Newcastle vs Chelsea Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Newcastle vs Chelsea Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: 20 December, 2025 | St. James' Park | Premier League | 12:30 GMT

A fascinating early kick-off sees Newcastle host Chelsea as Eddie Howe's side hope to put the derby woes behind them.

Key Betting Tip: Newcastle to Win at 2.60 Odds

Newcastle vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3) Ramsdale, Miley, Schar, Thiaw, Livramento, Tonali, Miley, Guimares, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon

Chelsea (4-2-3-1) Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Fernandez, Garnacho, Palmer, Neto, Joao Pedro

Newcastle vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

The home side have not had the greatest of league starts. They find themselves in 12th position but are unbeaten in their last five league matches at home. The return of Yoanne Wissa to the side is a huge boost and he could have a say at some point in this fixture against a vulnerable Chelsea defence.

The Blues have shown their quality in batches this season and a convincing victory against Everton last time out will be a huge boost. They come into this game proposing strong away form but have not fended well at this ground in recent displays.

As mentioned, Newcastle have a strong record at home to Chelsea coming into this encounter.

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25 Nov 2023 // Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea

27 Jul 2023 // Newcastle 1-1 Chelsea

12 Nov 2022 // Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea

30 Oct 2021 // Newcastle 0-3 Chelsea

21 Nov 2020 // Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea

18 Jan 2020 // Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea

26 Aug 2018 // Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea

13 May 2018 // Newcastle 3-0 Chelsea

Newcastle vs Chelsea Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 66.70% confidence in a Newcastle victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Newcastle vs Chelsea Key Betting Tip

**Football Park's Best Bet: Newcastle to Win at 2.60 Odds - Our in-house tipster has predicted a Newcastle win in this fixture - The head-to-head record, home advanatge and tactical matchups justify confidence in this selection.

Newcastle vs Chelsea Key Players to Watch

Bruno Guimares (Newcastle) The Brazillian has shown his class already this season and is often involved in his sides attacking success.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) Palmer is back in the picture and marked his return to the starting XI with a goal against Everton last time out.

Newcastle vs Chelsea Match Details

Referee: Andrew Madley

Broadcast: discovery+ UK / TNT Sports Ultimate / TNT Sports 1

Stadium Information: St. James Park (52,758)