Premier League - Crystal Palace VS Newcastle United Prediction

Premier League - Crystal Palace VS Newcastle United
Match Time: 25-04-2024 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Crystal Palace has been demonstrating some stellar performance of late, coming from a 5-2 victory against West Ham. The Eagles were particularly impressive in the first half of their last game, scoring four out of their five goals within the first 31 minutes. Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, will be seeking their third consecutive Premier League victory. They get an opportunity to test their mettle against another high-performing side, Newcastle United, in Wednesday evening's super-exciting 29th Matchday fixture.

On the other hand, Newcastle is also enjoying a dominant run, having won three and drawn one out of their last four Premier League matches. They have lately shown a significant improvement in their defensive tactics, even managing to keep a clean sheet in two sequential league matches. Despite not playing at the weekend, the Magpies are relishing a 4-0 win against Tottenham eleven days ago at St. James’ Park and they will be eager to continue their successful run.

Head-to-Head
Historically, Newcastle has had the upper hand in this matchup. They have clinched victory in three and drawn in two out of the last five games against Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace has struggled against the Magpies, failing to score in the last five matches. Interestingly, Newcastle enjoyed a resounding 4-0 victory in the last match that took place in October last year at St. James’ Park.

Odds Analysis
Both Crystal Palace and Newcastle have been displaying impressive offensive prowess in their recent games, as seen from the high-scoring games. In the first half of this season, a reverse match between these two sides resulted in four goals. This hints at a likely high-scoring game, an expectation further bolstered by both clubs' recent performances. For instance, two out of the last three league matches of Crystal Palace witnessed six or more goals, while Newcastle managed to score four or more in two of their last four Premier League games.

Additionally, Jean-Philippe Mateta, the French forward for the hosts, has been in exceptional form going by his scoring spree in recent games. His brace in the 5-2 victory over West Ham should certainly give the Newcastle defence some serious concern, making him a player to watch during the Wednesday evening match at Selhurst Park.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals