Odds on favourites Chelsea take on Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday knowing that a win will pretty much guarantee them runners up spot in the Premier League this season. It is not a position that they will be particularly be pleased about; however, the fact they were struggling to stay in the top four at one stage in the season, makes their achievement that much better. They will start the match with odds of around 1/4 with the draw being an 11/2 option and a Newcastle win at a very tempting 12/1. These odds are available from VC Bet.
It is understandable that Chelsea will be somewhat disappointed following their defeat against Manchester United last week at Old Trafford. That defeat cost them any real chance of retaining their title, and may have put manager, Carlo Ancelotti’s job under more pressure. There has certainly been plenty of activity in the Next Chelsea manager market. Nonetheless the ‘Blues’ will want to end the season on a high and produce a good performance for their fans in this final league game at the ‘Bridge’ of the season.
Before the defeat at Old Trafford last week, Chelsea had produced a remarkable run of form that saw them claim 25 points from nine games which took them past Arsenal in the title race and within a hairsbreadth of United at the top. Somewhat ironically is the fact that this good form started not too long after the arrival of Fernando Torres at the club after his record signing from Liverpool. Although Torres has only contributed one goal in his 16 matches, his presence certainly seemed to have raised the form of the team so perhaps he has been a little over maligned and perhaps he can add to that meagre tally on Sunday. Torres in fact has odds of 10/3 to score the opening goal and is a 3/1 chance to score two or more goals in the match. With the pressure more or less off him now, this could be his time to strike hard.
Despite the controversial sacking of previous boss, Chris Hughton, Newcastle will be reasonably happy with their first season back in the top flight. They have remained a mid-table side more or less throughout the season, but it is a decent goalscorer they lack, after selling Andy Carroll to Liverpool. They do not have great scoring form either against Chelsea, failing to score in five of their last seven games against them and in six of their last seven at Stamford Bridge. That said, they did beat Chelsea at the ‘Bridge’ back in November by 4-3 in the League Cup and did hold them to a 1-1 draw at St James Park in the reverse Premier League fixture earlier this season.
As far as the line-ups are concerned, it would seem likely that Nicolas Anelka will be on the bench leaving Ancelotti to start with Torres and Didier Drogba up front. Malouda should also be in the starting eleven alongside, Frank Lampard, Michael Essien and Ramires in midfield, while there will be some deliberation as to who will play alongside John Terry in the back four, will it be David Luiz or Alex?.
Newcastle have lost skipper Kevin Nolan for the rest of the season, which means that Shola Ameobi will start up front alongside Peter Lovenkrands with Joey Barton taking up a more central midfield role. They will also be without the injured Stephen Ireland whose likely replacement will be Ryan Taylor.
Scorelines are always hard to predict, but this may just be one of the easier ones, particularly if one considers Newcastle’s lack of a goalscorer. With Chelsea wanting to put on a show it could be that the ‘Magpies’ could on the receiving end of a hiding with the suggestion being a 3-0 or 4-0 win for the ‘Blues’. These scorelines can be backed at 13/2 and 19/2 respectively with Victor Chandler.
Chelsea v Newcastle Form
Check the season's statistics for both Chelsea and Newcastle plus the odds ahead of Saturday Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea Stats |Newcastle United Stats
Chelsea v Newcastle United Tips
Tip #1: Chelsea to win 3-0 @ odds of 13/2 with VCbet.com.
Tip #2: Fernando Torres to score two goals @ odds of 3/1 with VCbet.com.
Match Odds
1/4 Chelsea
5/1 Draw
10/1 Newcastle
Correct Score Odds
11/2 Chelsea 2-0
13/2 Chelsea 3-0
15/2 Chelsea 1-0
8/1 Chelsea 2-1
9/1 Chelsea 3-1
19/2 Chelsea 4-0
18/1 Chelsea 5-0
First Goalscorer Odds
16/5 Didier Drogba
10/3 Fernando Torres
17/4 Nicolas Anelka
19/4 Frank Lampard
12/2 Florent Malouda
10/1 Shola Ameobi
11/1 Michael Essien
11/1 Luis Valencia
11/1 Ramires
Odds supplied by Victor Chandler.comwho will also be operating a LIVE in-play market during this televised Premier League Match.
Posted: Friday, 13th May 2011
Author: Rodney Wise
Tags: english premiership, stamford bridge, chelsea, newcastle united, victor chandler,
 | Blackburn Rovers V Manchester United Odds Rooney Heads First Goalscorer Market Defeat at Ewood Park Could Plunge Rovers into Deep Relegation Trouble | 13th May |
 | Arsenal V Aston Villa Odds Robin Van Persie Heads First Goalscorer Betting Darren Bent good value bet to score first | 13th May |
 | Torquay V Shrewsbury Betting Away Side Odds On To Qualify For Play Off Final United favourites for semi final first leg | 13th May |
 | MK Dons V Peterborough Betting Draw A Good Bet Between Two Tightly Matched Teams Posh odds on to qualify for League one play off final | 13th May |
| Reading V Cardiff Odds Shane Long Tops Betting To Score First In Play Off Semi Final Cardiff slight favourites to qualify for play off final | 12th May |
Headline News
 | Leeds Rhinos V St Helens Odds Michael Shenton A Good Bet To Score First Try Rhinos Odds On At Headingley |
 | Bonfire Clipped In The Latest Epsom Derby Betting Following Key Trial Win 2000 Guineas Winner Camelot Remains Favourite |
 | Barcelona Head The Betting For The 2013 Champions League Defending Champions Chelsea Only Fifth Favourites |
 | West Ham Odds On To Stay Up On Return To The Premier League Next Season Hammers Short Priced For A Bottom Half Finish Though |
 | As Semi Finals Approach Who Is Favourite In The Voice Betting Odds Could Bo Be A Dark Horse? |
BRAND NEW £250 free bets offer.
Open Account - Free £250 Bets With Paddypower
£25 free bet with William Hill.
Open Account - Claim £25 Free With William Hill
Claim a massive £50 free bet with teh leading bookmaker Ladbrokes
Open Account - Free £50 Bet at Ladbrokes
The UK based bookmaker Betfred is now offering a £50 free bet for new clients.
Open Account - Free £50 Bet With Betfred
New £50 free bet offer.
Open Account - Free £50 Bet With Coral
BetVictor is offering £100 in free bets to all new clients.
Open Account - Open Account - Free £100 Bets With BetVictor
Up to £200 worth of free bets with Bet365.
Open Account - Claim £200 Free With Bet365
Those looking for some online casino entertainment ought to check out all the latest UK Casino Sign Up offers from the top operators including 32Red and many of the sports betting casinos.
There is excellent information, should you be interested in playing online blackjack, roulette, the best progressives or slots - Online Casino Betting with the best introductory offers
Bookmark This Page