Newcastle United vs Chelsea predictions: Premier League tips and odds

Our Newcastle United vs Chelsea tips for the Premier League game on Sunday lunchtime include a win for the hosts
Are Newcastle United vs Chelsea a top-five finish in the Premier League?

Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United and Chelsea go head-to-head on Sunday as they battle to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League. Both sides are sat on 63 points and are within touching distance of booking their ticket to Europe’s premier competition, with victory for either this weekend potentially pivotal in the race.

How many points are Newcastle vs Chelsea?

Both sides are sat on 63 points and are within touching distance of booking their ticket to Europe’s premier competition, with victory for either this weekend potentially pivotal in the race. Newcastle have home advantage but form favours Chelsea.

Can Newcastle & Chelsea afford to lose on Sunday?

Given that Forest are expected to beat relegated Leicester on Saturday, neither Newcastle nor Chelsea can afford to lose on Sunday.

How did Chelsea progress to the Europa Conference League final?

Chelsea progressed to the Europa Conference League final midweek and were even able to rest players – as they have done regularly on Thursday nights this season. The Blues beat champions Liverpool last time out, impressing at Stamford Bridge to take their winning streak to five in all competitions.

Can Chelsea end a trophy drought?

They have already beaten the Blues en route to ending their trophy drought but were narrowly defeated at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Chelsea progressed to the Europa Conference League final midweek and were even able to rest players – as they have done regularly on Thursday nights this season.

Can Maresca guide Chelsea back into Champions League after a two-season absence?

Considering that the Fulham victory has served as a boost for this ongoing winning sequence, Maresca, who hopes to guide Chelsea back into the Champions League after a two-season absence, is aiming for consecutive away wins for the first time in five months to avoid slipping out of the coveted Champions League spots.