England Premier League: Crystal Palace vs Newcastle 12/04/2026

Asian handicap betting

Crystal Palace are having a season below expectations. Until mid December they were doing fine, showing the strong team of last year. From mid December onwards however they declined.

Their squad was not deep enough for all competitions, the busy festive schedule was heavy, with injuries to key players and absences at Africa Cup of Nations. Recently they look improved, but with +10 from relegation it would not be illogical to focus more on the double matches with Fiorentina.

Below mid table Newcastle are far from initial targets. However with the Premier likely sending more than six teams to Europe again, they still have serious motivation, being -4 from 7th place. With no parallel commitments they have seven rounds to reach Europe.

In their first European appearance Crystal Palace are in the Conference quarter finals, bookmakers first favorites to win it. The target is huge and focus this week will logically be on the double clashes with the Viola. Newcastle have improved away, are the superior team and will be 100% focused. Odds above 2,30 on the away win look attractive and allow us to take asian -0,25 slightly above doubling.