Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Predictions

• There have been at least three goals in nine of Crystal Palace’s ten games this season
• Newcastle have lost their last two away matches by a 4-1 scoreline
• The Magpies have won on just one of their last 12 visits to Selhurst Park

Palace may be on the road to recovery

Crystal Palace were left shaken last week when they suffered a 5-0 defeat at arch-rivals Brighton at the Amex Stadium, when Pierre Sage’s team found themselves three goals behind inside ten minutes.

They will be looking to put that result firmly behind them when they entertain Newcastle on Sunday and they took a positive first step on Thursday when they earned a 2-2 Europa League draw at Besiktas.

A trip to Turkey is always a tricky European assignment, but the Eagles stood up to the challenge and will be delighted to be back at base after three away matches in the space of a week.

They claimed a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on the last occasion they were on their own patch and they will fancy their chances of seeing off Newcastle, who have been struggling on the road.

Magpies’ away form a big concern

The Magpies have been getting used to life under Matthias Jaissle after he replaced Eddie Howe over the summer, but their away displays have to improve drastically if the Tynesiders are to enjoy a successful campaign.

Their last two games on their travels against Leeds and promoted Coventry have both ended in 4-1 defeats and while they beat another team who were playing in the Championship last season, Hull, a home loss to Aston Villa means it is three reverses in their last four games.

They have won on just one of their last 12 visits to Selhurst Park, and that situation looks unlikely to improve on Sunday, so take Palace to come out on top.

As five of Newcastle’s last seven games and all but one of Palace’s ten 2026-27 assignments have featured at least three goals, a 2-1 home win may appeal to those looking for a correct-score interest.

Mateta’s return has been timely

Further good news for home fans is that Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was back among the goals against Besiktas on Thursday and he could open his league account on Sunday.

The France international notched 12 times in the Premier League last season and has fond memories of playing Newcastle, having scored both goals as a substitute in the 2-1 win the Eagles earned the last time the Magpies were in town in April.