Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Predictions

• Newcastle have kept a clean sheet in their last four head-to-heads with these opponents
• Palace have only scored twice in their last five games in all competitions
• Callum Wilson has already netted four times this season

Newcastle back on track after tough start

A tough run of fixtures saw Newcastle lose three of their opening four games of the season but they have steadied the ship since then, going seven unbeaten in all competitions and beating Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain along the way.

The Magpies host Crystal Palace in the first game after the international break and will be hoping to convert their good recent performances into points so that they can climb the Premier League table, where they currently sit eighth.

An improvement in their defensive record has been key for Eddie Howe’s side, they have kept five clean sheets in their last seven games, and they are fancied to record a win to nil in this clash.

Injuries mounting for Palace

Crystal Palace have had a solid start to the new season but they have an extremely busy treatment room at present and that could be a major issue when they visit Newcastle.

The Eagles have only netted twice in their last five games in all competitions as they struggle without the likes of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

Palace have also failed to score in their last four meetings with these opponents and may struggle to get anything out of a Newcastle back line that has been much more solid in recent weeks.

Home comforts key for Magpies

Newcastle’s success since their takeover has been built upon a foundation of rock solid home form, as demonstrated by the fact that they have lost three times from 22 league games across this season and last at St James’ Park, twice to Liverpool and once to Arsenal.

The Magpies have won three of their four home games in the league this season and will be riding high after their remarkable 4-1 win over Paris Saint Germain in their last outing in their own back yard.

Eddie Howe’s side should be able to record a win to nil here, and with Alexander Isak an injury risk, Callum Wilson is primed to step up.

The forward has four Premier League goals already despite playing second fiddle to the Swedish striker and can get on the scoresheet in this one.

Despite their issues going forward, Crystal Palace have been solid at the back so don’t expect Newcastle to blow them away.

Correct score backers should consider a 2-0 home win in what may be a competitive game.

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