Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds - Toothless Newcastle tipped to lose again

Crystal Palace face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Friday
The match is being played at Selhurst Park at 20:00 GMT
Crystal Palace have won 2 of their last 4 matches
Newcastle have lost 3 of their last 5 matches

Wilfred Zaha has been Crystal Palace's star man once again this season (Getty Images).

Crystal Palace face Newcastle in the Premier League on Friday night. Newcastle have struggled of late, losing three of their last five matches.

Crystal Palace Form

Crystal Palace are sat mid table in 11th after their first nine matches of the Premier League season.

They have won two of their last four matches - losing the other two - and have four wins on their record. Their last two victories came against newly-promoted Fulham and Leeds.

Last time out, Palace suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Burnley at Turf Moor.

Roy Hodgson’s team struggled without the creativity and threat of Wilfred Zaha, who they are hopeful that they will have available again on Friday.

Crystal Palace Team News

Roy Hodgson said he is hopeful that Wilfred Zaha will be available to return on Friday. Luka Milivojevic, Wayne Hennessey, Connor Wickham, Nathan Ferguson and James Tomkins are all missing.

Newcastle Form

Newcastle have really struggled in recent weeks, losing three of their last five matches in the Premier League.

Steve Bruce’s team have won just one match during that time, with that run seeing them fall to 15th in the table.

Their 2-1 win over an Everton side that were missing key pieces has since been followed up by back-to-back 2-0 losses against Southampton and Chelsea.

A Federico Fernandez (OG) and Tammy Abraham goal gave Chelsea the three points as Newcastle sat back for the majority of the game with 11 men behind the ball.

Newcastle Team News

Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser and Matt Ritchie are all doubts for the away side. Martin Dubravka, Jamaal Lascelles, Paul Dummett and Dwight Gayle are all ruled out.

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Head to Head

Newcastle have won 27 of the head to head meetings to Crystal Palace’s 11. There have also been 9 draws.

Crystal Palace won the previous meeting 1-0 back in February.

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Odds

Crystal Palace are favourites to win here at 2.30. Newcastle are priced at 3.55 to pick up an away win, while the draw is priced at 3.30.

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Match Up

These are two teams and managers that have defensive mindsets, which will likely make this a tight match. Crystal Palace have extra quality in attack and much could depend on whether or not Wilfred Zaha is available.

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Stats

Crystal Palace have won 2 of their last 4 matches (English Premier League).
Crystal Palace have won 2 of their last 4 home matches (English Premier League).
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches against Newcastle (English Premier League).
Newcastle have lost back-to-back games without scoring (English Premier League).
Newcastle have lost 3 of their last 5 matches (English Premier League).
Newcastle have 1 win in their last 7 away matches (English Premier League).

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle FAQ

What is the best bet for Crystal Palace vs Newcastle?

The best bet for Crystal Palace vs Newcastle is Crystal Palace win. They are unbeaten in their last 5 home matches against Newcastle, who have lost 3 of their last 5 games in the Premier League.