Newcastle have picked up three wins from their last five outings in the Premier League and have looked strong at home of late, winning four and drawing just one of their last five league games at St James' Park. Both teams have scored in eight of Newcastle's last nine league games, with the Magpies scoring at least two goals in four of their last five matches.
Saturday's hosts have a good recent record against Chelsea, particularly at St James' Park. Newcastle have won each of their last four home games against the Londoners in league and cup, and have only lost two of their last eight encounters with Enzo Maresca's side. Newcastle have scored at least two goals in four of their last six games against Chelsea, and both teams have scored in five of the pair's last seven head-to-heads.
Chelsea returned to winning ways last weekend after going three league games without a victory. The Blues haven't won either of their last two away games in the league, but Maresca's side have only failed to score in two league games so far this season.
We're backing Newcastle to come out on top once again against Chelsea, this time via a narrow 2-1 scoreline.
Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea
