Newcastle v Crystal Palace predictions: Improving duo to go on the attack

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Newcastle v Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday.

When to bet

7.45pm Wednesday

Best bet

Both teams to score
1pt 19-20 bet365

Team news

Newcastle
Ryan Fraser, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Isaac Hayden and Jamal Lewis are all sidelined. Javier Manquillo could return after a spell out through illness.

Crystal Palace
Nathan Ferguson is out after suffering an injury setback earlier this month. Luka Milivojevic is absent with a hamstring injury.

Match preview

It was not meant to be for Crystal Palace in their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Sunday but they are making progress under Patrick Vieira and a defining aspect of his tenure has been the team's renewed attacking verve.

The Eagles managed 41 Premier League goals last season but they have already surpassed that figure by two this term with seven matches remaining, and they can play their part in a pulsating affair at Newcastle.

The Magpies, although aided by a significant cash injection, have also improved under Eddie Howe and have pulled off wins over Wolves and Leicester in their last two fixtures.

Having pulled away from the drop zone, they can play with a little more freedom, so backing both teams to score could be the best punting strategy James' Park.

Key stat

Both teams have scored in 20 of Newcastle's 32 league fixtures this season.

Inside info

Newcastle

Penalty taker Chris Wood
Free-kick wizard Jonjo Shelvey
Set-piece aerial threat Chris Wood
Card magnet Joelinton

Crystal Palace

Penalty taker Wilfried Zaha
Free-kick wizard Conor Gallagher
Set-piece aerial threat Marc Guehi
Card magnet Conor Gallagher

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