Chelsea produced an impressive performance in the last Premier League round, defeating Aston Villa 4-1 away from home. However, their momentum was quickly halted during the week with a heavy 2-5 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
The Blues have also struggled to secure victories at Stamford Bridge recently, failing to win their last two home matches against Leeds and Burnley. Interestingly, Chelsea’s games have often been open and entertaining, with both teams scoring in 10 of their last 12 matches in all competitions.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – Yes
The main prediction for this match is Both Teams to Score.
Newcastle have also been involved in many matches with goals at both ends. Their recent 1-1 draw against Barcelona nearly ended their long streak of matches where both teams scored, but a late penalty conceded meant the run continued.
That result extended Newcastle’s remarkable sequence to 13 consecutive matches across all competitions where both teams have scored. The team has been dangerous going forward but continues to show defensive vulnerabilities.
In the previous league round Newcastle defeated Manchester United 2-1 at home despite being reduced to ten men, showing strong character and attacking quality.
However, their away form in the Premier League has been less convincing, with only three victories in 14 away matches so far. Even so, their attacking approach usually guarantees scoring chances.
