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Premier League: Chelsea vs Newcastle United
Kickoff Time: 2024-03-12 04:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Toby Melville
Chelsea’s recent performance has been impressive, with an unbeaten
record of three wins and three draws in their last six games, despite missing
out on the EFL Cup. They predominantly utilize a 4231 formation. Mauricio
Pochettino, the coach, often positions Cole Palmer as a central attacking midfielder
and Nicolas Jackson as a left winger. This tactical decision takes advantage of
Palmer’s speed and impact while avoiding any weaknesses in his skills. Overall,
Chelsea’s lineup has been performing well in recent matches. Furthermore,
Chelsea’s home ground should not be underestimated. In their last 10 home
games, they have recorded seven wins, two draws, and one loss, demonstrating a
strong home momentum. This bodes well for their performances and results when
playing at home.
Newcastle’s recent victory over Wolves with a 3-0 scoreline has helped
them break free from a three-game win-less streak in all competitions. They
primarily employ a 4-3-3 formation and emphasize passing, control, and high
pressing tactics. However, Newcastle often focus too much on their offensive
efforts, which leads to vulnerabilities in their previously stable defense. In
the last five league matches, Newcastle have conceded a concerning 12 goals,
highlighting defensive weaknesses. Additionally, Newcastle’s away record in the
league is significantly poorer compared to their performances at home. In their
last 10 away league games, the Magpies have only managed two wins, two draws,
and six losses. This indicates that their away performances have been
underwhelming.
Based on recent form and historical records, it can be argued that
Chelsea have the upper hand over Newcastle. Chelsea have shown a more
outstanding performance lately, while Newcastle have struggled in their away
matches. It is worth noting that Newcastle last defeated Chelsea in an away
league game was in 2012. So, it is likely that Newcastle may come away
empty-handed from this upcoming encounter with Chelsea.
Chelsea’s Last 5 Games: DWDDW
24-03-02 Brentford 2-2 Chelsea
24-02-29 Chelsea 3-2 Leeds United
24-02-25 Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool (AET 0-1)
24-02-18 Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea
24-02-13 Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea
Newcastle United’s Last 5 Games: WDLDW
24-03-02 Newcastle United 3-0 Wolves
24-02-28 Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Newcastle United (PEN 3-4)
24-02-25 Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle United
24-02-17 Newcastle United 2-2 Burnemouth
24-02-11 Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle United
Head To Head Record:
23-12-20 Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle United (PEN 4-2)
23-11-25 Newcastle United 4-1 Chelsea
23-07-27 Newcastle United 1-1 Chelsea
23-05-28 Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle United
22-11-13 Newcastle United 1-0 Chelsea
Prediction: Chelsea to win