Crystal Palace return to Premier League action on Sunday when they host Newcastle United at Selhurst Park, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm. The match follows Palace’s 2-2 Europa League draw away to Besiktas on Thursday.
The pre-match market makes the contest difficult to call. Palace are priced at 15/8 to win, Newcastle are 13/10 and the draw is available at 13/5. A goals-based selection of both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is priced at 4/5.
There is support for that market from both teams’ defensive records. Palace have conceded 17 goals in seven Premier League matches, the highest total in the division according to the supplied figures, while Newcastle have allowed 14. Palace have scored in three of their last four fixtures, and Newcastle have failed to find the net only once in their seven league games.
Palace’s return from Istanbul may be a factor after their midweek European trip, although their performance against Besiktas was described as much improved. Jean-Philippe Mateta also returned to the team in midweek. Newcastle, meanwhile, have lost three of their last four matches and were beaten 4-1 by Coventry City earlier this month.
Adam Wharton is highlighted as a potential player angle for Palace. The midfielder averages 1.6 key passes per game, the best figure among Palace players in the supplied data, and draws 1.7 fouls per match. He is priced at 6/4 to win two or more fouls against Newcastle.
The recommended 6/1 bet builder combines both teams to score with Sven Botman to have a shot and Nico Gonzalez to be carded. Botman has averaged 0.7 shots per game this season, while Gonzalez has already received two league bookings and averages 2.6 fouls per match. The match is scheduled to be shown on Sky Sports+.
