Monday, December 23, 2024

Bitesize Prediction: Newcastle vs Crystal Palace – 21/10/23

Competition: Premier League

Market: Newcastle win

Odds: 1/2 @ BetUS

Looking to mark their return from October’s international break with a statement at St. James’ Park, Newcastle will welcome Crystal Palace to the north east.

Starting with the hosts, while Newcastle might have been disappointed after entering October’s international break with a 2-2 stalemate away at West Ham, the Magpies have once again continued to gain a string of plaudits. Putting in a famous performance against French giants PSG earlier in the month as they claimed a remarkable 4-1 romp at St. James’ Park, Eddie Howe’s side now have their sights firmly set on punching a Champions League knockout stage ticket. Unbeaten in each of their previous seven appearances across all formats – a run that stems back to September 2nd – the former Bournemouth boss will be most excited by his side’s free-scoring performances in the final third. Along with landing a remarkable 8-0 romp away at Premier League returners Sheffield United last month, Newcastle have bagged a stunning 17 strikes in just their last five outings. Excited to make a return to St. James’ this weekend, Howe’s high-flying squad should be smelling a real opportunity on home soil.

As for the visitors, although Crystal Palace might have caused a major upset at Old Trafford back on September 30th as they landed a 1-0 victory against Manchester United, Roy Hodgson’s side have struggled to find much stability since opening up the 2023/24 campaign. Mustering just a single victory from any of their previous five appearances against Premier League opposition across all formats, the one-time England boss will be more than aware that his side faces a real challenge on Saturday afternoon. Crashing out of the EFL Cup in their most recent trip to St. James’ Park last season, the Eagles have also managed to claim just a sole win from any of their previous eight contests against the Champions League dreamers – a run that stems back to February 2020. Although Saturday’s opponents might open this weekend’s fixtures with just a single point separating them in the Premier League standings, we are backing a home victory here.

Bet: Newcastle 1/2 to beat Crystal Palace in Saturday’s Premier League matchup @ BetUS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tom Dunstan


Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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