Chelsea FC vs. Newcastle United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 20
Two teams in opposite halves of the table in the Premier League will clash on Saturday, when fourth-place Chelsea FC plays at 12th-place Newcastle United. Find our prediction for this matchup below.
Offensively, Chelsea is fourth in the Premier League (27 goals, 1.7 per match). And defensively, Newcastle is eighth (20 goals conceded, 1.3 per match). Newcastle has scored 21 goals in 16 games this season (12th in Premier League), and Chelsea has conceded 15 goals in 16 games (second in league). With 27 goals scored and 15 allowed, Chelsea is third in the Premier League in goal differential. Newcastle has outscored opponents 21-20, and its +1 goal differential is 11th in the Premier League.
Last time out, Chelsea picked up a 2-0 win at home over Everton FC, taking 16 shots and outshooting Everton by eight. Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer netted the only goals for their club in the match against Everton. Newcastle lost on the road 1-0 to Sunderland AFC in its most recent match 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 +150 | Newcastle +174 | 2.5 | -149 | +116 |
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Chelsea vs. Newcastle Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Chelsea +150
- 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 (+150) has been at least this big a favorite in 13 games, and went 7-3-3.
- Chelsea's chances of winning this match are 40.0%, according to the moneyline.
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
- Newcastle has been the underdog in five matches this season, and won one.
- Newcastle (+174) 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 36.5%.
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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