Our Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Prediction: 1-1
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Newcastle vs Crystal Palace prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
If you're looking for more top picks, check out our must-win fixtures for today to see which teams have the highest chance of securing victory!
Recent Form Insights
Newcastle's Last Match – Burnley vs Newcastle
Newcastle will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England Premier League victory over Burnley, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Newcastle had 51% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burnley | 49% | 11 (4) | 1.05 | 44 |
 Newcastle | 51% | 12 (9) | 2.01 | 39 |
Crystal Palace's Last Match – Crystal Palace vs Fulham
Crystal Palace will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England Premier League stalemate against Fulham on January 1. In that match, Crystal Palace recorded 40% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace | 40% | 7 (3) | 1.59 | 54 |
 Fulham | 60% | 10 (5) | 2 | 49 |
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Newcastle 18-14
Crystal Palace 12-15
What are the odds for this match?
Newcastle to win: @1.666
Draw: @4
Crystal Palace to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3) : Nick Pope, Lewis Miley, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) : Dean Henderson, Jefferson Lerma, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Brennan Johnson, Yeremy Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta
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