Newcastle United vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th December 2025

The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Newcastle United lock horns with Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side in an important encounter at St. James' Park on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.

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Chelsea are currently in fourth place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive so far this season. The Blues eased past Cardiff City by a 3-1 margin in the EFL Cup in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in 12th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best so far this season. The home side defeated Fulham by a 2-1 margin in the EFL Cup this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Chelsea have a good historical record against Newcastle United and have won 81 out of the 179 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle United's 58 victories.
• Chelsea have lost only one of their last four matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 margin at the hands of Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League earlier this month.
• After a run of three victories on the trot in all competitions against Newcastle United, Chelsea have lost each of their last two such games and have conceded four goals in these matches.
• Newcastle United have lost only one of their last five matches in all competitions but have played out draws in two of these games, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 1-0 margin against Sunderland last week.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea Prediction

Chelsea have shown marked improvement under Enzo Maresca and will look to make their mark this weekend. Cole Palmer has been exceptional for the Blues and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.

Newcastle United can pull off an upset on their day but have blown hot and cold this season. Chelsea are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 Chelsea

Newcastle United vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Chelsea to score first - Yes

Edited by Aditya Hosangadi