Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, April 12, 2026
English Premier League
In the 32nd round of the English Premier League on April 12, 2026, Crystal Palace will face Newcastle United. This is a meeting between two clubs who have declined this season.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United: Team News and Expert Analysis
The London side won their first trophies in history in 2025, lifting both the Cup and the Super Cup. However, despite a strong start to the new season, the team slumped in the autumn. Only at the end of February did they enter a decent run, including in the Conference League, where they progressed through Zrinjski and AEK Larnaca in the playoffs. Against Fiorentina, the first leg was very confident – they won 3-0.
The club from St. James' Park also claimed a trophy last season—their first in a long time—by winning the League Cup. They also took fifth place in the Premier League from Aston Villa, which allowed them to qualify for the Champions League, where this time they made it to the playoffs and even knocked out Qarabag, but lost to Barcelona. Domestically, however, there were defeats in the cups and a slip back to mid-table in the Premier League, including a recent loss to Sunderland.
The capital team scores an average of 1.1 goals per match and concedes about the same—1.17 per match. Eddie Howe's side play slightly more entertaining football: 1.42 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have won three of the last five head-to-head matches, including the last two, with just one defeat.
The slight advantage goes to the visitors. But they also face issues—so the bet is on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.62).
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United: Key Stats and Trends
- Crystal Palace have lost two of their last twelve matches
- 50% of Crystal Palace's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.27
- Newcastle United have lost three of their last five matches
- 65% of Newcastle's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.87
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United: Probable Starting Lineups
Crystal Palace are expected to line up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Benítez – Kanwo, Lacroix, Richards – Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Johnson – Guessand, Sarr – Larsen. Doucouré will be absent.
Newcastle United are likely to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ramsdale – Hall, Burn, Botman, Trippier – Ramsey, Joelinton – Barnes, Gordon, Elanga – Woltemade. Krafth will not play, and Botman is doubtful.
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