Newcastle v Chelsea: Prediction, tips and bet builder as Champions League race heats up

Champions League qualification hangs in the balance as Newcastle welcome. Chelsea to St James’ Park for a tasty Premier League clash on Sunday (1200 BST).

Winning the EFL Cup not only secure Newcastle’s first trophy since 1955 but also แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ guarantee the club a spot in the Europa Conference League.

Trouble is, Newcastle are not looking for third-tier European football. Instead, Eddie Howe’s men have got their sights set on a return to the Champions League as they. Look to once again rub shoulders with some of the biggest clubs on the continent.

Finishing in the top five will secure top-flight European football next season and the. Magpies are certainly on the right track.

Six wins from their last eight Premier League outings have taken the club on the periphery of qualification.

All that is left to do for the North East side is to hold their nerve and pick up as many points as they can from their remaining three matches.

All that sounds easy on paper. However, the first of those final three games comes against a Chelsea side that share Newcastle’s continental ambitions. What’s more, the Blues are hitting form at just the right time.

Enzo Maresca’s men have won their last three Premier League games, including a 3-1 victory over newly crowne champions Liverpool.

Things are beginning to look up for the Blues after a couple of difficult seasons under the owners.

Qualifying for the Champions League and potentially winning the Europa Conference League would mark a big step in the right direction for a club desperate to rediscover their glory days.