Match preview

Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) host Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) at St James’ Park on Wednesday 10 February, kick-off 20:00.

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

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

Varless AI expects around 1.9 goals for Newcastle and 1.6 for Chelsea, making Newcastle 44% to win, the draw 23% and Chelsea 33%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 68%.