Relegation is on the agenda at Selhurst Park as Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle travel to Roy Hodgson’s improving Eagles with both sides looking for points. With only 2 points and 2 places between the sides it promises to be an enthralling encounter between two very closely matched sides fighting for their lives.
English Premier League – Crystal Palace v Newcastle United – Selhurst Park – Sunday 4th February 2018 – 14:15 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 40/17 at Unibet |
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Crystal Palace
Newcastle UnitedCrystal Palace
Palace have picked up 25 points in their opening 24 games under the stewardship of former England manager Roy Hodgson and have climbed to 13th place in the Premier League table as a result. They have only lost 3 of their last 13 matches in all competitions but the manner of their 4-1 thumping at Arsenal last time out will concern Hodgson greatly. Luka Milivojevic is a central figure for Palace and his 5 goals so far this season have been crucial in their resurgence under Hodgson.
Newcastle United
The Toon have lacked consistency all season and as a result find themselves in 15th place in the Premier League table – 3 points above the dreaded drop zone and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Chelsea lat time out. 23 points from 24 games isn’t the return Rafa Benitez would have hoped for but with limited funds to spend and boardroom unrest plaguing the club, the Toon are currently prioritising Premier League safety. Goals have been very hard to come by for the Magpies and Joselu is their top scorer with 4 this term.
Head to Head
Newcastle hold a hefty 26:9 lead in the head to head record between the sides whilst another 7 matches have ended as draws.
The Toon won the reverse fixture at St James’s Park, 1-0, earlier in the season thanks to first Newcastle goal for Mikel Merino.
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United – Betting Odds and Predictions
Both of the sides have struggled for goals but aren’t known for their defensive prowess either.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a good bet at 19/20 with Coral.
Luka Milivojevic has been in impressive form for the Eagles and is their set piece specialist.
Luka Milivojevic to score anytime looks way over priced at 4/1 with Unibet.
This could be an attritional game between two teams who will be looking to keep things tight.
Under 3.5 goals in the match is a banker bet at 2/9 with PaddyPower.
Palace have been in good form in recent weeks and will be buoyed by their vocal home support.
Crystal Palace to win the game is an excellent price at 11/10 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Crystal Palace 2 – 1 Newcastle United – 17/2 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Crystal Palace v Newcastle United
Palace suffered a thumping ant Arsenal last time out but should bounce back and steer clear of the Toon and the relegation zone. Crystal Palace to win the match and both teams to score looks a savvy move at 7/2 with Skybet.