The rescheduled Premier League Matchday 29 encounter between Newcastle and Crystal Palace will take place on April 16 at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Newcastle
Eddie Howe's side has a great opportunity not only to consolidate their position in the Champions League zone but also to move up to third place in the league standings. The team climbed to fourth place after winning four consecutive league matches. Notably, in their last two games, the club secured big wins against Leicester (3-0) and Manchester United (4-1). Besides Newcastle, only two other teams currently have a four-match winning streak in the Premier League (Aston Villa and Wolverhampton).
- The club has gone 17 league matches without a draw (12 wins and 5 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of Newcastle's last 12 Premier League games.
- Both teams have scored in the club's last five home matches in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Newcastle (4-3-3)
Nick Pope – Kieran Trippier, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn – Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali – Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Joelinton.
Defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, as well as midfielder Lewis Hall, will miss the match due to injuries. Midfielder Joseph Willock's participation is doubtful. Additionally, head coach Eddie Howe will miss the game due to pneumonia, with his assistants Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones taking charge on the sidelines.
Crystal Palace
The Londoners started their last away match against Manchester City brilliantly, scoring two quick goals. However, the team then faltered, conceding five goals in response (2-5). As a result, their five-match unbeaten run in the Premier League (4 wins and 1 draw) came to an end. Oliver Glasner's side dropped to 12th place and is now 11 points away from the European competition zone.
- The Londoners have scored in 11 consecutive league matches.
- Crystal Palace opened the scoring in 5 of their last 6 Premier League games.
- The team scored exactly two goals in 5 of their last 6 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Dean Henderson – Tyrick Mitchell, Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards – Daniel Munoz, Jefferson Lerma, Eberechi Eze, Daichi Kamada – Ismaila Sarr, Adam Wharton – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 15 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 64;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Newcastle vs. Crystal Palace
Winning the English League Cup has given Eddie Howe's side an additional boost. After defeating Liverpool in the cup final, they managed to overcome Brentford, Leicester, and Manchester United in the league. In the last two matches, Newcastle thrashed their opponents, demonstrating excellent form.
Moreover, the hosts have won three consecutive home matches in the Premier League. It's also worth noting that Newcastle has scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 home league games. Following their defeat to City, the Londoners seem to have bid farewell to their hopes of competing for a European spot. The club is also safe from relegation to the Championship, so Crystal Palace will play the remainder of the season without tournament motivation. It's noteworthy that Newcastle has won 5 of their last 8 home encounters against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
My prediction: Newcastle Win
