Newcastle United FC vs Crystal Palace FC Best odds and tips

Newcastle United are 4th in the Premier League table with 56 points from 31 games, having won their last 5 Premier League matches to establish themselves as a Champions League contender. Eddie Howe’s men are the clear favorites with the bookmakers to take all three points on Wednesday and it’s easy to see why. Howe has overseen a stunning turnaround at St James’ Park since taking charge in November 2021, installing a brand of soccer that is proactive, fast-paced and attacking. The Magpies press high up the field, dominate possession and create plenty of chances with their 4-3-3 system and wide players. Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy provide plenty of width and penetration, while Alexander Isak is in fine form up front with 20 goals in 28 Premier League appearances. Palace will provide a very different test, however. Oliver Glasner’s men sit 12th in the table with 43 points from 31 games, a solid mid-table position that ensures safety from relegation worries. Palace have won six, drawn five and lost four of their 15 away league games this season, suggesting they can be stubborn opponents on the road.

The Eagles have won two, drawn one and lost one of their last four away Premier League games, and they could provide a stern test for Newcastle on Wednesday. Glasner has instilled a real sense of togetherness and defensive solidity at Selhurst Park since taking charge in February 2024, and his tactical flexibility – switching between 3-4-2-1 and 4-3-3 – has given Palace a freshness. Palace are much more reactive than Newcastle, sitting deep, maintaining their shape and looking to counterattack with pace and creativity. Eberechi Eze is the creative heartbeat of this side, with three assists, while Jean-Philippe Mateta’s predatory instincts up front are crucial to their counter-attacking play – the Frenchman has scored 13 Premier League goals in 30 appearances this season.

Newcastle’s home record this season reads nine wins, two draws and four defeats, while Palace have failed to win in their last 2 away games at St James’ Park. All signs point to a Newcastle win, but the visitors have shown plenty of grit on the road and could trouble the Magpies if they can pick off a few counter-attacking opportunities. Newcastle are averaging 2.00 goals per game at home in the league this season, while they’re conceding an average of 1.27. Palace, meanwhile, are averaging 1.47 goals per game away from home and conceding 1.13 – they are an efficient side that don’t need to score many to win.