Betting tips for Newcastle vs Chelsea: Premier League preview and odds

Newcastle United are looking to extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches when they play Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday (kick-off, 5.30pm). Eddie Howe's side are in the hunt for a top-four place this season. Chelsea are struggling to stay in Premier League race after taking just two points from their previous four league games. The fixture is the last until at least Boxing Day due to the mid-season break for the World Cup in Qatar.

Newcastle vs Chelsea is a Premier League match.

Chelsea are on a nine-match unbeaten run since Graham Potter took over at Stamford Bridge. Newcastle are currently on an excellent run, taking 19 points from the last 21 available. They beat Crystal Palace on penalties in the Carabao Cup round three in midweek.

Newcastle United are favourites to beat Chelsea.

Newcastle are unbeaten at home this season and are on course for a top-four finish. They beat Brentford 5-1, Everton 1-0 and Aston Villa 4-5 at St James’ Park.

Newcastle are expected to score both halves against Chelsea.

Callum Wilson was rested for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie. He has scored six goals in 10 appearances this season. Raheem Sterling has been involved in six of the last seven goals against Newcastle.

Newcastle are favourites to beat Chelsea. Callum Wilson and Raheem Sterling are both to score.