Newcastle vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips (30 October)

Not really sovereign during its first two rounds of the League Cup, Newcastle still provided the essentials by overcoming Nottingham Forest 1-1, qualifying following penalties and Wimbledon 1-0. In the championship, the Magpies are developing a questionable quality of play but that did not prevent them from remaining undefeated during the first 4 days. Less happy afterwards, they went 3 games without a win before the international break: 2 draws and 1 defeat. Since then, Newcastle have faced Brighton and Chelsea last weekend. Due to their 6th place in the Premier League last year, Chelsea only played one round of the League Cup to reach the round of 16. The London team was quick to outclass Barrow 5-0.

In the championship, the Blues intend to play the leading roles again in this 2024/2025 exercise. They are meeting expectations so far. Beaten by the ogre Manchester City to start 0-2, Enzo Maresca's men then lined up 6 games without a loss, 4 wins and 2 draws. After the international break in October, they were opposed to Liverpool and Newcastle last weekend. In the Conference League, Chelsea won their first match at La Gantoise before moving to Panathinaikos.

For Newcastle, important defender Botman must still withdraw this week. This is also the case of influential attackers Isak and Wilson, promising midfielder Miley and replacement defender Lascelles. For this League Cup match against the Blues, the Magpies coach could be tempted to align his executives like midfielders Bruno Guimaraes and Tonali. Strikers Barnes and Gordon are also applying. Chelsea remain without their captain Reece James as well as the young striker who arrived at the club this summer Kellyman, injured.

However, no other absences are to be deplored. The Blues have a plethoric squad and this League Cup is a great opportunity for the usual substitutes to gain playing time. We are thinking primarily of attackers Pedro Neto (1 goal in the League Cup), Mudryk, Joao Felix and Nkunku ( 2 goals in the League Cup). The essential Cole Palmer (6 goals and 5 assists in the PL) is however available.