Newcastle vs Crystal Palace prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 16, 2025
On April 16, 2025, St. James' Park in Newcastle will host a Premier League Round 29 match between Newcastle and Crystal Palace. I suggest betting on goals in this encounter.
Newcastle
Newcastle approaches this home fixture on the back of a confident and undoubtedly landmark victory over Manchester United. Eddie Howe's men thrashed their opponents 4-1 at home, allowing them to climb to fourth place in the standings. Success in the upcoming game could see Newcastle overtake Nottingham and narrow the gap to second-placed Arsenal to four points.
This season can already be considered successful for the Magpies. The team claimed a trophy by defeating future national champions Liverpool 2-0 in the League Cup final.
Currently, Newcastle is showcasing impressive form, having won five matches in a row. The upcoming schedule looks promising: the team has seven games left in the season, four of which will be played at home and three away. This setup and their current form leave a serious chance for a successful campaign finish and securing a Champions League spot.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace could not replicate Newcastle's success in the past round. Oliver Glasner's team faced another Manchester club, City, away. The match started unexpectedly well for Palace as they led 2-0, but a more classier and organized opponent managed not only to equalize before the break but also to secure a resounding victory — the final score was 5-2 in favor of the hosts. This defeat was Palace's first in the last 10 away matches across all competitions. Before visiting the Etihad, the team was on an impressive run: 7 wins and 2 draws.
The Eagles have little tournament motivation left. They have 43 points, trailing the seventh position by 11 points with a game in hand. Under these circumstances, the focus will likely shift towards the FA Cup. Soon, Palace will face Aston Villa in a Wembley semifinal — a chance the team will surely try to make the most of.
Probable lineups
- Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Burn, Schar, Trippier, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Barnes, Murphy, Isak
- Crystal Palace: Henderson, Munoz, Guehi, Lacroix, Richards, Mitchell, Wharton, Lerma, Eze, Sarr, Mateta
Match facts and H2H
- Newcastle scores at least two goals in four consecutive matches.
- In 11 of Newcastle's last 13 home games, the "total over 2.5" bet has won.
- Crystal Palace scores in 18 consecutive matches.
- The first meeting of the season ended in a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.
Prediction
Newcastle is in excellent form and motivated to fight for the top four, while Crystal Palace, without much tournament pressure, can still find the net. Considering both teams' attacking styles, a Total over 2.5 at 1.7 odds is the optimal choice.
