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The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Crystal Palace lock horns with Eddie Howe's Newcastle United side in an important encounter at Selhurst Park on Wednesday.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Preview
Newcastle United are in sixth place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Magpies stunned Tottenham Hotspur by a 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have not been at their best so far this season. The home side eased past West Ham United by a 5-2 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Newcastle United have a good historical record against Crystal Palace and have won 31 out of the 55 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Crystal Palace's 12 victories.
- Crystal Palace are winless in their last five matches against Newcastle United in the Premier League and have failed to find the back of the net in each of their last four such games.
- After a run of four victories away from home against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Newcastle United have won only one of their last eight such games in the competition.
- After an unbeaten run in matches away from home against teams from London in the Premier League last season, Newcastle United have lost three of their five such games this season.
- Crystal Palace have lost six of their last nine midweek games in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Prediction
Newcastle United have flattered to deceive in the Premier League this season but have managed to improve in recent weeks. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon have stepped up to the plate this season and will look to make their mark this week.
Crystal Palace can pack a punch on their day but have been inconsistent this season. Newcastle United are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-3 Newcastle United
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Newcastle United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Newcastle United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alexander Isak to score - Yes
