Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 25, 2026
In the eighth round of the English Premier League, Crystal Palace will face Newcastle United on October 25, 2026. Both sides will be determined to claim victory.
Crystal Palace - Newcastle United team news and expert analysis
The London club had no trophies to its name until 2025, but then went on to win the FA Cup and the Community Shield, before Glasner added a Conference League triumph. As a result, the English side are now competing in a more prestigious international tournament, the Europa League. They began their campaign with a resounding 4-0 win over Lech. This month, they scored twice against Lyon but still lost 3-2. On Thursday, they drew 2-2 with Besiktas despite playing with a numerical advantage. In domestic competition, the new manager made a more modest start. They won in the League Cup, but suffered a number of defeats in the Premier League early on. In October, they secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. Against Brighton, however, they completely collapsed, suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat.
The team from Newcastle upon Tyne played in the Champions League playoffs in the spring, but at the same time slipped to 12th place in the Premier League. In the summer, both manager Howe and a number of key stars left the club. Nevertheless, they made a respectable start to the new season, winning in the League Cup and actively picking up points in the league. They did suffer a heavy 4-1 defeat to Coventry, though. Against Aston Villa in the previous round, they failed to score and lost again, 1-0.
The capital club are currently scoring 1.29 goals per game while conceding significantly more, at 2.43. Barnes and his teammates score 1.43 goals per match but concede an average of two.
Previous meetings: Crystal Palace - Newcastle United
The current visitors have won half of the last six head-to-head encounters, although they have also lost twice during that run.
The visitors are considered the nominal favorites. Still, an entertaining match is more likely, so our pick is "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.62).
Crystal Palace - Newcastle United: key statistics and trends
- Crystal Palace have won one of their last six matches
- 57% of Crystal Palace matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.71 goals per game
- Newcastle United have won four of their last six matches
- 71% of Newcastle matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.43 goals per game
Crystal Palace - Newcastle United: possible starting lineups
Crystal Palace play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Benitez — Mitchell, Kanvo, Lerma, Richards — Kamada, Wharton — Timber, Pino, Khalaïli — Strand-Larsen
Newcastle United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Gornichek - Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Miley - Willock, Schär - Barnes, Wissa, Murphy - Fernandez Pardo
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