Chelsea vs Newcastle prediction: How will Premier League game play out at Stamford Bridge?

The Magpies visit Stamford Bridge as the Premier League returns after the international break

Newcastle United are the visitors to Stamford Bridge as they look to follow victory over Manchester United by beating Chelsea.

Frank Lampard‘s side are fifth in the Premier League table after winning their last two games.

Lampard will be without the injured N'Golo Kante and Andreas Christensen, while Isaac Hayden is banned for Newcastle.

Newcastle moved out of the relegation zone with that Manchester United win and are the Premier League's second lowest scorers, ahead of only Watford (four) with five goals after eight games.

Here is everything you need to know about the game:

Odds

Chelsea win 3/10

Draw 9/2

Newcastle win 10/1

Prediction

Chelsea have found some form and should have too much for this Newcastle side, who will struggle to replicate the Manchester United performance against a better side. 3-1 home win.

When is it?

The game begins at 3pm at Stamford Bridge on Saturday October 19.

How can I watch it?

The game is not being broadcast on British television, but highlights can be seen on Match of the Day, which begins at 10.30pm on BBC One.

Team news

Chelsea will have to do without N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Andreas Christensen after the trio picked up injuries during the international break. Antonio Rudiger is a longer-term absentee, but Callum Hudson-Odoi is fit and firing again and should start.

Isaac Hayden remains suspended for Newcastle, who continue to be without Matt Ritichie. Florian Lejeune is doubtful for Steve Bruce‘s side.

Predicted line-ups

Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Zouma, Tomori, Alonso; Jorginho, Barkley, Mount; Hudson-Odoi, Abraham, Willian

Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Yedlin, Schar, Lascelles, Clark, Willems; Almiron, M Longstaff, S Longstaff, Saint-Maximin; Joelinton.