Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

Fresh from ending 2025 on a high with a commanding 3–1 win over Burnley, Newcastle United will look to carry that momentum into the New Year when they host Crystal Palace on Sunday at 8:30 PM IST. 

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, started off the year with a frustrating 1–1 draw and remained in search of a spark to end their winless run. Different moods but same objective as both sides will be desperate to win. 

Current Standings: Newcastle sit 13th in the table with 26 points, while Crystal Palace, despite their recent setbacks remain a step ahead in 10th with 27 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: With 13 wins in 28 games, it's Newcastle who holds the advantage in this rivalry, which has produced 9 draws.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

Newcastle’s season so far has been inconsistent, mixing eye-catching results like the win over Manchester City, a 4-1 victory against Everton, and draws with Chelsea and Aston Villa, with disappointing lows such as back-to-back 3-1 defeats to West Ham and Brentford. 

That said, the Magpies have also been unfortunate, with Yoane Wissa—brought in as cover for Alexander Isak—suffering an injury before even making his debut, derailing Newcastle’s plans before they could take shape.

Despite a mixed run of form, Newcastle remain just four points off fifth place. They will feel confident about overcoming Crystal Palace this Sunday, especially given their strong home record; the Magpies have remained unbeaten at St. James' Park since their defeat to Arsenal back in September.

Stats that matter 

1. Newcastle haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last 12 games in the League.
2. The Magpies have remained unbeaten in their last six home games in the league (4W 2D).
3. After finding the net against Burnley in his first start in Newcastle colours, Yoane Wissa has now been directly involved in eight goals across his last eight league starts (six goals, two assists). 

Team News

Along with their long-term injury concerns, Newcastle will also be without Anthony Elanga once again, with the winger set to miss this fixture too and eyeing a return this month.

Newcastle United  Probable XI - Pope (GK); Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon. 

Crystal Palace Preview

Crystal Palace’s campaign has told a tale of two halves: a bright start that yielded 16 points from the opening 10 games, followed by a slowdown that produced just 11 from the next nine. The dip is underlined by only three wins in that spell—two of them coming against sides in the relegation zone. 

They did, however, usher in 2026 with a 1-1 draw against Fulham, ending a three-game losing streak. But the concern came late on, as fatigue crept in, something coach Oliver alluded to in the post-match interview, and with just a two-day turnaround, recovery could be as important as tactics.

Stats that matter

1. Crystal Palace are winless in their last six games across all competitions.
2. Palace have quietly turned into one of the league’s stronger travellers, picking up five wins from nine away games, which ranks them fifth overall for points collected on the road.
3. The Eagles have failed to score in their last four visits to St. James’ Park. 

Team News 

Beyond their AFCON absentees, and the long term absences from injuries, Palace could miss the services of Will Hughes, who was subbed off early against Fulham due to an injury.

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (GK); Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Wharton, Canvot, Mitchell; Devenny, Pino; Mateta. 

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

Sunday’s clash with Crystal Palace presents Newcastle with a golden opportunity to break into the top ten. Encouragingly for the Magpies, this fixture has been kind to them, with the hosts suffering just one defeat in their last eight league meetings with the Eagles. 

However, Palace can still take heart from their overall away form this season, but recent cracks are hard to ignore, having lost two of their last five games on the road. Taking everything into account, Newcastle look the safer bet to come out on top. 

Newcastle United to win (2-1)

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