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Newcastle vs Crystal Palace – Preview, and Prediction
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace – Two weeks ago, Newcastle’s four-game winning streak in all competitions came to an end in a 2-2 draw away at West Ham United.
On Saturday afternoon, the Magpies will have a fantastic opportunity to get back on track when they host the struggling and injury-plagued Crystal Palace at home.
The hosts are overwhelming favorites going into the tie, especially in light of their previous success at St. James’ Park.
Thanks to a 4-1 thumping of PSG in the second round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Eddie Howe’s team has won four straight games in front of the home crowd while giving up just one goal.
The Magpies are notoriously difficult to beat, and we especially expect them to keep things quiet in the back during this encounter.
In the first eight games of the season, Crystal Palace has only managed seven goals. Under Roy Hodgson, they play a very defensive brand of football.
Nevertheless, with just two losses since the start of the season, the Eagles are only one point behind Newcastle in the league standings.
Before this tie, Palace had kept three straight clean sheets. The run includes a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their previous away game at Old Trafford.
While Odsonne Edouard’s fitness for the team’s match against Nottingham Forest, which ended in a goalless draw, is welcome news for supporters, Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, the team’s two primary creators, are still out with injuries.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace – Betting Analysis
In the last three meetings between Newcastle and Crystal Palace, we did not witness a single goal. Newcastle has faced the Glaziers at home 18 times prior to this, with ten victories, four draws, and just four losses.
Three or more goals have not been scored in any of the previous five meetings between these rivals. The best betting option here is Newcastle to win to nil, which you can support at 2.25 odds.
In eight league games, the visitors scored just seven goals, while in the last four home games in all competitions, the Magpies have given up just one goal.
What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game in the 90 minute result market, putting your money on Newcastle United can be had for 1.47, a wager on the draw is 4.5 and putting your money on the winning team to be Crystal Palace gets you 7.2. They are the most competitive prices that can be secured right now.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Home Win
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