FM Preview: Newcastle United v Chelsea 28 Nov 2010

Last updated : 27 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 71 games played, Blues have recorded 19 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 35 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in April 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Wed 22 SepChelsea3 - 4Newcastle Utd.LGEC
2008/2009Sat 04 AprNewcastle Utd.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sat 22 NovChelsea0 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2007/2008Mon 05 MayNewcastle Utd.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sat 29 DecChelsea2 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 22 AprNewcastle Utd.0 - 0ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Wed 20 DecNewcastle Utd.0 - 1ChelseaLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Magpies's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Chelsea's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Newcastle Utd.'s 18 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 28 points from the 14 games played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.62138127
Chelsea6303789

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Blues has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Newcastle Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Chelsea Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.