Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Tips
Newcastle and Crystal Palace face at St. James’ Park, in a match for the 22ª round of the Premier League. Newcastle United won away by (0‑2) the last time they met in this edition of the league, on 27‑11‑2020. At this stadium, the head ‑ to ‑ head history favors the home team, since they have a record of 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 21‑12‑2019, in a match for the Premier League, Newcastle United won by (1‑0). The only goal of the match was scored by M. Almirón (83 ‘). The home advantage may play an important role in this match, since Crystal Palace presents significant differences between home and away results.
Newcastle
After 6 wins, 4 draws and 11 losses, the home team is in 16th position, having won 22 points. In the last match, they have won in an away match against Everton by (0‑2), after having lost at home, in a game against Leeds United, by (1‑2). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 18 goals scored and 19 conceded, against 6 wins , 2 draws and 7 losses at home, with 18 goals scored and 22 conceded. In the last 10 home matches for the league, Newcastle has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, having won 11 points out of 30 possible. The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition, for which reason they haven’t been very strong defensively. In their home matches for the competition, there is a tendency for goals, since 7 out of 10 ended with Over 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In 21 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 12 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 10 home matches for this competition there are 1 periods that stand out: they scored 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (76’ ‑ 90 ‘).
Newcastle United heads into this game with a great victory, by 0-2, on the trip to the Everton field, putting an end to the five consecutive Premier League setbacks: the team’s two goals were signed by Callum Wilson. For acting at home, coach Steve Bruce should choose a very bold strategy, looking for the defensive flaws of Crystal Palace to apply his attacks. At the individual level we highlight striker Callum Wilson, a player who has scored 10 goals so far. For this game the home coach does not have Federico Fernandez, DeAndre Yedlin and Paul Dummett, all with physical problems.
Crystal Palace
After 7 wins, 5 draws and 9 losses, the visiting team is in 13th position, having won 26 points. In the last match, they have won at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers by (1‑0), after in the previous match they have lost (2‑3) at home, against West Ham United. This is a stronger team when playing at their stadium, as in the last 30 games they have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. Their last away match for this competition ended in a loss by (4‑0) against Manchester City. In the last 10 away matches, Crystal Palace has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, having won 11 points out of 30 possible. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, as he has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 21 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 9 times and never managed to turn the score.
Crystal Palace heads into this match with a 1-0 win against Wolverhampton, putting an end to the three consecutive games without winning in the English league: the only goal of the match was signed by Eberechi Eze. In this match against Newcastle, coach Roy Hodgson should maintain his usual 4-3-3 with Michy Batshuayi, Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha being the team’s most offensive references. The second athlete mentioned is the highlight of this team with 9 goals scored.
Newcastle – Crystal Palace FREE TIPS
Newcastle – Win @ 2.55
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
