With the Premier League table so congested in the middle, a win for either Newcastle or Crystal Palace would push them closer towards the European places. For the Magpies, that would be back-to-back victories given their 3-1 triumph away at Burnley last time out.
Palace meanwhile were held to a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage, and it has been a while now since the Eagles tasted victory. Nonetheless, the two teams will clash at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon.
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Newcastle vs Crystal Palace prediction: Magpies to seal another home victory?
Key stats
- Newcastle are unbeaten in 10 home games in all competitions, winning eight of them.
- Palace are winless in six matches across all competitions, losing four.
- Newcastle are also unbeaten in five home H2Hs, winning four.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace
Newcastle are so strong on home soil, and with Palace out of form, the Magpies should be confident of claiming all three points here. They could keep a clean sheet as well, as they have done in the most recent H2Hs at St. James' Park.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Newcastle are the overwhelming favourites with bookmakers to beat Palace. However, a draw can still be backed at 25%, while the Eagles are given just under a 21% chance of causing an upset on their travels.
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Most recent H2Hs: Newcastle so formidable at SJP
As mentioned before, Newcastle are unbeaten in five meetings at St. James' Park, winning four. Amazingly, they have kept a clean sheet in all five of those too.
England Premier League 16/04/25
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England Premier League 30/11/24
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England Premier League 24/04/24
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England Premier League 16/03/24
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England Premier League 21/10/23
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Newcastle preview: Hall should be fine
Lewis Hall should be fit to play after struggling with a knock against Burnley last time out. Fellow defenders Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman are all close to returning for Newcastle after injury.
Predicted lineup: Ramsdale (GK); Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade & Gordon
Last five results:
- Burnley 1-3 Newcastle
- Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
- Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
- Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle
Crystal Palace preview: Hughes a doubt
Will Hughes is now a doubt after picking up an injury against Fulham. New signing Brennan Johnson could be included on the bench for Palace.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK); Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Pino, Devenny & Mateta
Last five results:
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
- Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham
- Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 2-2 KuPS
Player to watch: Brennan Johnson
Johnson could be in the squad for Palace after completing his move from Tottenham. The Wales international winger will be keen to make a good first impression, and could get some minutes against Newcastle.