Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Prediction 12 April 2026
🔊 On Sunday, Selhurst Park will host a clash between two teams separated by just three points in the league table. Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace have managed only one win in their last 10 Premier League home games, while Eddie Howe's Newcastle suffered two consecutive defeats before the international break. However, the Magpies have a chance to complete their first double over the Eagles since 2014. Will the visitors seize the opportunity, coming into this matchup as favorites?
Head-to-Head
📊 Newcastle have been unable to secure an away win against Crystal Palace since 2020, going four matches without a victory (one loss and three draws). However, in their first-round encounter, the Magpies claimed a 2-0 win at St James' Park and now have the opportunity to defeat the Eagles twice in a season for the first time since the 2013/14 campaign. A notable aspect of their head-to-head clashes is that 8 of the last 9 meetings have ended with at least one side failing to score.
Head-to-head statistics Crystal Palace - Newcastle
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Oliver Glasner's team currently sit 14th with 39 points and have a game in hand compared to their table rivals. However, that game is against Manchester City. It's worth noting that the Eagles have managed just one win in their last 10 Premier League home matches (4 draws, 5 losses). Their sole victory came against Wolverhampton in February (1-0). Paradoxically, Crystal Palace have been much more assured on the road, collecting 23 points, the fifth-best away record in the league.
Midweek, however, the Glaziers finally gave their fans something to cheer about. They secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in the first leg of the Conference League quarter-finals, moving a step closer to the trophy with an impressive performance against a renowned but struggling opponent. Fiorentina had minimal chances against Dean Henderson's goal, while Oliver Glasner's side created seven dangerous opportunities with an xG of 3.2.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Newcastle United Team Overview
The Magpies sit 12th in the table with 42 points after 31 matches. The international break couldn't have come at a better time for them, as Newcastle first suffered a heavy defeat against Barcelona (2-7) in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, and then lost to Sunderland (1-2) in their second Tyne-Wear derby of the season, which was a significant blow.
However, Eddie Howe's side have been performing admirably on the road. They have secured four victories in their last six away games across all competitions. Apart from their setback at Camp Nou, they faced defeat against Man City at the Etihad (1-2). Losing to such opponents is nothing to be ashamed of, especially considering that during this stretch, Newcastle managed to outplay two Champions League contenders - Aston Villa (3-1) and Chelsea (1-0).
Match Results: Newcastle United
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Crystal Palace
🎙 Oliver Glasner after the match against Fiorentina: "More important than the scoreline, I believe, is our performance. Especially in the first and last 20 minutes of the game. Everything was excellent: pressing, ball control, attacking play. We created many dangerous situations and were close to scoring a fourth goal."
❌ Eddie Nketiah is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during training two days before the match against Fiorentina. Evann Guessand picked up a knock during the game with the "Viola," putting his participation in the upcoming fixture in doubt. Additionally, Cheick Doucouré is still recovering from a knee injury.
Newcastle United
🎙 Eddie Howe on the captain's return: "Yes, we look stronger than we did before the Sunderland game. Bruno caught the mumps after returning from Brazil, which delayed his comeback, so he won't be able to play in this match. I think there are doubts about the Bournemouth game as well. It's not an injury but an illness that prevented him from doing the crucial work needed to participate in these games. So, he might be back for the next match, but it's important he returns when he's ready."
❌ It was expected that Bruno Guimarães would return to the field after his injury; however, the team captain contracted an illness that hindered his necessary preparation after coming back from Brazil. Fabian Schär suffered a foot infection and is out for a month. Emil Krafth is sidelined until June due to a serious knee injury. But there is some good news: Lewis Miley has been training with the team and is close to returning. Sven Botman is also training after facial surgery and, according to Eddie Howe, will play with a protective mask.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The main referee for the match is Andy Madley. This season, he has issued 53 yellow cards across 16 Premier League matches, averaging 3.3 per game. The Englishman also ranks in the top five for red cards, with three dismissals. Newcastle average 2.1 cautions per away match, while Crystal Palace receive 2 at home. Both teams are desperate for points, and in their last six head-to-heads, the total of over 3.5 yellow cards has been surpassed. This is the bet we're backing.
⚽ Goal Prediction
As mentioned earlier, only 1 of the last 9 encounters between these sides featured both teams scoring. Crystal Palace have struggled to pick up points at home but have kept clean sheets in their last five home games across all competitions. Newcastle, meanwhile, comfortably defeated Chelsea without conceding on their last away trip. Given these stats, it's no surprise that a bet on both teams to score (no) could come through again.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Newcastle are among the league leaders in average corners won. Even on the road, the Magpies boast an impressive 5.93 corners per game. Crystal Palace deliver fewer at home, averaging 4.6 corners per match. Considering the visitors will be fresher, betting on over 3.5 corners for Newcastle seems optimal. Eddie Howe's side have surpassed this mark in 18 of their last 20 Premier League matches.
Editor's Prediction
The Eagles have struggled at home in the Premier League, but Selhurst Park has traditionally been a tough venue for Newcastle, who have only managed one win in their last ten visits here. Crystal Palace are in good form, yet their Conference League match could take a toll on their freshness. This makes the outcome of this clash highly unpredictable. Both sides are not known for high-scoring encounters, so we don't expect to see many goals here. A goalless draw, even at 0-0, is quite possible.
However, the least risky bet according to our editorial team is on over 3.5 yellow cards. This bet is supported by the head-to-head statistics, the referee's tendencies, and the current league standings of both teams. Direct competitors are set to battle it out fiercely at Selhurst Park!
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