Chelsea vs Newcastle United tips: Magpies expected to give Lampard's hosts the Blues
- George Dempsey
- 27 May 2023
Newcastle are expected to complete a miserable season for Chelsea when Eddie Howe's high-flying Magpies take on Frank Lampard's Blues at Stamford Bridge. Check out our key stats and suggested bets.
Chelsea will be glad to wrap up their torrid season as they welcome Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
Date, KO time and TV coverage
Premier League, Sunday May 28, Kick-off 4:30pm
Predicted score
Suggested bets
Newcastle to win
Newcastle to score over 1.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
Key stats
Since October 19, Chelsea have failed to score 13 times and have averaged less than a goal per game.
Chelsea's only wins in their previous 18 matches have come against three sides involved in the relegation battle.
Newcastle are unbeaten against sides in the bottom half of the Premier League table, winning 10 and drawing nine.
Newcastle United have averaged 1.72 goals per game on their travels. 13 of their 31 goals have come in London.
Chelsea vs Newcastle team news
Benoit Badiashile (thigh), Armando Broja (knee), Raheem Sterling (thigh), Reece James (thigh), N'Golo Kante (groin) and Marcus Betinelli (fitness) are unavailable for Chelsea.
Mason Mount (groin), Ben Chilwell (thigh) and Marc Cucurella (thigh) are questionable and may not recover in time. Mateo Kovacic (knock) may have the best chance of making an appearance.
Nick Pope (hand), Emil Krafth (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (calf), Matt Richie (knee), Joe Willock (thigh) and Ryan Fraser (personal) won't feature. Joelinton left the warm-up with a muscle complaint midweek and could recover.Verdict
Chelsea vs Newcastle verdict
Chelsea will be glad for the season to end. The Blues have won just three of their last 18 Premier League matches, all against relegation-threatened sides, and are winless in six at Stamford Bridge.
Despite Frank Lampard's bizarre claims Chelsea were 'probably the better side' and 'created the better chances', Man Utd cruised to a 4-1 victory on Thursday night.
The hosts recorded an xG of 5.21. As a reference point, champions Man City have an average xG of 2.16 so far this season.
As well as the concession of a penalty and three further goals, United were able to miss some clear-cut chances. Four big chances that would result in a goal 92%, 61%, 56% and 32% of the time.
Chelsea could have lost 6-1 or 7-1 and at no point did it look like the hosts were bothered about defending or pushing for top gear.
Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side visit the Bridge with nothing to play for, but that didn't stop them from beating Burnley 2-0 to relegate them on the final day of last season.
The Magpies secured their place in the Champions League with a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester last time out.
Lampard's side were indeed given chances at Old Trafford and a better side would have taken the lead, but chances may be limited against the joint-best defence in the league.
That said, we should acknowledge that the Toon's defence is much less giving at St James Park. They've conceded in each of their last eight Premier League away matches.
Equally, they're more of a threat when teams attack them. They've scored 16 goals in those eight matches and should have no problem countering Chelsea.
There may be nothing on this match, but that's true for both teams and Chelsea look desperate to go on holiday. We think Newcastle's odds are generous and worth backing.
