Crystal Palace will aim for an immediate response after a heavy derby defeat to Brighton. Newcastle will make the trip to Selhurst Park on October 25.

Pressure Mounting on Sage

Pierre Sage will hope for a positive display this weekend after a 5-0 loss to local rivals Brighton last Sunday.

The Eagles have won just twice in seven EPL fixtures this season, but they can gain some confidence after only losing once in their previous three. First-choice goalkeeper Dean Henderson remains a doubt, while Takehiro Tomiyasu and Chadi Riad are unavailable, limiting Sage's options at the back.

Jean-Philippe Mateta returned to action last Sunday, but the striker has failed to score in six appearances for club and country.

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Newcastle (3-4-2-1): Benitez; Canvot, Richards, Ahanor; Khalaili, Wharton, Timber, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Mateta

Newcastle Aiming to Avoid Another Away Defeat

Matthias Jaissle made a positive start at Newcastle after avoiding defeat in the opening three rounds. However, the team’s form has dipped sharply since then, with their only win in four coming against Hull.

Away misery has been a main concern for the Magpies, allowing eight goals in recent trips to Leeds and Coventry. Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga are close to returning, but neither is likely to start on Sunday.

Instead, William Osula should be fit enough to lead the line after coming off the bench in the recent defeats at Aston Villa and Coventry.

Newcastle predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Hornicek; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Joelinton, Gonzalez; Fernandez-Pardo, Wissa, Barnes; Osula

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Over 2 Goals
  • Odds: 1.25 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle
  • 22Bet Booking Code: Q4TKJ

Key stats:

  • Crystal Palace have scored five goals in their latest four league games.
  • Newcastle have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five.
  • At least 2 goals have been scored in the previous six head-to-heads.

Newcastle and Crystal Palace have underperformed defensively this season, keeping a combined total of two clean sheets in their 14 EPL fixtures. Therefore, Over 2 goals looks like a safe play.

Nine of the last eleven league head-to-heads have cleared that line, with two of the previous three with at least three goals being scored. Newcastle’s weak defensive record has seen them allow ten in their last four, while the Eagles have conceded eight in the same period.

The main risk is a cagey meeting between these teams, especially with the pressure mounting on Sage. However, home games will be important to save his position, so Palace are likely to attack, making Over 2 goals the logical play at 1.25.

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Double Chance: Crystal Palace or Draw
  • Odds: 1.70 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: QJMLJ

Newcastle’s unreliability on the road is hard to ignore, having conceded eight goals in successive away defeats. Therefore, a home win or draw in the double chance market has plenty of appeal.

The Eagles looked better in their latest encounter at Selhurst Park, winning 3-1 against Nottingham Forest and registering an impressive eight shots on target. Newcastle’s leaky defensive record on the road will give Palace chances, as opponents have tested the Magpies’ goalkeeper 12 times in their previous two.

Notably, Palace have also avoided defeat in their previous five clashes with Newcastle at Selhurst Park.

Verdict: Total Over 2 Goals (1.25) — Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle.