Crystal Palace – Newcastle United
Our Crystal Palace – Newcastle betting tip is: A. Isak scores – 2.50 odds
- Newcastle’s most prolific player with 21 goals
- Scored seven goals in the last six Premier League games
- Scored two goals against Tottenham last game
Ahead of next Wednesday night’s thrilling Premier League match at Selhurst Park between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, eyes will be on two sides with contrasting recent successes. Crystal Palace are holding on to 14th position with mixed results, highlighting their ongoing struggle for consistency, and a goal difference of -14 points to their defensive vulnerability.
That said, the Eagles have certainly managed two respectable wins of late with victories over Liverpool and West Ham. Despite an occasional upturn in fortunes with their latest win, the hosts have not been able to move away from the bottom half of the table and will have to improve significantly against the Magpies.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United have put in a more stable performance with an impressive goal difference of +17 and 6th place in the table. So both teams have something to prove when they meet; Palace are fighting to stay in the league, while Newcastle are aiming for European qualification. This clash will certainly provide some answers for both sides and could have a significant impact on the rest of the season.
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Crystal Palace – Newcastle info
- Date & Time: 24.04.2024, 21:00 hrs.
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 29
- TV broadcast/live stream: Sky
Crystal Palace Form & Balance Check
Crystal Palace have put in a shaky performance in the Premier League in recent weeks. After an impressive 3-0 win over Burnley, the Eagles have been rather erratic again, especially in defeats against teams like Tottenham and Brighton, where they conceded a total of seven goals. Worryingly, the defense has conceded ten times in the first half in their last ten games, which is an outlier compared to their season-long performances. Despite a couple of draws against Nottingham Forest and Luton, Patrick Vieira’s side showed ability to equalize, but the defeat to Bournemouth left them with some pressure as they failed to confirm their hopes of securing a mid-table finish.
Safe relegation?
Crystal Palace find themselves in 14th place in the table and show a form curve that is pointing upwards after two wins in a row recently, which speaks for both potential and room for improvement. The statistics show that the team has scored in 90% of its games, but at the same time has also conceded goals in 80%, which points to tactical weaknesses in defense.
Crystal Palace facts & analysis
- First leg lost 0:4
- 14th in the Premier League table
- Last win against Liverpool & West Ham
Newcastle Form & Balance Check
With an impressive run of three wins from their last four Premier League games, Newcastle United have shown a marked improvement in form. The Magpies, currently 6th in the table with 40 points and a positive goal difference of 17 goals, have impressed with their performance on the pitch of late. Particularly impressive was the clear 4:0 win over Tottenham, where the team proved its offensive strength
Can they still make it to Europe?
In particular, analysts note that Newcastle have an above-average tendency to score goals in the second half over the course of matches, which is a clear feature of their current potency. The team also showed gritty performances in hard-fought matches against Manchester City and Chelsea, despite the defeats. Their stamina manifested itself in a hard-fought draw against Everton, which characterizes the unpredictability of their games.
Players like Alexander Isak and Anthony Michael Gordon, who excel with precision in their shooting and passing, are largely responsible for their recent success. Isak’s one-two against Tottenham and his direct involvement in games before that make him a key part of Newcastle’s attack. During their next Premier League outing against Crystal Palace, their form curve is expected to continue on an upward trajectory and they will look to use the momentum to possibly qualify for European business.
Newcastle facts & analysis
- 6th in the Premier League table
- three wins from the last four games
- fourth best offense
In anticipation of the upcoming Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle, manager R. Hodgson is likely to prefer a similar formation to the last game as no new injuries or suspensions have been reported. The formation is likely to be a 3-4-2-1, with D. Henderson in goal. The defense will probably consist of J. Ward, J. Andersen and T. Mitchell, as J. Lerma and M. Guehi are missing due to injury. In midfield, D. Muñoz, A. Wharton, W. Hughes and E. Eze could feature, with the latter playing a key role and presumably driving the creativity up front. In attack, we can expect J. Mateta, J. Ayew and possibly O. Édouard, who came on as a substitute in the last game. Should J. Lerma not be able to overcome his injury, D. Ozoh could get a chance as he came on as a substitute in the last game. However, the key figure in attack, Matheus França, will be missing due to a muscle injury.
The upcoming match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle in the Premier League is expected to be a hard-fought match. After the team’s last appearance in a 4-3-3 system and an impressive performance against Tottenham, manager Eddie Howe will probably want to stick to similar line-ups. Key figures such as Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon, who also impresses with his shooting and passing accuracy, will certainly be in the starting eleven. However, Kieran Trippier is unavailable due to a calf injury, which means that Jacob Murphy or Tariq Livramento could be used in the right-back position. The absences of Miguel Almiron, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley, Nick Pope, Sandro Tonali and Callum Wilson through injury or suspension will also force Howe to make some adjustments to the squad. Matt Targett is also questionable, which could result in further changes to the defense.
Crystal Palace – Newcastle head-to-head & stats
Newcastle seem to have the upper hand in the direct duel with two wins and three draws in their last encounters, while Crystal Palace are still looking for their first win. The last meeting ended in a clear 4-0 defeat for the Eagles. There is a tendency towards fewer high-scoring halves, as in recent matches both the first and second halves have been under 1.5 goals, which has been the case in a total of four games.
However, even though the encounters have generally ended with few goals on either side, the teams’ form curves are different. While Crystal Palace have performed rather poorly in their last five games, Newcastle have been somewhat more stable with two wins and a draw in their last five games, albeit without any real dominance. It will be interesting to see if the Eagles can continue their run of four second-half draws against Newcastle or if they manage to improve their scoring record and break the curse against the Magpies.
Direct comparison (H2H)
