Chelsea FC are looking to return to winning ways, following their draw last match, when they face a resurging Newcastle United in this match. These two teams are from different results coming into this game, which may affect the result of this match. Chelsea are currently at the 11th of the league table, having 36 points in their campaign. However, during their previous match in the Serie A, Chelsea gained just a single point, as that match ended in draw. On the other hand, Newcastle is at the 10th of the league table, having 40 points this season. Additionally, Newcastle are doing well recently, winning their last match in the Premier League. The meeting between these two teams is on March 12, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Chelsea FC
Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino and Todd Boehly were targeted by fans at the Gtech Community Stadium last weekend, as they secured a point against West London rivals. The Blues had a 2-1 lead after Mads Roerslev’s effort and Yoane Wissa’s acrobatic strike after Nicolas Jackson’s opener. However, Axel Disasi scored the game’s fourth and final goal. Fans call to replace Pochettino with the newly-unemployed Jose Mourinho. However, the former admitted that he is not ‘feeling the love’ from the Blues faithful following a top-flight setback. The Argentine’s side remain 11th in the table, and a victory would see the Blues better their disappointing 2022-23 campaign points tally of 37. However, few supporters are excited about the outcome. This is especially because of the £90.1m pre-tax loss for 2022-23 and Chelsea’s eight-game run without a clean sheet across all competitions.
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell and Levi Colwill are injured due to knee and toe problems, limiting their availability for the match. Marc Cucurella will replace them at left-back, and Conor Gallagher is recovering from an illness. Other players, including Benoit Badiashile and Carney Chukwuemeka, remain in the medical bay.
Newcastle United
Newcastle secured a 3-0 victory against Wolves, despite being 2-0 down by half time. The absence of Jose Sa and Pedro Neto and the goal difference improved by Tino Livramento. In fact, he spent 12 years at Chelsea without making a first-team appearance. He also helped Newcastle win their first three games in all competitions since early October. With a FA Cup penalty-shootout win over Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle now bid to win three games in all competitions for the first time since early October. The Magpies ended a nine-game Premier League streak without a clean sheet, but only 11 of their 40 points this season have been won on the road. Only the Blades (30) have allowed more goals on the road than Newcastle’s 29 this term. In November, Howe’s men ran riot in a 4-1 St James’ Park win, making it three Premier League games unbeaten against the Blues.
Newcastle manager Pochettino is dealing with new defensive injuries, with Kieran Trippier out until the international break and Lewis Hall unavailable. Livramento will be promoted to the first XI, while Matt Targett may be in contention for the bench. Long-term absentees Callum Wilson, Nick Pope, and Joelinton remain sidelined.
Prediction:
Newcastle United (1.5)
Odds: -0.88
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