Chelsea v Newcastle betting tips: Can Sarri’s men maintain top-four push?

Preview and odds for tonight’s Premier League clash

Saturday’s late kick-off sees fourth-placed Chelsea host Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.

Maurizio Sarri’s men will be looking to bounce back after their close-run Carabao Cup defeat against Spurs mid-week.

Newcastle will be looking to put in a better performance than the one which saw them salvage a late draw against Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

It’s live on BT Sport 1HD at 5:30pm, but which side will come out on top?

Head-to-head

Chelsea have won four out of the last five games against Newcastle in all competitions, with the Magpies’ only win during that streak coming on the final game of the 2017/18 campaign.

That 3-0 win was a shock result against a Chelsea side looking to jump into fourth and secure last-gasp Champions League qualification.

The formbook also favours the hosts. Chelsea have won two and drawn one since their last league defeat against Leicester City.

Newcastle are without a victory in the league in their last four, picking up two draws and two defeats, scoring only once in that period.

Likely XIs

Both sides are likely to name the strongest XI available to them, with each side trying to reach their respective season targets.

Chelsea have to play their strongest XI every week if they’re to remain ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United in the battle for the last Champions League spot.