Chelsea got off to a rough start this season, but they seem to be progressing along and finding their stride now. Things should only get better, at least in theory, with stellar young forward Callum Hudson-Odoi now being fully re-integrated into the mix.
He returned from the serious knee injury he suffered in April just before the international break, and he scored twice for the England U21s this week. He’s in line for a start on Saturday when the Blues host Newcastle United.
Also, central defender Antonio Rudiger is set to feature for the first time since September 14th.
The German has fully recovered from a groin injury. Let’s take a look at our first team prediction for the 166th meeting between Chelsea and Newcastle.
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction (4-3-3) vs Newcastle United
Callum Hudson-Odoi Tammy Abraham Willian
Mason Mount Jorginho N’Golo Kante
Marcos Alonso Fikayo Tomori Antonio Rudiger Cesar Azpilicueta
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Chelsea FC vs Newcastle United FYIs
Kickoff: Oct. 19, 3pm Stamford Bridge
Chelsea Team News: go to this link
Series history: Chelsea wins 73, Newcastle wins 53, Draws 39
Form Guide: Chelsea WWLWD Newcastle United WLDLD
Referee: Andre Marriner
Google’s result probability: 74% Chelsea FC win, 17% Draw, 9% Newcastle United victory
Prediction: Chelsea FC 2, Newcastle United 0
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