Crystal Palace vs Newcastle prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-11-29 15:00.
[p]Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa last Saturday marked the third consecutive Premier League match in which they have conceded exactly twice (D2, L1), hardly helping their battle to move out of the relegation zone. In their defence, they’ve been badly hit with injuries, and manager Oliver Glasner will reportedly be backed with significant funds in the January transfer window.[/p]
[p]Before that, Palace resume the hunt for a second home league win of the season (D2, L3) and a fourth consecutive unbeaten H2H at Selhurst Park against Newcastle United (W1, D2). However, having failed to score in three of their last four games against any opponent there (W1, D1, L2), hopes might not be that high among the Eagles faithful. [/p]
[p]Nevertheless, they’re up against Newcastle, who are searching for consistency and start the weekend just inside the top half after losing 2-0 at home to West Ham United on Monday night. Manager Eddie Howe rued his men trying “a bit too hard” to score in the closing stages, while left-back Lewis Hall urged Magpies fans to “stick with us” after a frustrating evening.[/p]
[p]Had they won, Newcastle would have ended the last matchday only two points behind second-placed Manchester City, showing how bunched up those chasing league leaders Liverpool are, and a win here could – if other results go their way – lift them as high as sixth. To do that though, they’ll have to do what no away side has done across the past six H2Hs anywhere and get on the scoresheet.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: IsmaĂŻla Sarr finally came good for Palace against Villa, registering both his first league assist and goal of the season. He hasn’t lost a club game after scoring since the start of last term (W4, D2). Harvey Barnes completed the scoring for Newcastle against Nottingham Forest earlier this month (W 3-1) and his last three goals have all come away from home – two of them between the 80th and 85th minutes.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Newcastle have lost six of their last eight league games in London (W2).[/p]
[p][i]Written by John Pennington[/i][/p]