Crystal Palace is set to face Newcastle United in an important Premier League clash. Both teams have had varying outcomes in their recent matches, impacting their standings and strategies.
Historical Context
Historically, Crystal Palace struggled against Newcastle at home in the Premier League from 1994 to 2013, losing their first four encounters. However, in the last 10 meetings, they have fared better, with only one defeat (W3 D6).
Match Preview
Newcastle recently secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at St James’ Park in January. They are aiming to achieve a Premier League double against Palace for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
Current Form
- Newcastle has lost only one of their last nine matches against Crystal Palace (W4 D4).
- They have managed to keep a clean sheet in six of the last eight encounters.
Crystal Palace’s Struggles
Crystal Palace has won just one of their last ten games at Selhurst Park. They have drawn four and lost five during this period. Their sole victory came against bottom-placed Wolves in February.
Home Performance Statistics
- Crystal Palace has only three home wins this season, ahead of only Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur.
- In contrast, Newcastle has lost six of their last nine Premier League matches, sharing the joint-most defeats since January 25th.
- Only Leeds (8), Burnley (6), and Tottenham (3) have gathered fewer points than Newcastle over their last nine games (9 points).
Team News
Crystal Palace’s performance after UEFA Conference League matches has been disappointing. They have managed only one win from nine Premier League games following such matches this season (D2 L6).
Meanwhile, Newcastle has improved slightly on away games, winning two of their last three. They aim to achieve back-to-back away victories for the first time since April 2025.
Managerial Milestone
Eddie Howe has won 82 of his 172 matches as Newcastle’s manager. This puts him just one win shy of the club record held by legends Bobby Robson and Kevin Keegan.
Defensive and Offensive Stats
- Crystal Palace has conceded 43% of their goals from non-penalty set-pieces, the highest ratio in the league.
- Newcastle has scored 14 goals from set-pieces this season, ranking behind Arsenal (21) and Manchester United (18).
Player Spotlight
Anthony Gordon shines for Newcastle by scoring in his last three Premier League games. This marks his best scoring streak, and the last English player to achieve a longer streak for Newcastle was Joe Willock, with seven goals in May 2021.
This upcoming match will not only impact the teams’ standings but also reflect their ongoing journeys throughout the Premier League season. Fans can expect an engaging clash as both sides work to improve their performance and adapt to their current circumstances.
