Chelsea U21 vs Newcastle United U21: prediction and stats
Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on March 5, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
The Footlab model makes Chelsea U21 the favourite at 61%, against 19% for a draw and 20% for Newcastle United U21. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Chelsea U21 vs Newcastle United U21?
Chelsea U21 starts as the favourite with a 145-point Elo edge (1,860 vs 1,716).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chelsea U21 have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Newcastle United U21 have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Bristol Rovers(away) | 2-2 | EFL Trophy |
| Aug 21, 2026 | AFC Bournemouth U21(away) | 1-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Cardiff City U21(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 1, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U21(home) | 1-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Middlesbrough U21(home) | 1-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U21(home) | 1-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tamworth(away) | 3-5 | National League Cup |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Swansea City U21(away) | 0-2 | Professional Development League |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Wolves U21(home) | 1-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Manchester United U21(away) | 3-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Chelsea U21 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 Newcastle United U21 win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | Newcastle United U21 0-5 Chelsea U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Newcastle United U21 3-2 Chelsea U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Newcastle United U21 1-7 Chelsea U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
Last archived meeting: Newcastle United U21 vs Chelsea U21 on Aug 22, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Chelsea U21 score 2.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Newcastle United U21 score 1.5 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 74% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea U21 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 6 | 9/15 | 12/15 |
| Newcastle United U21 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Chelsea U21 sit 24th in Premier League 2 Division One (0 points from 1 matches) and Newcastle United U21 sit 27th (0 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Chelsea U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | Newcastle United U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Chelsea U21 vs Newcastle United U21?
- The Footlab model makes Chelsea U21 the favourite at 61%, against 19% for a draw and 20% for Newcastle United U21.
- Where and when is Chelsea U21 vs Newcastle United U21 played?
- Chelsea U21 vs Newcastle United U21 is played on March 5, 2027 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Kingsmeadow, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 74% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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