Newcastle vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Preview – Premier League April 16, 2025

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace – Premier League Round 29 Preview (April 16, 2025)

The Premier League continues to heat up as Newcastle United welcome Crystal Palace to St. James’ Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in a rescheduled Round 29 clash. With both sides navigating a turbulent 2025, this midweek fixture offers vital points in their respective campaigns — one chasing Europe, the other avoiding the drop.

⚫ Newcastle United: Fortress St. James’ Strikes Again?

Eddie Howe’s men have been inconsistent in 2025, but their home form remains their key strength. In six matches played at St. James’ Park this year, they’ve secured 4 wins, including impressive performances against Wolves and Fulham. The Magpies currently sit 9th in the table and still harbor ambitions of European qualification.

Their defensive unit, however, has looked shaky, with 10 goals conceded in their last 5 matches. Despite that, the attacking trio of Isak, Gordon, and Almirón continues to click, especially on home turf.

⚽ Key Performers in 2025:

  • Alexander Isak – With 5 goals in 2025, he’s leading the Magpies’ frontline with pace and precision.

  • Anthony Gordon – A revelation in wide areas, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists since January.

🦅 Crystal Palace: Struggling to Stay Afloat

It’s been a rocky road for Crystal Palace in 2025. The Eagles find themselves hovering just above the relegation zone in 17th place, managing only 1 win in their last 8 Premier League games this year.

Under manager Oliver Glasner, Palace have shown glimpses of promise, especially in midfield with Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, but a lack of cutting edge up front has plagued them. Away from home, they’ve suffered 4 straight defeats in 2025, scoring just once in that run.

⚽ Key Players to Watch:

  • Eberechi Eze – The creative heart of the side, but too often isolated.

  • Dean Henderson – Kept Palace in games with crucial saves, but facing a high volume of shots.

🧠 Probable Lineups

Newcastle United (4-3-3):
Dubravka – Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn – Guimarães, Longstaff, Willock – Almirón, Isak, Gordon
Manager: Eddie Howe

Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1):
Henderson – Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell – Wharton, Lerma – Ayew, Eze, Olise – Mateta
Manager: Oliver Glasner

🔍 Tactical Analysis

Newcastle will likely dominate possession and press high, especially at home. Their use of overlapping fullbacks and aggressive pressing will look to pin Palace deep. Palace, on the other hand, will aim to stay compact and break quickly through Eze and Olise.

A critical mismatch may arise down Newcastle’s left, where Anthony Gordon will test Joel Ward repeatedly — a battle that could define the game.

🔮 Prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace

Given the home advantage and Palace’s away woes in 2025, Newcastle should be able to control the match and capitalize on their attacking depth. A clean sheet is very much on the cards against a goal-shy Palace side.

🧠 Top Betting Tips

  • ✅ Newcastle to Win – Strong home form vs Palace’s travel sickness

  • ✅ Under 2.5 Goals – Palace’s attack is faltering

  • ✅ Isak to Score Anytime – In fine form and leading the line confidently

📅 Match Details

  • Fixture: Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

  • Competition: Premier League – Round 29

  • Date: April 16, 2025

  • Time: 19:30 CET-2

  • Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle