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For the first time in many years, the Blues are not the favourites to beat the Magpies.
FiveThirtyEIght's 'supercomputer' — a mathematical algorithm — believes that Eddie Howe's team will beat Chelsea.
The supercomputer rates Newcastle's chances of winning the game at 41%. Chelsea's likelihood of beating the Magpies stands at 34%, and the probability of a draw is 25%.
Newcastle are third in the league table, with 27 points after 14 games. Chelsea are seventh, six points behind the Magpies. Graham Potter's side has a game in hand.
Eddie Howe's team is on a four-game winning run in the Premier League. Chelsea have not tested victory in four latest league games.
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