Crystal Palace v Newcastle

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Crystal Palace made it two wins in two games on the weekend after recording an emphatic 5-2 victory over London rivals West Ham on Sunday afternoon which has also helped alleviate The Eagles' relegation worries, while Newcastle United moved up into sixth place in the Premier League table with a resounding 4-0 home win against Tottenham last time out in the English top flight.

Recent back-to-back wins for Crystal Palace against Liverpool 1-0 away from home and the aforementioned 5-2 dismantling of West Ham have now given Oliver Glasner's side a welcome and comfortable 11-point cushion between themselves and third from bottom club Luton Town ahead of this upcoming midweek clash against Newcastle United.

However, before we get too carried away with Crystal Palace's recent mini revival, it should be noted that the bigger picture shows the hosts have managed to capture just three wins from their previous 11 games overall in the Premier League which includes an earlier 3-0 home win against relegation haunted Burnley.

The goals markets look a decent prospect though for this midweek clash at Selhurst Park as no fewer than seven of Crystal Palace's last 10 home games have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Newcastle United are another side who have turned their form around in recent times in the English top flight as The Magpies bring a decent looking four-match unbeaten sequence into this Wednesday night encounter in the nation's capital which includes picking up three wins and a draw.

Victories against the likes of West Ham, Fulham and Tottenham in 4-3, 1-0 and 4-0 wins respectively along with a point in a 1-1 draw at home with Everton have helped lift Eddie Howe's side up into sixth place in the Premier League standings although this is likely to be the best that Newcastle United can hope for as they still trail fifth placed Tottenham by a significant 10-point margin.

Nevertheless, these recent victories will have done wonders for Newcastle United's confidence and although the north-east club slumped to a worrying four-match losing streak earlier in the season from just before Christmas through to mid-January with defeats to Luton Town, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Manchester City, the visitors have since lost just twice in their subsequent 11 games overall.

Goals have also featured in Newcastle United's matches throughout this season especially away from home where 11 of their 15 away games to date have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored.

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United Verdict

Both Crystal Palace and Newcastle United have been involved in a number of high-scoring games lately in the Premier League and another entertaining clash looks to be on the cards here at Selhurst Park.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS Yes @ 1.83

Correct Score: Draw @ 3.60