Magpies Primed to Clip Chelsea's Wings at St James' Park

Newcastle United VS Chelsea Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:11-05-2025 19:00 Sunday
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Match Preview:
St James' Park sets the stage for a crucial Premier League encounter as Newcastle United host Chelsea in a battle with significant Champions League implications. Both teams sit level on 63 points, adding extra spice to this already enticing fixture. Newcastle head into this clash with impressive home form, evidenced by their strong record of covering the -0.25 Asian Handicap in their recent matches at St James' Park. Their last league outing saw them secure a 1-1 draw away at Brighton, showcasing their resilience. Notably, they also triumphed 2-0 over Chelsea in their previous head-to-head at this very ground in the EFL Cup.

Chelsea, despite a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Liverpool and a comfortable Europa Conference League semi-final win against Djurgarden, have shown less convincing form on their travels. Their recent head-to-head record against Newcastle is also less dominant than it once was. Given Newcastle's solid home form, Chelsea's inconsistencies away from Stamford Bridge, and the Magpies' recent victory in the reverse fixture, the value appears to lie with the home side.

Match Prediction:
Newcastle United to win or draw (Asian Handicap -0.25) at odds of 1.92. A Newcastle victory is certainly on the cards, but the handicap provides a safety net of a half-stakes return in case of a draw.