The game kicks-off is at 20:30 IST in London, and the matchup profile points to a game with momentum swings, set pieces, and dangerous counterattacks from both sides.
Teams Current Form
“Chelsea” are producing goals regularly and look most dangerous when they can accelerate through wide runners and quick combinations around the box. “Newcastle United” are capable of creating chances quickly after recoveries, and they can punish any loose build-up with direct vertical attacks.
“Chelsea” form
The hosts are at their best when the press wins second balls and the attacking midfield line can receive between the lines. At home they usually generate enough volume to score, but defensive concentration in transition moments is key, especially when fullbacks push high.
“Newcastle United” form
The visitors are comfortable in a game that opens up, their best phases often come when they can break into space and attack early crosses. If they stay compact without the ball and keep the distances tight in midfield, they can create enough high quality breaks to score.
Probable Lineups
“Chelsea” lineup
4-2-3-1: Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Reece James, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro.
“Newcastle United” lineup
4-3-3: Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier, Bruno Guimaraes, Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey, Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon.
Who will not play
“Chelsea”: Mykhailo Mudryk, Levi Colwill, Jamie Gittens, Estevao Willian (injured).
“Newcastle United”: Lewis Miley (injured), Tino Livramento (doubt), Emil Krafth (injured), Fabian Schar (doubt).
The most accurate information on the lineups will be presented on the clubs’ official pages before the meeting on match day.
Statistics for the Last 5 Matches
“Chelsea”
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea - Premier League - 01.03.26
Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea - Premier League - 04.03.26
Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea - FA Cup (Fifth Round, AET) - 07.03.26
Chelsea 1-1 Burnley - Premier League - 21.02.26
Hull City 0-4 Chelsea - FA Cup (Fourth Round) - 13.02.26
“Newcastle United”
Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United - Premier League - 04.03.26
Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City - FA Cup (Fifth Round) - 07.03.26
Newcastle United 1-1 Barcelona - UEFA Champions League (Round of 16) - 10.03.26
Newcastle United 2-3 Everton - Premier League - 28.02.26
Newcastle United 3-2 Qarabag FK - UEFA Champions League (Knockout Play-offs) - 24.02.26
Head-to-Head Statistics
Newcastle United 2-2 Chelsea - Premier League - 20.12.25
Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea - Premier League - 11.05.25
Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea - Carabao Cup - 30.10.24
Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle United - Premier League - 27.10.24
Chelsea 3-2 Newcastle United - Premier League - 11.03.24
Main prediction for the “Chelsea” - “Newcastle United” game
Chelsea – Newcastle: forecast on event 14 March 2026
Both teams to score - Yes
“Chelsea” have enough attacking quality at home to create and convert chances, while “Newcastle United” have the pace and directness to punish transitions and set piece phases. The most likely script is that both sides get at least one clear scoring window.
