Evaluation of Chelsea vs. Newcastle, December 20th, 03:00 Monday
After Newcastle United’s 1-0 victory over Manchester City, they head to the Sports Direct Arena to face Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Football Commentary Carabao Cup December 20th, 2023, 03:00 Asian Odds -0.99: 3/4:0: 0.89 European Odds 1.77: 3.90: 4.35 Over/Under 0.90: 2.5-3: 1.00
Keanhacai Expert View: Chelsea, currently ranked 10th with 22 points after 17 games into their fifth season, has displayed poor performance this season under coach Mauricio Pochettino. The upcoming match against Newcastle presents a challenge, especially considering Chelsea’s recent subpar performance. To avoid stumbling in this round, Chelsea must devise a plan to improve their game.
In the last round against Blackburn, Chelsea dominated the field, creating better positions. However, it wasn’t until the 30th minute that Mauricio Pochettino’s team took the lead. Chelsea continued their dominance in the second half, scoring another goal in the 59th minute, securing a 2-0 victory and advancing to the next round.
Chelsea vs. Newcastle, December 20th, 03:00
On the other side, Newcastle United, currently 6th in the Premier League after 17 rounds, has accumulated 29 points under coach Eddie Howe, despite facing difficulties in terms of squad strength. The upcoming match against a struggling Chelsea offers Newcastle a chance to secure the next round’s ticket. However, as visitors to Stamford Bridge, Howe’s team must play with extreme caution on the field.
In their last match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Newcastle, initially expected to struggle, dominated their opponents. They scored two goals in quick succession, securing a 3-0 victory.
Both Chelsea and Newcastle have had mixed performances recently, with Chelsea securing 2 wins and 3 losses, while Newcastle won 2 out of their last 5 games, facing 3 defeats. In their recent 5 encounters, Newcastle won 2, drew 2, and lost 1, showcasing better performance. With a football ratio of 0.75, investors should consider higher chances of success for the visiting team in this match.
Chelsea has scored 7 goals and conceded 10 in their recent games. Meanwhile, Newcastle has scored 6 goals and conceded 9. Only 1 out of their recent 5 encounters saw over 3 goals scored. However, given the current situation, there’s a high likelihood of more goals in this match. The over/under is set at 2.75 goals, indicating the potential for multiple goals in the game.
Team Information Chelsea: Robert Sanchez, Mark Cucurella, Wesley Fofana, Trevor Chalobah, Reece James, and Nono Madueke are injured; Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia, and Leslie Ugochukwu are doubtful.
Newcastle: Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Joe Willock, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, and Javier Manquillo are injured; Sandro Tonali is suspended; Lewis Hall is ineligible; Fabian Schar, Joelinton, Alexander Isak, and Kieran Trippier are available.
Expected Lineups for Chelsea vs. Newcastle
Prediction: 1-2
Choice: Newcastle
Over/Under: Over
