Newcastle vs Chelsea: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Newcastle vs Chelsea
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
• Venue: St. James' Park

Newcastle come into this match on a roll, winning three of their last five games. The recent win against Manchester City will give them a huge boost of confidence, and they'll be looking to exploit Chelsea's recent inconsistencies. With a predicted 4-3-3 formation, Newcastle's attacking trio of Elanga, Woltemade, and Gordon could cause problems for Chelsea's defence.

Chelsea, on the other hand, have been up and down lately, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five games. The win against Everton at Stamford Bridge will be a positive, but they'll need to be more consistent if they want to get a result against a confident Newcastle side. The 4-2-3-1 formation they're expected to use could help them control the midfield, but they'll need to be wary of Newcastle's attacking threat.

Match Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea

Newcastle have been in fine form recently, winning three of their last five games and drawing one. Their most impressive result was a 2-1 victory against Manchester City at home, which will have given them a massive confidence boost. They'll be looking to carry this momentum into their match against Chelsea and continue their strong run of form.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Sunderland (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)

Chelsea have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 2-0 win against Everton at home, which will be a positive going into this match. However, they'll need to be more consistent if they want to get a result against an in-form Newcastle side.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Bournemouth (A)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Leeds (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Burnley (A)

In recent head-to-head matches, both sides have enjoyed successes. Newcastle won the latest encounter against Chelsea 2-0. However, Chelsea have also done well against Newcastle, winning two of their last five meetings and drawing one. This all adds up to the possibility of another close encounter in the upcoming match.

Recent Premier League Results

• Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea (11 May 2025)

• Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle (27 Oct 2024)

• Chelsea 3-2 Newcastle (11 Mar 2024)

• Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea (25 Nov 2023)

• Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle (28 May 2023)

• Dan Burn (Rib) - Doubt

• Nick Pope (Knock) – Doubt

• Sven Botman (Back) – Doubt

• Emil Krafth (Knee) – Doubt

• Kieran Trippier (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Will Osula (Ankle) – Doubt

• Romeo Lavia (Thigh) – Out

• Dario Essugo (Thigh) – Out

• Levi Colwill (Knee) – Out

• Liam Delap (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK), Livramento (DF), Thiaw (DF), Burn (if fit) (DF), Hall (DF), Miley (MF), Tonali (MF), Guimaraes (MF), Elanga (AT), Woltemade (AT), Gordon (AT)

Newcastle are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Ramsdale in goal and a back four of Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, and Hall. This setup should allow them to be solid at the back while also providing support for their attacking trio of Elanga, Woltemade, and Gordon.

• Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Gusto (DF), Fofana (DF), Chalobah (DF), Cucurella (DF), James (MF), Fernandez (MF), Neto (MF), Palmer (MF), Garnacho (AT), Pedro (AT)

Chelsea are predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Sanchez in goal and a back four of Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, and Cucurella. This formation should help them control the midfield with James and Fernandez, while also allowing their attacking players like Palmer and Garnacho to create chances for Pedro up front.

• Nick Woltemade vs Trevoh Chalobah: Woltemade's pace and movement could cause problems for Chalobah at the back.

• Sandro Tonali vs Reece James: Tonali will need to keep James quiet in midfield to prevent him from dictating play.

• Anthony Elanga (Newcastle): Elanga's direct running and finishing ability make him a key threat for Newcastle.

• Cole Palmer (Chelsea): Palmer's creativity and vision in midfield will be crucial for Chelsea's attacking play.

Newcastle vs Chelsea at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, 20 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea in this match

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