Newcastle United is set to host Crystal Palace on Sunday in what promises to be an exciting match as both teams look to enhance their positions closer to the top six of the league table. The clash will take place at St James’ Park with kick-off scheduled for 10 a.m. ET.
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Newcastle comes into this match following a 3-1 victory against Burnley, while Crystal Palace will be seeking to bounce back after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham, which left them winless in their last six matches across all competitions.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle squad is grappling with several injury setbacks, with Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, William Osula, Harrison Ashby, and Jamaal Lascelles all sidelined. Key players such as Tino Livramento, Anthony Elanga, Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall, and Sven Botman are also listed as doubts. Despite the challenges, the focus remains on maximizing chances for attackers like Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes, who are expected to deliver crosses for Nick Woltemade, with Yoane Wissa also emerging as a potent option in attack.
On the other side, Crystal Palace is missing defenders Chris Richards, Daichi Kamada, and Daniel Munoz, along with forward Eddie Nketiah. Ismaila Sarr is away on international duty, adding to their struggles. However, the Eagles hope to see new club record signing Brennan Johnson make an impactful debut.
Considering the current form and attacking prowess, Newcastle is favored to come out on top, with a prediction of 3-1 against Crystal Palace, suggesting a positive outlook for Howe’s side in their quest for European qualification.