Match preview

Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 3 January, kick-off 14:00.

Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12). Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Chelsea 0–1 Newcastle United.

Varless AI expects around 2.0 goals for Chelsea and 1.6 for Newcastle, making Chelsea 47% to win, the draw 23% and Newcastle 30%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 69%.