs Newcastle United Betting Tips: CHELSEA TO WIN

Even though only two points separate the two rivals, we feel that Chelsea can widen their gap over Newcastle this weekend, as they have delivered much more convincing performances compared to Howe's faltering side in recent weeks. After a promising start to the season with four wins from their first five outings, the Magpies have faced a sharp dip in form of late, as evidenced by their convulsive one-goal victory over League Two outfit Wimbledon in the EFL Cup being the only bright spot across their last five matches. Reflecting on their home fixtures, Newcastle's situation appears even grimmer as they endure a winless run of four straight matches (D2 L2), while their last two outings have seen them fail to score in a lifeless 0-0 draw against Newcastle and a tight 0-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. 

Following a close setback to Liverpool last week, Chelsea managed to bounce back brilliantly and deliver an outstanding response by demolishing Panathinaikos 4-1 in Greece to climb to the summit of the league-phase UEFA Conference League. While they may not be performing at their peak, Howe's squad must not be taken lightly, but the Blues will find encouragement in their imposing home record against Newcastle, ast hey have outperformed them in 11 of the past 13 head-to-head matches at Stamford Bridge. Considering that the Magpies are struggling with their results and scoring, we believe that the strengthened Chelsea will capitalize on every advantage and march toward a vital three points in front of their adoring fans.