Newcastle United vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Magpies are on a two-match winning run against the Blues.

Newcastle United are all set to lock horns with Chelsea FC for their matchweek 17 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an intense fixture, which is going to take place at St. James’ Park.

The Eddie Howe-led side are coming in after securing a last-minute 2-1 win against Fulham in their Carabao Cup clash. They will be at home once again, and it is going to keep them confident. Newcastle United are in 12th place on the league table after their below-average performances in the league so far.

Chelsea FC also secured a win in the cup contest. They are placed fourth on the Premier League points table, and a win can be beneficial for them.

The Blues eased past Everton in their previous league outing after putting in some top efforts. The Enzo Maresca-led side have performed well in their last two games.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England 
• Stadium: St. James’ Park
• Date: Saturday, December 20
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 p.m. IST/ 12:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 a.m. ET/ 04:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Andrew Madley
• VAR: In use

Our final away day of 2025. 🛣️ pic.twitter.com/sLm9AxqWht

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 18, 2025

Form:

Newcastle: D-W-D-L-W

Chelsea: L-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)

The Brazilian midfielder continues to put up consistent performances for the Magpies. He is doing well both in the midfield and the attacking front for his side. Bruno Guimaraes has seven goal contributions in 15 Premier League appearances this season.

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

The Portuguese winger is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Chelsea FC. He has performed well for his side this season. Neto will be looking to put up another top performance so that he can help his side secure three important points.

He has scored five goals and has three assists in 16 league matches this season.

Match Facts

• Chelsea are on a two-match winning streak.
• Newcastle United have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last nine matches.
• The Blues have lost their last two games against the Magpies.

Newcastle vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Newcastle United to win @7/4 bet365
• Nick Woltemade to score @19/10 Spread Ex
• Goals under 3.5 @10/21 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Newcastle United will miss out on the services of Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, William Osula, Emil Krafth and Daniel Burn. They are injured. Nick Pope might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Estevão, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo are not going to be in action for Chelsea. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 179

Newcastle won: 58

Chelsea won: 81

Draws: 40

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Ramsdale (GK); Livramento, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; João Pedro

Match Prediction

The Magpies will be yet again looking to take down the Blues at home in what will be an intense outing. Newcastle United are likely to come out on top against Chelsea FC in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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