Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 25, 2026
Crystal Palace took a heavy beating at Brighton last weekend. Newcastle haven't had a great October either, and Sunday's trip to Selhurst Park gives both teams a chance to get moving again. Kickoff is at 10:00 am ET on USA Network. Palace are 14th in the Premier League with seven points and a 2-1-4 record. After losing 5-0 to Brighton, they drew 2-2 with Besiktas on Thursday. Newcastle sit 11th at 2-2-3 with eight points, having lost 1-0 to Aston Villa last Saturday. The Magpies are +130 on the moneyline, Palace +200, and the draw +260. Check our free soccer picks for more Sunday action.
Crystal Palace Have Some Defending to Sort Out
The Brighton game got away from Palace in a hurry. By the time it ended, the Eagles had conceded five without scoring, their fourth league defeat in seven outings. It was a rough follow-up to the 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest. Europe hasn't offered much relief, either. Palace lost 3-2 at Lyon before Thursday's draw with Besiktas. In the Premier League, the Eagles have scored nine times but allowed 17 goals. They've kept only one clean sheet, and opponents are finding far too much room around their goal.
Tyrick Mitchell has scored twice from defense. Daichi Kamada has one goal and three assists, plus seven chances created, while Adam Wharton has chipped in with an assist. Palace's 1.29 goals per match are well below the 2.43 they've conceded. The expected-goals numbers aren't flattering, either: 1.29 created and 1.96 allowed. There are personnel problems as well. Axel Disasi is suspended, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is among several doubtful players. That's a lot to deal with against a Newcastle attack looking for a response.
Injuries: Chadi Riad Dnanou is injured, and Axel Disasi is suspended. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ben Chilwell, Dean Henderson and Takehiro Tomiyasu are doubtful.
Newcastle United Need to Stop the Slide
Newcastle haven't exactly been collecting points regularly. The Magpies lost 4-1 at Leeds in September, squeezed out a 2-1 victory over Hull, then fell 4-1 at Coventry. Aston Villa visited last Saturday and left with a 1-0 win. That makes three defeats in Newcastle's last four league matches. The team has scored 10 goals in seven league games, but 14 have gone in at the other end. One clean sheet tells its own story. Even when Newcastle score, holding onto a result has been difficult.
Joe Willock has scored twice in the league, as has Anthony Elanga, although Elanga won't be available Sunday. Harvey Barnes has two assists and 13 chances created. Yoane Wissa has taken 18 shots and has an assist. Newcastle's scoring rate stands at 1.43 goals per league game, compared with two conceded. Their expected figures are 1.15 for and 1.62 against. Jacob Ramsey and Valentino Livramento are also missing. Barnes and Wissa have plenty to do if the visitors are going to take control at Selhurst Park.
Injuries: Jacob Ramsey, Valentino Livramento, Ewen Jaouen and Anthony Elanga are unavailable.
Key To The Game
Palace conceded five in their latest league match; Newcastle have shipped four twice in their last four. The side that deals better with turnovers and second balls gets an edge. Barnes and Kamada are important creators.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Game Pick
- Crystal Palace +0.5
Neither team arrives in convincing form. Newcastle have lost three of their last four league matches, and the goals they've conceded away from home are hard to overlook. Palace have problems of their own, but the Eagles beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in their last home league game. Kamada has created opportunities, and Mitchell has scored twice. The home side takes something from this match. Crystal Palace +0.5 is the play.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Over/Under Pick
- Over 2.5
Palace have conceded 17 league goals, and Newcastle have given up 14. Both clubs have suffered heavy defeats recently, including Palace's 5-0 loss at Brighton and Newcastle's two 4-1 setbacks. Kamada and Barnes offer chances to create openings, while neither defense has kept opponents quiet consistently. Goals at both ends fit the numbers, and three in total is well within reach. The over 2.5 is the pick for Sunday.