2 minutes In a fixture that often produces plenty of entertainment and drama, here at betting.bet we’ll provide the latest pre-match odds and free bet offers
The final Premier League fixture of the weekend will take place at Stamford Bridge on Monday evening as Chelsea host Newcastle United. In a fixture that often produces plenty of entertainment and drama, here at betting.bet we’ll provide the latest pre-match odds and free bet offers thanks to odds from our partners at BoyleSports. We’ll also offer the latest team news, match insights and expert betting tips.
Form
Newcastle United head to London in 10th position in the Premier League having taken 40 points from their 27 matches. The Magpies ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at home to Wolves in their most recent fixture. However, their last away league game ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat at title-chasing Arsenal.
Chelsea are just four points behind Newcastle United having played one game less.The Blues are 11th in the Premier League with 36 points from 26 matches and are unbeaten in three league games. Chelsea drew 2-2 at Brentford last time out whilst their last match at Stamford Bridge ended in a 4-2 defeat against Wolves.
Chelsea v Newcastle United: head-to-head
Newcastle United eased to three points in the reverse fixture, scoring three unanswered second-half goals to defeat Chelsea 4-1 at St James Park in November. Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle United in their biggest win over Chelsea in 50 years before Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Anthony Gordon wrapped up the game after half-time. A Raheem Sterling goal for Chelsea ensured the game was level at 1-1 at the break.
Newcastle United’s record at Stamford Bridge is not great. The Magpies lost on penalties in the League Cup fifth round in December whilst in the Premier League they have failed to win any of their past ten games away at Chelsea. The corresponding fixture last season ended in a 1-1 draw.
Betting tips
Newcastle United are developing a reputation as one of the league’s real entertainers. The Magpies’ last nine Premier League games have all produced over 2.5 match goals at an average of 4.88 goals per game. Over 2.5 match goals is priced at 4/11 ahead of Monday evening. Meanwhile, both teams have scored in each of Chelsea’s last five Premier League games. Both teams to score on Monday looks a solid bet at the same price.
Anthony Gordon has scored in back-to-back league games against Chelsea whilst the 23-year-old has netted three in Newcastle United’s last four matches. Gordon looks great value at 5/2 to score at any time on Monday evening.
Nicholas Jackson has scored in back-to-back matches for Chelsea and could again prove their most likely source of goals. Jackson has 11 goals in all competitions this season and is priced at 7/5 to add to that tally against Newcastle United. Additionally, Jackson is 5/1 to score first.
Match odds
| Chelsea | Draw | Newcastle United |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 3/1 | 11/4 |
