Newcastle vs Chelsea Tips, Bet Builder Predictions & Latest Odds

December 20, 2025 at 8:00 am GMT+0
Newcastle vs Chelsea Tips, Newcastle vs Chelsea Odds, Newcastle vs Chelsea Predictions

We have got a potential cracker of a match to start our football weekend off with. Chelsea is travelling up to Newcastle this Saturday lunchtime and a good game is expected.

The Geordies have had a stop start season so far and are sitting in mid-table. The team from London, however, are sitting fourth and will be hoping a win can push them to greater heights.

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Newcastle vs Chelsea Tips

Here are our top three betting tips and some free bet offers ahead of Saturday’s big clash.

Tip 1: Draw and both teams to score

Newcastle is the definition of a mid-table team currently. They have won six games, drawn four and lost six games. This has left them in twelfth, but they are not far away from getting back up the table quickly.

Their recent home form has been good with two wins against Burnley and Fulham along with a draw against Tottenham this December. Their home form in general has been decent with good wins against Manchester City and Nottingham Forest as well.

Now they have got to take on a good Chelsea team that is sitting in fourth spot going into this weekend. Although they are eight places higher in the table, they are only six points ahead of Newcastle.

Their recent form away from home hasn’t been great but they are still capable of getting results. In December they lost at Leeds, drew at Bournemouth and during the week beat Cardiff City in the EFL Cup.

This feels like it will be a close encounter, but both teams can score goals. Expect an entertaining affair with the points being shared.

Draw & BTTS
Newcastle vs Chelsea
7/2
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Tip 2: Marc Cucurella to be shown a card

Marc Cucurella is an ever present in the Chelsea team having started 15 of their 16 Premier League games this season. He is known for being a tough tackling defender who loves to get involved in a scrap.

The Spaniard has committed 23 fouls in the league this season which is the most that any Chelsea player has over their 16 league games. He has already been booked three times as well and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him get another in this game.

On top of that Cucurella has received two more yellow cards this season in cup competitions. Expect a mistake or two from him and a card to follow.

Cucurella to be Carded
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Tip 3: Bruno Guimaraes 1+ shot on target, Pedro Neto to score or assist, Marc Cucurella to be shown a card

Bruno Guimaraes is always a threat from the midfield and loves to have a shot. The captain of Newcastle has had 23 shots this season in the league with ten of them hitting the target. In his last three league games Guimaraes has had eight shots with six of them hitting the target.

Pedro Neto is Chelsea’s top scorer this season with five goals in the Premier League. He has also had three assists which makes him Chelsea’s most effective attacking force so far this season. He should get opportunities in this game.

Finally add Marc Cucurella to be shown a card. The Spaniard is feisty to say the least and has committed 23 fouls this season. He has been booked five times already in all competitions and another could come here.


Newcastle vs Chelsea Odds

Check out the latest odds from selected markets with UK betting sites ahead of the game.


Where to Watch Newcastle vs Chelsea

Here at Free Bets we want to deliver more than just tips, so check out the important information for this game below.

TV Channel

The Newcastle v Chelsea fixture will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK.

Live Stream Information

For UK live streaming, you can watch Newcastle United vs Chelsea online through the Discovery+ platform if you have the TNT Sports add-on or a subscription package that includes TNT Sports content.

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Newcastle vs Chelsea Match Information

Here's everything you need to know before kick-off.

Kick-Off Time

The Newcastle vs Chelsea Premier League match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30pm on Saturday afternoon, in one of the early fixtures of the festive round of games.

Fixture Date

This Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Chelsea is firmly scheduled for Saturday 20th December 2025.

Stadium

The match will take place at St James’ Park, the home stadium of Newcastle United, where the Magpies will host Chelsea in this Premier League fixture.


More Football Tips

Check out the rest of this weekend's Premier League betting tips as we've got a big weekend of action just before Christmas.

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