Chelsea vs Newcastle United: Kick-off time, injuries, match preview, prediction, where to watch Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Chelsea will host Newcastle United on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The Blues thrashed Sheffield United on Saturday while Newcastle beat Fulham in their previous match. With these victories, both sides are full of confidence and optimism. Chelsea welcomed Christopher Nkunku onto the bench for the first time since his signing on Saturday. On the other hand, Newcastle lost both Fabian Schar and Joelinton to injury on Saturday. Besides, Alexander Isak needs to be fit. Newcastle will also miss Harvey Barnes, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Nick Pope, Elliot Anderson and Joe Willock.

Kick-off Time, Venue

Chelsea will meet Newcastle on Tuesday, December 19 at Stamford Bridge in London. The match will kick off at 8 pm GMT.

Where to watch

The Chelsea vs. Newcastle match can be watched on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. It will be available for live streaming on Sky Go website and app.

Match Preview

Eddie Howe’s team, already ravaged by injuries, were given another severe blow when defender Fabian Schar and midfielder Joelinton were forced off. Their center-back played every minute of the Premier League and Champions League campaign so far the Brazil star is a key cog in Howe’s side.

Newcastle have eight players out with injuries, besides the suspended Sandro Tonali. As the problems mount up and the games come thick and fast, it could help Chelsea.

Chelsea will be without some of their key stars, including left-back Marc Cucurella who missed out on the win over the Blades with an ankle problem he suffered in training. The Chelsea star leaves just one left-back option in the form of Ian Maatsen. Levi Colwill has tended to play there since Pochettino's arrival.

Prediction

Experts have said that as Newcastle are running on empty, Chelsea have a great chance of victory. They have predicted Chelsea to win 2-1.

Head to head

Chelsea have defeated Newcastle in 78 matches while they have conceded defeat in 56 clashes. The two teams have drawn the game 40 times.

FAQ

Who will Newcastle miss in their EFL quarterfinal match against Chelsea?
Newcastle have eight players out with injuries, besides the suspended Sandro Tonali. They have lost
both Fabian Schar and Joelinton to injury on Saturday. Besides, Alexander Isak needs to be fit. Eddie Howe’s team will also miss Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Nick Pope, Elliot Anderson and Joe Willock.

Who will Chelsea miss in their EFL quarterfinal match against Newcastle?
Chelsea will be without some of their key stars, including left-back Marc Cucurella who missed out on the win over the Blades with an ankle problem he suffered in training.