Newcastle United and Chelsea prepare for a high-stakes Premier League showdown at St. James' Park with Champions League qualification on the line in round 36.
The Magpies, unbeaten in their last five home league matches, will look to Alexander Isak to continue his scoring form after netting the equalizer against Brighton, while Chelsea enter on a hot streak having won five of their last six matches across all competitions.
With Newcastle's impressive home fortress mentality and Chelsea's recent attacking prowess (13 goals in 6 matches), this clash sets up as a compelling battle between two sides with contrasting forms but similar European ambitions.
Newcastle vs. Chelsea prediction: who will win?
For today's Newcastle vs Chelsea matchup, our predictive model gives the Magpies a 70% chance of defeating the Blues.
Newcastle: 70% win probability
- Strong home form (19 wins overall with many coming at St. James' Park)
- Effective attacking threat (66 goals scored this season, 3rd best attacking record among teams outside top 3)
- Momentum advantage (Recent form of DWLWW shows they're in better winning rhythm)
Chelsea: 30% win probability
- Defensive vulnerability away from home (41 goals conceded overall indicates potential weaknesses at the back)
- Inconsistent results (9 draws this season suggests difficulty in closing out matches)
- Lack of decisive wins recently (WWWDD recent form shows they've struggled to secure victories in their last two matches)
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Newcastle vs. Chelsea odds
Here are the current odds for Newcastle's Premier League clash against Chelsea at St. James' Park on Sunday, May 11.
Newcastle | Chelsea | Draw | |
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Match Result | 23/20 (via William Hill) | 21/10 (via Betway UK) | 11/4 ( via Betway UK) |
Newcastle vs. Chelsea preview
Newcastle's quest for Champions League football faces a stern test as Chelsea arrive at St. James' Park with both sides desperate for points at this crucial stage of the season.
The Magpies have turned their home ground into a fortress but enter Sunday's clash with mixed recent form—having drawn with Brighton, beaten Ipswich, and fallen to Aston Villa in their last three outings.
Alexander Isak remains Newcastle's danger man after rescuing a point against Brighton last time out, while Eddie Howe will be boosted by Anthony Gordon pushing for a return to the starting lineup.
Chelsea make the trip north after a confidence-building Conference League victory over Djurgarden, with Enzo Maresca's men finding their scoring touch with 13 goals in their last six matches.
The visitors will need to overcome their recent struggles at St. James' Park, having failed to win in their last two league visits to Tyneside.
Both sides are hampered by injuries, with Newcastle missing Joelinton and Jamaal Lascelles, while Chelsea remain without Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku for this potentially season-defining encounter.
Newcastle vs. Chelsea betting tips
Newcastle to Win (6/5)
Chelsea @ Newcastle


Over 3.5 Goals (7/5)
Chelsea @ Newcastle


Alexander Isak To Score Anytime (6/5)
Chelsea @ Newcastle


Key stats
- 1Newcastle and Chelsea both sit at 63 points, separated only by goal difference with Newcastle in 4th and Chelsea in 5th position.
- 2Chelsea enters this match with better form, going unbeaten in their last 5 games (WWWDD) while Newcastle has mixed results (DWLWW).
- 3Newcastle has scored 66 goals this season (4th highest in the league) and conceded 45, showing they're involved in high-scoring matches.
- 4Chelsea's defensive record is slightly better with 41 goals conceded compared to Newcastle's 45, which could be significant in what appears to be an evenly matched contest.
Newcastle vs. Chelsea form


Newcastle vs. Chelsea head to head
Newcastle
50%
Chelsea
50%
Oct 30, 2024
Newcastle
2 : 0
Chelsea
Oct 27, 2024
Chelsea
2 : 1
Newcastle
Mar 11, 2024
Chelsea
3 : 2
Newcastle
Dec 19, 2023
Chelsea
1 : 1
Newcastle
Nov 25, 2023
Newcastle
4 : 1
Chelsea
May 28, 2023
Chelsea
1 : 1
Newcastle