Chelsea – Newcastle Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (28.01.2018)

Chelsea and Newcastle United meet at Stamford Bridge, in a match for this phase of the FA Cup (4th Round). In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 4 victories in the last 4 matches. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium was on 02-12-2017, in a match for the Premier League that ended with Chelsea’s victory by (3-1). The goals of the match were scored by E. Hazard (21 ‘and 74’) and Álvaro Morata (33 ‘), for Chelsea, and D. Gayle (12’), for Newcastle United.

Chelsea:

Until reaching this phase of the FA Cup (4th Round), the home team eliminated: Norwich City. The team comes to this match after a loss to Arsenal by (2-1). In the last 10 home matches Chelsea has won 7 and tied 3. Their defense has been very strong, having only scored goals in 3 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 38 of the last 56 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals.

The Chelsea comes to this unmotivated eliminatory, after a foreign snub, by 2-1, in the visit to the land of the Arsenal, for the Cup of the English League. The home team usually acts in a tactical system in 5-2-3, privileging the fast transitions, mainly through the flanks, being that the three most advanced players are Willian, Pedro and Hazard. In any case, the home club also gets to practice soccer possession, progressing on the field through short passes. One of the great valences of the home team is the effective way to get to defend the set pieces. Everything indicates that the Italian technician Antonio Conte will not be able to count on Fàbregas, for being injured.

Newcastle United:

The visiting team reaches this phase of the FA Cup (4th Round) after a home win by (3-1) with Luton Town. In the last match that they disputed, for the Premier League, they lost with Manchester City out by (3-1). In the last 10 away matches Newcastle United has won 2, tied 2 and lost 6. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so there are defensive processes that need improvement. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 9 times and only managed 1 comeback.

The Newcastle comes to this unmotivated game, after a foreign defeat, by 3-1, in the visit to the arena of Manchester City. The visiting team usually acts in a traditional 5-2-3, privileging a style of game of constant transitions. To note that in this tactical scheme the three most advanced players are Joselu, Murphy and Atsu. The Newcastle usually acts in its own midfield, presenting a fast soccer, advancing in the land through passes in depth. Coach Rafael Benítez will not be able to count on Jesús Gámez, for being injured.