Chelsea FC vs. Newcastle United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 20
Chelsea FC, currently fourth in the Premier League, plays at 12th-place Newcastle United on Saturday, in a top-half versus bottom-half matchup. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.
Chelsea is fourth in the Premier League in goals scored (27 overall, 1.7 per game), and Newcastle is eighth in goals conceded (20 overall, 1.3 per game). With 21 goals in 16 games, Newcastle is 12th in the Premier League. On the flip side, Chelsea has allowed 15 goals in 16 games, second in the league. Chelsea has outscored opponents 27-15, and its +12 goal differential is third in the Premier League. With 21 goals scored and 20 allowed, Newcastle is 11th in the Premier League in goal differential.
Chelsea played Everton FC at home in its last game and was victorious by a final score of 2-0. The victorious Chelsea side took 16 shots, outshooting Everton by eight. Chelsea were led by goals from Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer in that game against Everton. Newcastle was beaten by Sunderland AFC 1-0 on the road in its last game on December 14. Both teams had four shots. Bruno Guimaraes had a team-high two shots in the club's scoreless effort.
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Chelsea vs. Newcastle Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea +149 | Newcastle +175 | 2.5 | -154 | +119 |
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Chelsea vs. Newcastle Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Chelsea +149
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Chelsea 2, Newcastle 1
Chelsea vs. Newcastle Match Info
- Match Day: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Match Time: 7:30 AM ET
- Location: Newcastle, England
- Stadium: St. James' Park
- TV: Universo, USA Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Chelsea's Moneyline Performance
- Chelsea has seven wins as a favorite this season, in 13 opportunities.
- Chelsea (+149) has been at least this big a favorite in 13 games, and went 7-3-3.
- Based on the moneyline, Chelsea has a 40.2% implied chance of winning this match.
Chelsea's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Neto | 16 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 21 |
| Joao Pedro | 16 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 12 |
| Enzo Fernandez | 15 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 |
| Moises Caicedo | 13 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Malo Gusto | 15 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Chelsea's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 12/13/2025 | H | W | 2-0 | 16 | 8 |
| Bournemouth | 12/6/2025 | A | D | 0-0 | 11 | 13 |
| Leeds | 12/3/2025 | A | L | 3-1 | 11 | 14 |
| Arsenal | 11/30/2025 | H | D | 1-1 | 11 | 8 |
| Burnley | 11/22/2025 | A | W | 2-0 | 15 | 8 |
Newcastle's Moneyline Performance
- This season Newcastle has been an underdog in five matches, and won one.
- Newcastle (+175) has been at least this big an underdog in five games, and won one.
- According to the moneyline, Newcastle's chances of winning this match are 36.4%.
Newcastle's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Guimaraes | 16 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 15 |
| Nick Woltemade | 13 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
| Harvey Barnes | 15 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 10 |
| Jacob Murphy | 15 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
| Lewis Miley | 16 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Newcastle's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland AFC | 12/14/2025 | A | L | 1-0 | 4 | 4 |
| Burnley | 12/6/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 18 | 11 |
| Tottenham | 12/2/2025 | H | D | 2-2 | 17 | 8 |
| Everton | 11/29/2025 | A | W | 4-1 | 11 | 9 |
| Manchester City | 11/22/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 7 | 17 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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