Newcastle will aim to build on their current form against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, as they ride a four-match winning streak in the Premier League.

Newcastle (17-5-9) has outperformed recently, winning five of their last six matches, placing them fourth in the EPL standings with 56 points. In contrast, Crystal Palace (11-10-10) holds 43 points and boasts a solid record of 4-1-1 in their recent encounters. Their last meeting on November 30 ended in a 1-1 tie.

Match Details

Kickoff is scheduled at St. James’ Park at 2:30 p.m. ET. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Newcastle is favored at -150 (bet $150 to win $100), while Crystal Palace is listed at +400 as underdogs. The draw is priced at +300, and the total goals line is set at 2.5.

Before placing any bets on Newcastle vs. Crystal Palace, check what notable soccer expert Brandt Sutton has predicted.

“Newcastle is on a remarkable run, having secured four straight league victories. However, they have struggled historically against Crystal Palace, only managing one win in their last six encounters across all competitions,” Sutton noted. “In their previous face-off, the two teams ended in a stalemate, with Newcastle failing to register a single shot on target.”

Predictions

Crystal Palace +0.5 (+110 on DraftKings)

Despite Newcastle’s excellent standing, Crystal Palace has shown resilience in recent months. They are 5-1-2 in their last eight matches starting from February, including victories over teams above them in the rankings. Sutton believes both teams are likely to find the net this match.

Both Teams to Score: Yes (-150)

The action at St. James’ Park has been fruitful, with goals from both sides in the last five home games for Newcastle. With a consistent history of scoring in recent encounters, Sutton expects this trend to continue.

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