Selhurst Park braces for a Premier League clash on October 25, 2026, as Crystal Palace host Newcastle United. The Eagles, currently on 11 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, arrive in strong recent form, having secured three wins, one draw, and just one defeat in their last five outings. Their solid defensive record, conceding only 36 goals, suggests a disciplined unit. Newcastle, meanwhile, sit with a slightly better win rate (38% to Palace's 35%) but have endured a more inconsistent run lately, with two wins and three losses in their last five. Their goal-scoring prowess (45 goals) is evident, but a leaky defence (47 conceded) could be their undoing.
Head-to-head encounters paint a mixed picture, with both sides enjoying recent victories, including a dominant 5-0 win for Newcastle and a couple of 2-0 and 2-1 wins for Palace. The odds reflect a tightly contested affair, with Newcastle marginally favoured at 2.65, though the draw at 3.84 and a Palace win at 2.67 are all highly plausible outcomes. Interestingly, the win probability heavily skews towards a draw or an away win (45% each), with Palace's win probability at just 10% despite home advantage. This suggests a perceived gap in quality that recent form might contradict. Expect goals, with Over 2.5 priced at 1.68, hinting at an open game. The key battle will likely be Palace's resilience against Newcastle's attacking threat, with set-pieces and counter-attacks potentially proving decisive.
44. W. Benítez, 26. C. Richards, 5. A. Disasi, 6. J. Canvot, 25. A. Khalaili, 20. A. Wharton, 18. D. Kamada, 3. T. Mitchell, 11. D. McNeil, 10. Yeremy Pino, 14. J. Mateta
21. L. Hornicek, 67. L. Miley, 12. M. Thiaw, 4. S. Botman, 3. L. Hall, 6. Nico, 7. Joelinton, 20. M. Fernandez-Pardo, 28. J. Willock, 11. H. Barnes, 9. Y. Wissa
Match events
36' Card Yellow Card — Nico González (Newcastle)
45'+1 Card Yellow Card — Fabian Schär (Newcastle)
47' Goal Normal Goal — William Osula (Newcastle) (assists: Jacob Murphy)
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