FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 14 May 2005 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, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Blues will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 34 and win only 16 of the 65 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Magpies carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 20 FebNewcastle Utd.1 - 0ChelseaFAC
2004/2005Sat 04 DecChelsea4 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2004/2005Wed 10 NovNewcastle Utd.0 - 2ChelseaLC
2003/2004Sun 25 AprNewcastle Utd.2 - 1ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Sun 09 NovChelsea5 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 01 MarNewcastle Utd.2 - 1ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Sat 14 SepChelsea3 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Magpies score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Blues, and 4 goals against.

Newcastle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 43 points from their 37 games played so far, Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 94 points from the 37 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.6123575
Chelsea64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Blues have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from St. James' Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Chelsea 15 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.