Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Betiball's prediction for Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace on 04 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace preview before placing your bet.

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace: Starting Lineups Time : 04/01/2026 11:00

Newcastle United
2 - 0
Finished
Crystal Palace
88' event Joseph Willock / Jacob Murphy
78' event Nick Woltemade / Yoane Wissa
78' event Malick Thiaw
71' event Bruno Guimaraes Rodriguez Moura
63' event Valentino Livramento / Lewis Hall
63' event Jacob Ramsey / Sandro Tonali
63' event Harvey Barnes / Anthony Gordon
62' event Anthony Gordon
20' event Anthony Gordon Goal cancelled
event 87' Kaden Rodney / Adam Wharton
event 87' Romain Esse / Yeremi Pino
event 87' Joel Drakes-Thomas / Jean Philippe Mateta
event 72' Chrisantus Uche / Brennan Johnson
event 55' Marc Guehi
event 52' Justin Devenny / Nathaniel Clyne
event 49' Tyrick Mitchell
event 38' Jaydee Canvot / Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis
event 33' Brennan Johnson
88' event Joseph Willock / Jacob Murphy
event 87' Kaden Rodney / Adam Wharton
78' event Nick Woltemade / Yoane Wissa
event 87' Romain Esse / Yeremi Pino
78' event Malick Thiaw
event 87' Joel Drakes-Thomas / Jean Philippe Mateta
71' event Bruno Guimaraes Rodriguez Moura
event 72' Chrisantus Uche / Brennan Johnson
63' event Valentino Livramento / Lewis Hall
event 55' Marc Guehi
63' event Jacob Ramsey / Sandro Tonali
event 52' Justin Devenny / Nathaniel Clyne
63' event Harvey Barnes / Anthony Gordon
event 49' Tyrick Mitchell
62' event Anthony Gordon
event 38' Jaydee Canvot / Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis
20' event Anthony Gordon Goal cancelled
event 33' Brennan Johnson
Newcastle United Newcastle United
Substitutions
#27 Nick Woltemade
#11 Harvey Barnes
#41 Jacob Ramsey
#28 Joseph Willock
#21 Valentino Livramento
#37 Alex Murphy
#4 Sven Botman
#2 Kieran Trippier
#32 Aaron Ramsdale
Newcastle United Newcastle United Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
12Shots11
7Shots on Goal1
5Fouls12
8Corner Kick6
12Free kick5
5Offside2
1Yellow card3
1Aerial29
1Save5
16Successful Tackles28
7Interceptions11
27Long pass11
1Assist0
7Successful center2
5Substitution6
3Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post0
20Head Success17
2Blocked5
8Tackle11
15Dribbles8
16Throw-in17
487Passes346
116Attacks97
52Dangerous attacks52
3Corner Kicks(HT)5
5BigChances2
3BigChancesMissed2
11ShotsInsideBox9
1ShotsOutsideBox2
61DuelsWon58
1.88ExpectedGoals0.7
1.88xGNonPenalty0.7
1.64xGOT0.04
35Touches In Opposition Box26
31AccurateCrosses15
42GroundDuelsWon41
19AerialDuelsWon17
33Clearances43
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
Substitutions
#12 Chrisantus Uche
#42 Kaden Rodney
#21 Romain Esse
#55 Justin Devenny
#23 Jaydee Canvot
#86 Joel Drakes-Thomas
#44 Walter Benitez
#24 Borna Sosa
#72 Dean Benamar
Commentary
88' Newcastle United — substitution: Joseph Willock / Jacob Murphy
87' Crystal Palace — substitution: Kaden Rodney / Adam Wharton
87' Crystal Palace — substitution: Romain Esse / Yeremi Pino
87' Crystal Palace — substitution: Joel Drakes-Thomas / Jean Philippe Mateta
78' Newcastle United — substitution: Nick Woltemade / Yoane Wissa
78' Goal! Malick Thiaw - Newcastle United
72' Crystal Palace — substitution: Chrisantus Uche / Brennan Johnson
71' Goal! Bruno Guimaraes Rodriguez Moura - Newcastle United
63' Newcastle United — substitution: Valentino Livramento / Lewis Hall
63' Newcastle United — substitution: Jacob Ramsey / Sandro Tonali
63' Newcastle United — substitution: Harvey Barnes / Anthony Gordon
62' Anthony Gordon - Newcastle United receive a yellow card
55' Marc Guehi - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
52' Crystal Palace — substitution: Justin Devenny / Nathaniel Clyne
49' Tyrick Mitchell - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
38' Crystal Palace — substitution: Jaydee Canvot / Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis
33' Brennan Johnson - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
20' VAR review - Newcastle United

How We Build the Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace on 04 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Newcastle United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crystal Palace's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Newcastle United and Crystal Palace sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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