How we got to 39%
Three sources, blended. How it works →Form
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Chelsea
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GB-licensed bookmakersNewcastle United v Chelsea: prediction and result
Newcastle United hosted Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday 20 December, and it finished 2–2.
Newcastle United are in decent form: 3 won, 1 drawn and 1 lost from their last 5, 10 points from a possible 15. They have scored 10 and conceded 6 in that run. Their last game was a 0–1 defeat away at Sunderland.
Chelsea are in decent form: 2 won, 2 drawn and 1 lost from their last 5, 8 points from a possible 15. They have scored 6 and conceded 4 in that run. Their last game was a 2–0 win at home to Everton.
The best prices across 3 UK bookmakers are 2.90 for Newcastle, 3.50 for the draw and 2.45 for Chelsea. The bookmakers make Chelsea favourites, at about 39% once the margin is taken out.
Our prediction: Chelsea to win, with a 39% chance. The market puts it at 40% and our match model at 38%, and blending those with recent form gives 39%. The best price, 2.45 at Betfair, is shorter than our fair price of 2.58. The pick lost.
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