English Premier
2012-05-02 - Chelsea vs Newcastle United
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Both sides are fighting for the Champions League spot and will want to finish fourth at the end of the night. Much also depends on what happens at the Reebok Stadium where Bolton takes on Tottenham, which could affect Chelsea and Newcastle, but at Stamford Bridge both sides will want to remain in the hunt for a top four spot.
Chelsea have found their form in the league as well as booked a final date against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. They beat Queen Park Rangers six goals last Sunday with Fernando Torres scoring three goals. showing glimpses of his old form. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six Premier League outings and have scored 13 times in that run. They also have a good record against Newcastle as they are unbeaten in their last nine games against the Magpies.
However, the one concern for Roberto Di Matteoheading into a crucial top-of-the-table encounter will be that Chelsea have kept only one clean sheet in their last five league games.
Newcastle will on the other hand try for their first league win at Stamford Bridge since November 1986 and aim to capitalise on any defence mistakes the Blues could commit at the back. But it should be known that they have failed to take three points from any of their 17 previous Premier League visits to West London. Newcastle does not have a good record in London having taken just two points taken from their last seven journeys south. And with five defeats suffered in their last eight games on the road it will take something special from them to come out with a point even from this match.
Newcastle's last away game saw them get beaten 4-0 against Wigan, which ended their run of six games of winning matches to an end. Alan Pardew will want his team to return to winning ways no doubt here.
Team News :
Chelsea Team News :
Chelsea will still be without injured defensive duo David Luiz and Gary Cahill for this fixture. However, Branislav Ivanovic returns from suspension and is likely to partner John Terry at the heart of the Blues'defence.
Newcastle Team News :
Danny Simpson is Newcastle's only fresh injury worry. The right-back picked up a minor ankle problem in the defeat at Wigan, but is expected to make the game tonight against Chelsea.
Wingers Gabriel Obertan (ankle) and Sylvain Marveaux (groin) will travel after returning to training, but midfielder Sammy Ameobi (knee) is still working his way back to full match fitness. Meanwhile, central defender Steven Taylor (Achilles) remains out.
Possible lineups
Chelsea : Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Lampard, Essien, Mata, Sturridge, Torres, Kalou.
Newcastle : Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Cisse, Ba.
Predictions :
Take Chelsea to win this match. But the questions is can they win by more then one goal? If they win by just one goal then be prepared to lose half stakes on the Asian Handicap.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Chelsea to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Get on Chelsea and give the 1 1/4 ball. However, if they win by a goal margin, be prepared to lose half the stakes.
