Newcastle United vs Chelsea - Premier League Match
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Newcastle United vs Chelsea Preview: Premier League Clash
Newcastle United will host Chelsea at St. James' Park on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 15:30 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Premier League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Newcastle United head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.
Chelsea have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 29 of the last 52 encounters compared to Newcastle United's 14 wins. With 9 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Newcastle United are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, while Chelsea will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
A. Madley will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Newcastle United will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Chelsea cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 15:30 UTC
- Venue: St. James' Park
- Competition: Premier League
- Newcastle United Position: 6th (32 pts)
- Chelsea Position: 8th (31 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 52): Newcastle United 14W - 9D - 29W Chelsea
- Referee: A. Madley
