EFL Cup Preview: Chelsea vs Newcastle Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 19)

• Chelsea bounced back to winning ways with a victory over Sheffield United on Saturday
• Newcastle looking to avenge their final loss in the EFL Cup last term

One of the standout ties in the quarterfinal stage of the EFL Cup will take place at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Chelsea will be targeting a first piece of silverware under Mauricio Pochettino, while Newcastle will be looking to avenge their final defeat in the competition last term.

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How To Watch

• When: Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m ET
• Where: Stamford Bridge, London
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Chelsea
Draw
Newcastle

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Match Preview

It has been an indifferent start to life at Stamford Bridge for Mauricio Pochettino, but the EFL Cup could present the new coach with his best chance of winning silverware this term. The Blues come into this quarterfinal showdown after bouncing back to winning ways in the Premier League last Saturday after recording a 2-0 home win against Sheffield United.

Chelsea have won the EFL Cup on five previous occasions, and most recently reached the final a couple of seasons ago when losing to Liverpool on penalties. The Blues last won the competition in 2015, which was their third victory in the EFL Cup since 2004.

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Eddie Howe on facing Chelsea:

"They are dangerous opponents for us. A very good team with a very good manager, both teams will be equally motivated to do well. We will pick a team that will give us the best chance of winning. We desperately want to win." pic.twitter.com/8tkAKMzBAt

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 18, 2023

Eddie Howe would have been delighted to get a number of first-team players back in the squad over the weekend, with Dan Burn making his return with the third effort in a 3-0 success against Fulham at St. James’ Park. However, a major honor would showcase that the Magpies have made further progress under the English coach this term.

Newcastle reached the final of the EFL Cup last term before they were beaten easily at Wembley by Man United. The Magpies also reached the final of the competition in 1976, but they are yet to record a victory. Their last major domestic honor was achieved way back in 1955 after winning the FA Cup.  

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Chelsea vs Newcastle Prediction

Newcastle certainly offers value in the betting for this quarterfinal showdown on Tuesday after eliminating Man United and Man City in the previous two rounds. The Magpies have also won two of their last three league matches against Chelsea.

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