EPL Matchday 9: Newcastle United Vs Chelsea Match Preview And Prediction.

Chelsea are unbeaten in 6 straight League matches. Their last 2 games both ended in wins as Chelsea outscored their opponents 7-1. Chelsea are just 3 points clear off Leicester City the early League leaders. 

Newcastle United are 13th in the League table and coming off a matchday 8 2-0 loss to Southampton. They are winless in 4 of their last 6 games.

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last outings, with 8 points from 12 possible. Their defence has improved on the road and they have only conceded 4 goals. They have scored 9 times.

Newcastle United have taken 6 points from 12 possible at home. They have won each of the last 3 games when Newcastle and Chelsea met. It ended up in a 1-0 low-scoring affair. They have won 2 of their last 5 games against Chelsea with both wins coming at home.

Chelsea has just three injuries heading into the game on Saturday. Christian Pulisic will miss the game. Kai Harvertz is back but might not feature. Thiago Silva is a doubt.

Newcastle United has a long list of injuries. Jonjo Shelvey, Dwight Gayle, Martin Dubravka, Ryan Fraser, Matt Ritche and Paul Dummet are all ruled out.

PREDICTION: OVER 2.5 MATCH GOALS.