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Newcastle
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Crystal Palace vs Newcastle prediction: this Selhurst Park clash pits two mid-table sides in need of momentum, with bookmakers giving Newcastle a slight edge at 40.3% despite sitting just three places above Palace in the table.
Crystal Palace arrive in alarming form, shipping five at Brighton and three in Europa League action against Lyon in their last two outings. Only one win in seven league games and a goal difference of -8 paint a defense in crisis, though home form has at least produced one win from three.
Newcastle also stumbled into this fixture on a two-game losing run, beaten by Aston Villa and thrashed 4-1 at Coventry. Their away form reads one win, zero draws, two losses, with 1.33 goals conceded per away game highlighting their own defensive fragility.
Both teams have leaked goals all season, and with combined goals per game sitting at 2.72, an open, high-scoring affair looks likely. Crystal Palace have actually won all three recent meetings between these sides, a pattern that adds intrigue to the market's preference for Newcastle. Given the two teams' defensive struggles and current away-team edge in underlying numbers, Newcastle gets a narrow nod, but this is far from a banker — expect goals at both ends and a genuinely competitive scoreline today.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
The last three meetings between these sides, spanning 2025 and 2026, have all gone Crystal Palace's way — including a...
The last three meetings between these sides, spanning 2025 and 2026, have all gone Crystal Palace's way — including a 5-0 demolition at St James' Park and a narrow 2-1 home win in April 2026. Despite Newcastle's superior current league position, this recent head-to-head dominance by Palace is a notable counter-narrative to the bookmakers' preference for the visitors, and suggests this fixture has historically been uncomfortable for the Magpies regardless of form.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsPremier League matches highlighted
7 of 15 in Premier League
Form Rating
5/10
Crystal Palace's season has unraveled quickly, with just one win in their last seven league...
Crystal Palace's season has unraveled quickly, with just one win in their last seven league matches and a 0-5 capitulation at Brighton their most recent result. The defense has been the central problem, conceding 17 goals in seven games at 2.43 per match, with only one clean sheet all season. Home form offers little comfort either — one win, zero draws, two losses from three games at Selhurst Park. Injuries have hit the backline hard, with Henderson, Disasi (suspended), Chilwell and Tomiyasu all unavailable, compounding defensive issues. High fixture congestion, including a midweek Europa League trip, adds further fatigue concerns heading into this one.
7 of 15 in Premier League
Form Rating
4.3/10
Newcastle sit 11th but arrive on a worrying two-match losing streak, falling to Aston Villa...
Newcastle sit 11th but arrive on a worrying two-match losing streak, falling to Aston Villa and Coventry in their last two league outings. Their away form this season reads one win and two losses from three, conceding six goals in that span — a leaky record that undercuts their favorite tag. Key absentees including Livramento, Elanga, Jaouen and Ramsey have stretched the squad thin, particularly affecting width and creativity out wide. Still, Newcastle's 1.43 goals scored per game shows they retain attacking threat, and with low fixture congestion compared to Palace, they should be fresher for this trip to London.
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Crystal Palace vs Newcastle - Match Analysis
Despite sitting above Palace in the table, Newcastle arrive having lost their last two league matches and conceding at a worrying rate away from home. Palace's home record and recent head-to-head dominance over Newcastle add further uncertainty, keeping the bookmakers' margin tight at 40.3% to 33.1% rather than a clear favorite scenario.
Over 2.5 Goals is the standout alternative given both teams' leaky defenses and a combined 2.72 goals per game average this season. Bettors nervous about picking a clear winner could also consider Double Chance: Newcastle or Draw, which covers two of the three likely outcomes given how evenly matched these sides look on current form.
Crystal Palace have won all three meetings between these teams over the past two seasons, including a 5-0 away win and a narrow home victory earlier in 2026. While this doesn't override Newcastle's slight edge in current form and market pricing, it's a meaningful counterpoint suggesting Palace can trouble Newcastle regardless of league position.
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