Chelsea FC brings prolific away form back home to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea FC is enjoying prolific form in Premier League this season; they equalled Tottenham Hotspur’s 48-year-old record with a 10th successive away win against West Bromwich last weekend and surpassed their own personal best Premier League run set four years ago. Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side maintained their position at the top of the Premier League charts, overtaking Liverpool FC on goal difference. They scored three quick goals in 12 minutes before half time in West Bromwich to take the comfortable 3:0 win. Chelsea has now scored 19 goals in seven away games this season and conceded one.

The quality Chelsea FC has shown thus far in the season make them the consistent sports betting pick and odds makers fave in the title race.

The coming weekend sees Chelsea FC return to their stomping ground at Stamford Bridge where they will host Newcastle United – a side hovering in the nether regions of the Premier table.

Soccer Betting Line:

Chelsea FC -1½ -135 -500 3 O +125 U -145 Draw +500

Newcastle United +1½ +115 +1400 3 O +125 U -145 Draw +500

Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Saturday, November 22, 2008

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Soccer Betting Analysis:

Chelsea FC -500: Chelsea FC has scripted a great run in Premier League this season. They sit at the top of the table and they are enjoying an undefeated streak in away domestic action that sits at a tally of ten matches. However, they have not been as impeccable at home. At Stamford Bridge, they suffered a few setbacks; they received their first shock of the season when they lost to Liverpool 1:0 at home and they were dealt a blow in Carling Cup action when they lost to Burnley on penalty shots. At home, they are 3-2-1.

Newcastle United +1400: As indomitable Chelsea FC has been on the away, Newcastle United has been the complete opposite, utterly porous and submissive. In their last six away matches, they have a 0-2-4 mark. Newcastle is coming off a draw against Wigan Athletic at home in St. James Park. They will be slightly mollified for having earned the point but the thrill of the small triumph will be short lived as they are sure to slip further in the table come Saturday.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Newcastle’s atrocious away record does not bode well for their upcoming match against Premier League titans, Chelsea FC. They missed a chance to improve their standing at home last Saturday when they hosted Wigan Athletic and they will be made to regret the lost opportunity even more when they receive a drumming from Chelsea FC.

Chelsea FC suffered a few rare setbacks this season but they have also shown they can bounce back quickly and surely. After their shock defeat against Burnley, they showed remarkable focus to take the away win at West Bromwich. No, they haven’t been impeccable at home, but to put it in to perspective: the lone loss they suffered at home was to a world-class club and close rivals in the title race, Liverpool FC. Therefore, it would be inconceivable to imagine Newcastle United could mastermind such a victory at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer Betting Free Picks: Chelsea FC -500 | Over 3 goals +125

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room<