In this EFL Cup faceoff, Newcastle hosts Chelsea in what promises to be an intriguing match, especially after Chelsea’s recent 2-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle.

Newcastle’s recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back league losses to Brighton and Chelsea, a goalless draw with Everton, and a narrow 1-0 EFL win over AFC Wimbledon.

Despite these challenges, Newcastle has shown defensive resilience in close games, even holding Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.

Chelsea, meanwhile, has been stronger overall, coming off a 4-1 Champions League victory over Panathinaikos and another impressive 4-2 win against Gent.

Though they faced a recent league loss to Liverpool, Chelsea has demonstrated improvement in consistency and attack, making them likely favorites here.

Recent head-to-head history leans in Chelsea’s favor, with wins in their last three encounters.

With likely squad rotations, both teams are expected to field fresh faces, which could create an open game with goals on both sides.

Given Chelsea’s upward momentum, they’re slightly favored to win this cup clash.

The match prediction for the football match between Newcastle and Chelsea in the League Cup uses several algorithms including team form comparison, head-to-head (h2h), and other important statistics.

We use these advanced statistical models in combination with the most recent news and expert opinions to analyze data and come up with the most accurate predictions possible.