Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (4 January)

Announced among the candidates for the Big 4 this season, Newcastle has not met expectations until now. The Magpies are currently 10th in the Premier League and are 4 points behind the bottom European seat. After going three games without a win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, they reacted this week. Newcastle took advantage of a trip to relegated Burnley to resume their march forward 1-3. Newcastle suffers from its irregularity, as evidenced by its record of 7 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats. Crystal Palace now occupies 11th place in the Premier League with the same number of points as their opponent of the day.

Once well placed in the race for Europe, the London team has stalled recently. Indeed, the Eagles have posted three consecutive losses. They lost to Manchester City 0-3, Leeds 4-1 and Tottenham last weekend 0-1. This week, Crystal Palace hosted Fulham. 

Looking at the tactical landscape, Newcastle’s home form has been a defining strength, and their ability to overwhelm opponents early was evident in the previous meeting, where they were four goals up by halftimeForza Football+1. Palace, on the other hand, have been working to tighten their defensive transitions, especially after conceding heavily in several away fixtures. Both teams have played multiple high‑intensity matches in recent weeks, and the physical demands have shaped their lineup decisions. Newcastle’s midfield balance, particularly with players like Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton rotating roles, has been a focal point of recent discussions, while Palace continue to rely on Eberechi Eze’s creativity when he is fully fit.

Taking all of this into account, the momentum, squad depth and recent head‑to‑head history point strongly toward Newcastle having the upper hand. Their dominant win in April and their generally stronger performances at St James’ Park give them a clear psychological edge. Palace have shown fight in patches, but their inconsistency away from home remains a concern. With the patterns of play observed in recent matches and the current trajectory of both squads, the most realistic outcome appears to be a Newcastle victory, and our prediction for this match is a 3–0 scoreline.

• Summary: Newcastle United is going head to head with Crystal Palace starting on 4 Jan 2026 at 15:00 UTC at St James' Park stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: John Brooks
• Newcastle Feedinco Rating: 6.82
• Crystal Palace Feedinco Rating: 6.87