Chelsea vs Newcastle United Prediction 11.03.2024

• Competition: England &— Premier League
• Date: Monday, 11th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Stamford Bridge (London)

Chelsea is preparing to host a struggling Newcastle team at Stamford Bridge for Sunday’s Premier League match, hoping to avoid a second run of three consecutive league games without a win this season.

Chelsea vs Newcastle United Betting Tips: BTTS

As another intense domestic season comes to a close, the mood in the Chelsea locker room grows increasingly bitter. Manager Mauricio Pochettino senses his position slipping away from him, particularly after witnessing his team’s devastating 0-1 loss to Liverpool in the EFL Cup final at the historic Wembley Stadium.

Despite Argentine tactician’s team missing out on the silverware in late February, he continues to struggle to steer the London club domestically. Even with every reinforcement that Pochettino requested brought in by Todd Boehly, the club’s chances of breaking into the top six are nearly non-existent. Currently, they lag a staggering 14 points behind the fifth-placed Spurs.

This season, the Blues’ defensive weakness has been a significant issue, causing them to lose many points. This was particularly evident in their recent EPL match against Brentford, a team facing relegation. Despite taking an early lead, the Blues had to struggle to secure a point in an exciting 2-2 draw, missing an opportunity to move back into the top half of the league table.

As they approach Monday’s league match, Chelsea will be bolstered by their recent 3-2 victory over Championship team Leeds, a win that earned them a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. They hope to return to domestic success, and their track record suggests they will. They have defeated Newcastle in nine of their last ten Premier League matches on their home ground in London.

Eddie Howe can’t be pleased with his team’s performance this season, especially when compared to their previous campaign where they reached the Champions League group stage. This term, they’d need nothing less than a miracle to match last year’s achievement, as they’re currently trailing Aston Villa by 15 points in fourth place for the final UCL slot.

Playing away from home has undoubtedly been a major challenge in their mediocre campaign this season. The Magpies have only managed to secure 11 points and three wins in their first 13 away matches. However, they have seen some success recently, with two of these wins coming from their last three Premier League visits. They claimed decisive 3-1 victories over the Villans and Nottingham Forest.

During this current campaign, these sides will be meeting for the third time, each having claimed a win. Newcastle devastated Chelsea with a 4-1 victory in the league, while the Blues came out on top in the EFL Cup quarterfinals via penalties. The upcoming clash between these two offensively strong teams promises to be another thrilling encounter.

With the Magpies showing vulnerability at the back on their travels, keeping just one clean sheet, yet simultaneously posing a significant threat in attack with 2+ goals in seven of their last eight EPL matches, we anticipate a net-bulging affair at Stamford Bridge, expecting both sides to find the back of the net at least twice, especially considering Chelsea’s exceptional firepower in the final third when playing in front of their home crowd.