The 38th round of the English Premier League will be an exciting one, as the old rivals, Chelsea and Newcastle, face off in Stamford Bridge on the 28th of May 2023. Both teams have a lot to play for, with Chelsea looking to solidify their position as one of the top teams in the league and Newcastle hoping to stay in the top half of the table.
Overview of the match Chelsea vs. Newcastle
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Chelsea and Newcastle have a long history of rivalry in the English Premier League and the upcoming match is sure to be an intense one. Chelsea have been in the top four for most of the season and are looking to secure a Champions League spot. Newcastle, on the other hand, have had an up-and-down season but have been in the top ten for most of the campaign. Both teams have faced off many times in the past, with Chelsea having the upper hand most of the time.
Chelsea vs. Newcastle History
Chelsea and Newcastle have faced each other in over 35 matches since the formation of the English Premier League in 1992. Chelsea have dominated the head-to-head record, winning 22 matches and losing only 8. Newcastle have been able to pick up a few wins against Chelsea, but they have been few and far between. The last time the two teams faced off was in December of 2020, with Chelsea coming out on top with a 3-1 victory.
Predictions of Chelsea vs. Newcastle
Given Chelsea's recent form and their dominance in the head-to-head record, it is expected that they will come out on top in this match. Their home form has been impeccable this season and they will be looking to secure a victory to keep their Champions League dreams alive. Newcastle, however, have been no pushovers this season and have shown they are capable of competing with the best teams in the league. The match is likely to be a close one, with Chelsea coming out on top in the end.
Chelsea vs Newcastle Betting Tips
Given the expected result of the match, the betting odds for Chelsea to win are 1.45, with Newcastle at 2.60 to win. The odds for a draw are 4.20. It is expected that there will be a lot of cards in the match, with the odds for a red card being 5.00 and for a yellow card being 2.00. The odds for a penalty being awarded are 4.00 and the odds for a corner being awarded are 1.90. The odds for a goal being scored in the first half are 1.50 and the odds for a goal being scored in the second half are 2.00.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Chelsea and Newcastle is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams having a lot to play for. Chelsea have been in great form this season and are expected to come out on top in this match. However, Newcastle have been a tough opponent this season and will be looking to cause an upset. The betting tips for the match suggest that Chelsea are the favourites to win and the odds for a goal being scored in the first half are favourable.
