Newcastle take on the visitors Chelsea in the round 1/8-finals of English Football League Cup. The match will be played on Wednesday, October 30th at St. James' Park (Newcastle).
Newcastle United made it to the Champions League last year for the first time in two decades. Their performance was mixed: they played decent football and fought hard against all competitors but ultimately finished behind PSG, Borussia (both of whom reached at least the semi-finals), and Milan. The unusual schedule took a toll on their domestic form, with Howe’s position as manager briefly under scrutiny. However, he guided the team to a respectable 7th place finish. Even with limited summer signings, Newcastle remain a threat—they’ve beaten Tottenham and held Manchester City to a draw. On the downside, they’ve also failed to score against Everton and lost to Fulham, but in the Premier League, who avoids slip-ups entirely?
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Chelsea's mixed performances on the field. After a rough 2022/2023 season, Chelsea have shown improvement under Pochettino. However, their progress has been more modest than expected: they lost the domestic cup final and only reached 6th place in the Premier League. This led to a summer parting with Pochettino, and his successor, Maresca, has overseen yet another high-spending transfer window under Boehly, with the club both spending and earning record sums. Overall, the Blues have improved, but they’ve struggled against top teams, losing 0-2 to Manchester City and 1-2 to Liverpool. A 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest is also a disappointing result, especially as Chelsea’s primary squad isn’t stretched by the Conference League, with Palmer not even registered. In the league, they managed a 2-1 win over Newcastle.
Last season, the two teams traded home wins in the Premier League, with Chelsea winning a penalty shootout in the cup quarter-finals in London. Newcastle holds a slight edge, but Chelsea’s recent form suggests an open match. We recommend a neutral bet on “over 2.5 goals.”
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
