As the clock ticks down towards Christmas, football fans enjoy a packed festive fixture list. There are some mouth-watering games on the schedule this week with the biggest attractions broadcast live on television. You can follow the play and read the thoughts of our content team for free. On this page, we cover the game at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea takes on Newcastle United from 20:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Chelsea enjoys the home advantage over Newcastle in this fascinating EFL Cup quarter-final. The Magpies are performing much better in the Premier League than their hosts but will that translate into a strong cup win for Newcastle in London? Which team will keep alive their dreams of lifting this season’s first piece of silverware. Keep reading as we preview Chelsea vs Newcastle.
Blues beat Blackburn
Chelsea had no trouble booking their slot in the quarter finals of the EFL Cup, beating lower-league opposition in the previous round. The Londoners had too much quality for Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of November, winning that tie with a convincing 2-0 scoreline. The goals that day came from Badiashile and Sterling with the victory wrapped up inside an hour of play.
Things haven’t gone according to plan in the Premier League with Chelsea stuck down in tenth place in the league table after winning just two of their last six games. The Blues suffered back-to-back defeats Manchester United and Everton recently but bounced back to score a crucial home win over Sheffield United on Saturday. That win over the Blades provides Chelsea with a timely confidence boost ahead of this game.
Magpies thrash United
Newcastle United booked their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals with a strong win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, a victory that came against all the odds. Newcastle entered that fixture as the away team and underdogs to sneak through but they booked their place in the quarters in dramatic fashion, easing to a 3-0 victory. United were poor that day but it takes nothing away from how good Newcastle were at the Theatre of Dreams.
Bet hereThe visitors have also performed better than their opponents in the Premier League so far with Newcastle sixth in the EPL ladder after winning three of their last five. They have collected 29 points which is just five points shy of champions Manchester City who is currently in fourth place. This is becoming one of the most competitive Premier League renewals in recent years and Newcastle are in the mix for a European finish.
Chelsea vs Newcastle prediction
We have an interesting game in London where Chelsea are the favourites to win at home against a side performing better than them in the league table. Newcastle were also the more impressive team in the previous round when sweeping past Man Utd at Old Trafford while their opponents did as expected against lower-league opposition.
This EFL Cup meeting will be the second time the teams have met this season with Newcastle beating Chelsea 4-1 at St James Park last month. Not too much has changed at the two clubs since and Newcastle fans will hope to see their team repeat the feat and beat Chelsea for a quick-fire double.
EFL Cup odds
The pre-game betting odds on Chelsea v s Newcastle is available at 22Bet and all members can wager today. Fancy a home win? You can back Chelsea for the victory at 1.79 or try your luck on another win for Newcastle at 4.28. A draw won’t suit either team, but you can back the level finish at 3.8.
In addition to the match-winner betting odds, 22Bet members will enjoy a list of interesting specials, including both teams to score, handicap and first goalscorer. Browse the markets available on the website and mobile site, study the stats and make your EFL Cup quarter final predictions.
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