Crystal Palace will host Newcastle in the eighth round of the English Premier League on the evening of 25 October 2026, with both sides looking to improve on inconsistent starts to the season. The prediction is for Crystal Palace to claim all three points at home.
Crystal Palace have yet to find their best form under Pierre Sage. After seven league matches, the Eagles have recorded two wins, one draw and four defeats, leaving them 14th in the Premier League table on seven points.
Their position remains precarious, with Crystal Palace only two points clear of the relegation zone. The team have also lost three of their past four matches, adding to the pressure ahead of Newcastle’s visit.
Newcastle are only marginally better placed. Matthias Jaissle’s side sit 11th in the English top flight with eight points from seven games.
The Magpies have collected those points through two victories and two draws, while they have been beaten in their other three fixtures. Newcastle have also suffered three defeats in their last four matches, giving the visitors a similar recent record to their opponents.
The two clubs have met 58 times. Crystal Palace have won 14 of those fixtures, while Newcastle have prevailed on 31 occasions. The remaining 13 matches ended in draws.
Bookmakers make Newcastle slight favourites for the encounter, despite both teams’ recent struggles and their relatively modest positions in the table.
The forecast, however, takes a different view. With home advantage, Crystal Palace are tipped to overcome Newcastle and secure a valuable three-point victory.