. Eddie Howe's side are firmly in the hunt for a top-four place this season while the Blues are struggling to stay in the race after taking just two points from their previous four league games. Both teams will be desperate to pick up a positive result, with Saturday's fixture the last until at least Boxing Day due to the mid-season break for the World Cup in Qatar. Newcastle vs Chelsea betting tips Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. Already used the Betfred sign-up offer? Check out all the latest bookmaker offers and the best betting sites. Chelsea need World Cup break Graham Potter's tenure at Stamford Bridge could hardly have started better, with the Blues enjoying a nine-match unbeaten run after he replaced Thomas Tuchel in the dugout. However, their previous four league matches have brought draws at Brentford and at home to Manchester United, followed by comprehensive defeats at Brighton and at home to Arsenal. In addition, the Blues boss has lost five first-team regulars, with Reece James, Ben Chilwell, N'Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana and Kepa Arrizabalaga all succumbing to injury. While Chelsea have lost their way, Newcastle are on an excellent run, taking 19 points from the last 21 available and beating Crystal Palace on penalties in midweek in round three of the Carabao Cup. We're backing Newcastle to get the job done and win, but Chelsea to get on the scoresheet too. Selection: Newcastle United to win and BTTS – Yes @ 10/3 with Betfred Magpies home in on top four St James' Park is becoming an intimidating venue for opposition sides as Newcastle continue to put together results and grow in confidence under Eddie Howe. The Magpies are unbeaten at home all season and have won their previous three top-flight matches on Tyneside, beating Brentford 5-1, Everton 1-0){kind=link}
Our expert backs Newcastle to score in both halves in his betting tips for Saturday’s Premier League clash between the Magpies and Chelsea
Newcastle United will look to extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches when they entertain Chelsea at St James’ Park in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off, 5.30pm).
Eddie Howe’s side are firmly in the hunt for a top-four place this season while the Blues are struggling to stay in the race after taking just two points from their previous four league games.
Both teams will be desperate to pick up a positive result, with Saturday’s fixture the last until at least Boxing Day due to the mid-season break for the World Cup in Qatar.
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.