Antonio Conte’s Chelsea will be keen to keep their strong run of form going as they welcome a Newcastle United side in free fall to Stamford Bridge. The Blues are currently 11 point behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and they will be hoping to push up the table during a hectic festive period. The Toon have lost their last 4 league matches and are in danger of ruining their strong start to the campaign.
Champions League – Stamford Bridge, London – Saturday 2nd December 2017 – 12:30 UK Time
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Chelsea
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The Blues find themselves in 3rd place in the table in defence of their league title – with 26 points to their name. They have won 4 of their last 5 Premier League matches and look to be coming into form and with Champions League progress secured they can concentrate on Premier League football. Eden Hazard has scored 6 goals in his last 8 matches for the Blues in all competitions and the Belgian looks to be finding the form that saw him set the league alight last term.
Newcastle United
Newcastle have failed to win a match in over a month and have only scored 1 goal in their last 4 Premier League matches. 4 defeats on the spin have left them in 14 the position and Rafa Benitez will be demanding an instant improvement from his men. Dwight Gayle registered his first Premier League goal of the season at Manchester United and he’ll be keen to establish himself as a first team regular.
Head to Head
Chelsea boss the head to head record between the two sides leading by 69 wins to 52 with another 39 games ending in draws. The two sides didn’t meet last season with Newcastle playing down in the Championship with their last meeting coming in 2016 with Chelsea running out 5-1 winners thanks to goals from Diego Costa, William, Bertrand Traore and a Pedro double.
Odds and Predictions
Chelsea have a very strong home defensive record whilst Newcastle have only scored 4 goals on the road this term.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a good bet at 4/7 with William Hill.
Eden Hazard has been in fine form lately (6 goals in last 8 Chelsea appearances)
Eden Hazard to score anytime represents good value at 17/20 with Bet Bright.
Newcastle have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 Premier League matches.
Chelsea to win to nil pays a handsome 3/4 with Betfair.
Chelsea have scored 3 or more goals in 4 of their last 9 games in all competitions.
Chelsea to score 3+ goals looks good value at 21/20 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Chelsea 3 – 0 Newcastle United – 13/2 with Bet Victor
Top Betting Tip
Chelsea need to keep winning games like this to have any chance of catching Manchester City at the top of the league. Chelsea to win the match, keep a clean sheet and Eden Hazard to score anytime looks a great bet – as a treble – at 3.60 with Bet Bright.