Newcastle vs Crystal Palace predictions, betting tips and odds: Magpies can soar into third

Where to watch Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

You can watch Newcastle vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League at 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 16, live on Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace prediction & best bet

Newcastle to win & over 2.5 goals
2pts 29-20 Coral, Ladbrokes

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Newcastle vs Crystal Palace odds

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Newcastle vs Crystal Palace predictions

Last week could not have gone much better for Newcastle. Not only did they rout Manchester United 4-1, but Chelsea and Nottingham Forest dropped points against Ipswich and Everton, leaving the Magpies in a commanding position in their bid to secure Champions League football for the second time in three seasons. 

The Magpies were irresistible in their thrashing of Manchester United, racking up seven corners to their opponents' two, winning the shot count 13-9 and posting an impressive expected-goals figure of 2.2. 

They managed to net four goals without leading scorer Alexander Isak getting in on the act, showing how their strength comes through unity rather than individuals. 

Jason Tindall, filling in for the ill Eddie Howe, had no issue in starting Harvey Barnes ahead of Anthony Gordon and he was rewarded for that bold call as Barnes netted two of Newcastle's goals on Sunday. 

The Magpies are in fourth following that victory and, due to their immense strength in depth and current form, it would be no surprise to see them leapfrog Nottingham Forest into third place with a win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday. 

The Eagles had been in great form themselves prior to the weekend, stringing together an eight-game unbeaten run and reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup, but they will be reeling after a heavy 5-2 defeat at Manchester City and Oliver Glasner will be eager to avoid further embarrassment at St James' Park.

However, even with Marc Guehi back from suspension, their defence may come under a lot of pressure on Tyneside. Newcastle's 4-1 rout of the Red Devils was no fluke, with the Magpies scoring ten goals while winning their last three Premier League home games. 

Wednesday's hosts have also put four past Nottingham Forest and netted three against both Liverpool and Aston Villa at St James' this term, suggesting the goals should flow as they secure three points against the Eagles. 

Palace, led by 13-goal Jean-Philippe Mateta and creative genius Eberechi Eze, could help bring up a high goal tally, but as their last two away games have seen them draw with already-relegated Southampton and ship five at Manchester City suggests they may fall short. 

Confidence is extremely high at Newcastle thanks to a five-game winning streak which includes a triumph over Liverpool in the EFL Cup final and a 4-3 home victory against Nottingham Forest, and they can make it six in a row against Palace.

Over 2.5 goals has landed in the Magpies' last nine Premier League home games and it could be worth combining that selection with a home victory to eke out some extra value.

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Key stat

Newcastle have scored ten goals while winning their last three Premier League home matches

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace team news

Newcastle
Joe Willock is available but Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Lewis Hall remain out for the hosts, who will again be managed by Jason Tindall as Eddie Howe recovers from pneumonia.

Crystal Palace
Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are Palace's only confirmed absentees. Romain Esse and Matt Turner should be back in the squad following illness, alongside Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah, who can return after suspension.

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace predicted line-ups

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
Subs: Krafth, Targett, Longstaff, Miley, Willock, Gordon, Wilson.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.
Subs: Clyne, Lerma, Chilwell, Esse, Kamada, Franca, Nketiah.

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Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder player stats

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Newcastle vs Crystal Palace bet builder predictions

Jacob Murphy to score or assist
The Newcastle winger has netted two goals and provided three assists in his last four matches and can make a big impact again

Ismaila Sarr to have a shot on target
No Crystal Palace player has managed more shots on target in the Premier League than the Senegalese player's 24 and his pace should cause the Magpies some issues

Will Hughes to be booked
The combative Eagles midfielder has picked up ten yellows in the Premier League and may struggle to cope with Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali

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