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Chelsea vs Newcastle Predictions - Blues Backed to Tame Magpies in EFL Cup

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Last updated: 18 Dec 2023
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Chelsea vs Newcastle Preview


Given Newcastle's packed schedule of late, I expect a fresher Chelsea to get the job done on Tuesday.
  • Chelsea vs Newcastle Preview
  • Head to Head
  • Chelsea Form
  • Chelsea Team News
  • Newcastle Form
  • Newcastle Team News

I'm backing the Blues to claim their place in the EFL Cup semi-final.

  • Chelsea have won 3 of their last 4 home matches
  • Chelsea have won 10 of their last 11 home matches against Newcastle
  • Newcastle have lost 4 of their last 5 away matches

Head to Head


Chelsea and Newcastle United have faced each other 54 times in all competitions since 1995, with the Blues winning 31 of these matches. Newcastle United claimed victory on 16 occasions.

The Magpies have a miserable record at Stamford Bridge with their last win coming back in 2012. 

Chelsea Form


Chelsea put a recent slump behind them with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sheffield United on Saturday. 

The Blues had endured a difficult run of form, losing three of their last four matches, all of which were away fixtures.

At home, Mauricio Pochettino's side are unbeaten in four at the Bridge, including a thrilling 3-2 win against Brighton and a remarkable 4-4 draw against Man City.

Chelsea Team News


Mauricio Pocchetino is unable to call on a host of first-team players including Wesley Fofana, Trevoh 
Chalobah, Lesley Ugochukwu, Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, Noni Madueke and Romeo Lavia.

French forward Christopher Nkunku could make a first appearance following his long-awaited return to the matchday squad on Saturday. 

Newcastle Form


Newcastle arrive in London boosted by a routine 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. 

The 17-year-old Lewis Miley grabbed his first professional goal before further strikes from Miguel Almiron and Dan Burn eased the pressure on Howe's injury-stricken side.

The Magpies endured a miserable ten-day period with a 3-0 defeat at Everton and a 4-1 loss at Spurs sandwiching European elimination at the hands of AC Milan (2-1). 

Facing their eighth fixture in 24 days, Newcastle have struggled on their travels with four defeats and 12 goals conceded in their last five away fixtures.

Newcastle Team News


Newcastle boss Eddie Howe also has a lengthy list of absentees for Tuesday's trip to London. 

Joelinton and Fabian Schar both limped off against Fulham and are set to join Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Matt Targett, Javi Manquillo, Elliot Anderson, Joe Willock and Harvey Barnes on the Magpies' sidelines.

Kieran Trippier and Alexander Isak face late fitness, while Lewis Hall is unavailable to face his parent club.

Verdict

An improving Chelsea will be keen to exact revenge for last month's 4-1 defeat in the north-east in the Premier League.

I'm taking the Blues to win as my sole selection for Tuesday's EFL quarter-final clash.

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