Newcastle United aims to extend their winning streak in the Premier League as they host Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Having secured four consecutive victories, Newcastle is currently positioned fourth in the league standings with 56 points. Their recent form includes five wins in the last six games.
Crystal Palace, with 43 points, occupies a mid-table position. They have also demonstrated strong form recently, achieving a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last six matches. In their previous encounter on November 30th, the two teams played to a 1-1 draw.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. ET at St. James` Park. Bookmakers currently favor Newcastle to win.
Crystal Palace +0.5 (+110) Prediction
While Newcastle has been performing exceptionally well recently, Crystal Palace has also shown impressive form over the past few months. Crystal Palace`s record in their last eight Premier League matches since February is 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Notably, they have secured victories against teams currently ranked higher in the league, proving their ability to compete against strong opponents.
According to expert analysis, despite Newcastle`s recent winning streak, Crystal Palace has historically been a challenging opponent for them. Their previous match this season ended in a 1-1 draw, where Newcastle struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. Newcastle has only managed one win in their last six encounters with Crystal Palace across all competitions.
Both Teams to Score: Yes (-150) Prediction
Recent Newcastle home games have been high-scoring affairs, with both teams finding the net in their last five home matches. Newcastle has scored 10 goals in their last three home games and has scored at least one goal in their last nine home games, including scoring three or more in six of those. However, their defense has conceded 11 goals in their last five home matches. Crystal Palace`s key striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta, is in excellent form, having scored 13 goals this season, with goals in seven of his last 11 league appearances.
Experts predict that both teams are likely to score in this match. Crystal Palace has scored in 13 consecutive league games, while Newcastle has scored 10 goals in their last four Premier League fixtures.
Benedict Kingsley