Chelsea FC VS Newcastle United - Prediction

The Carabao Cup is all set to feature one of the most high-voltage matches of the quarter-final, Chelsea VS Newcastle United. Chelsea will host Newcastle United tonight at Stamford Bridge, aiming to add another trophy to the cabinet. However, London side club Chelsea FC has been struggling this season in the English Premier League, standing in 10th. The Blues have already suffered seven defeats in their first 17 league games. Newcastle United, on the other hand, are also not in their best form as they were in the previous season. But yet, they are far ahead of Chelsea in the EPL standings. With 29 points, the Magpies are in 6th with five points behind the top four. Newcastle United, however, was the finalist in the Carabao Cup 2022. They could have won their first major trophy in 67 years previous year, but Manchester United defeated them in the final and secured the Carabao Cup. This time, the Magpies are very determined to break their trophy drought, and Carabao is a great opportunity for them.

Stats&Facts

• Chelsea have a dominating record against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup. They played six games against the Magpies in this tournament, where the Blues won four times and lost the remaining two.
• Chelsea have also won the majority of the games playing against the Magpies. The Blues secured 24 victories in their past 35 meetings with Newcastle United in all competitions. In addition, Chelsa won ten of their last eleven encounters against the Magpies.
• Chelsea suffered a humiliating defeat over Newcastle United in their last encounter in the English Premier League as the Magpies cruised past Chelsea by a 4-1 margin at St James' Park.
• After three defeats in a row, the Magpies made a great U-turn and smashed Fulham with three goals.

Team News

Chelsea's long-term absentee Christopher Nkunku has finally recovered from the injury and was in the dugout at the weekend. But Pochettino is not likely to start him in this important game. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez was on the bench during the match against Sheffield United. However, the manager is likely to recall the Argentine World Cup winner. But Chelsea will miss the service of Wesley Fofana, Carney Chukwuemeka, Trevoh Chalobah, Lesley Ugochukwu, Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, and Romeo Lavia due to their respective injury. As for the Magpies, they will also miss a number of key players due to injuries. Their injury list includes Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Matt Targett, Javi Manquillo, Elliot Anderson, Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Kieran Trippier, and Alexander Isak. Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Maatsen; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sterling, Gallagher, Palmer; Broja Possible Lineup for Newcastle United: Dubravka; Krafth, Lascelles, Botman, Burn; Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Ritchie, Wilson, Almiron

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle

Although Chelsea FC have been struggling in the English Premier League, they are a very unpredictable team. Pochettino's Chelsea showed their potential against big names. Stamford Bridge has always been a difficult place for the opponents. Therefore, Newcastle United have to do extra work to beat the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

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