Crystal Palace-Newcastle is a rematch of the 29th day of the Premier League and is played Wednesday at 9 p.m.: live TV, streaming, likely lineups, predictions.
Crystal Palace made the decisive spurt toward salvation thanks to two wins against Liverpool and West Ham, achieving two wins in a row for the first time this season. First the feat at Anfield Road against the Reds, beaten by an Eze goal (0-1), then the bombastic 5-2 in the London derby with the Hammers, thanks to which they basically mortgaged their stay in the top flight, flying +11 over the third-last.
The Eagles are thus preparing for a carefree end to the season, with coach Oliver Glasner, who took over last February from Roy Hodgson, taking the opportunity to continue shaping the team ahead of next year, when he will be asked to raise the bar, as was the case with his predecessors. For now, meanwhile, it seems that the former Eintracht Frankfurt coach’s “cure” is working great and at Selhurst Park they legitimately dream of a more ambitious championship. Palace also wants to escape well in the rematch with Newcastle, which, on the other hand, has not yet achieved its goal. That of the Magpies, after their historic fourth place finish last year, has been a tribulated season, especially because of the constant injuries that have affected the work of coach Eddie Howe.
However, the Bianconeri, by virtue of three wins in their last four games-they are unbeaten since mid-March-have gotten back on track and are now sixth, tied on points with Manchester United. A position that at the moment would be worth qualifying for the Europa League, a goal that would in any case be welcomed by the square. It was a real show of strength that of the Magpies against Tottenham ten days ago, with Spurs annihilated 4-0 at St. James’ Park.
The Prediction
Newcastle’s main problem this year has been the defense: the whitewashers have conceded so many goals (52) and are vulnerable especially away. That’s why, with an offensively buoyant Palace again, we expect an eventful contest at Selhurst Park, from at least three goals in total.
The likely Crystal Palace-Newcastle lineups
CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-3): Henderson; Clyne, Richards, Andersen; Munoz, Ahamada, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze.
NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Dubravka; Murphy, Krafth, Schar, Burn; Anderson, Bruno Guimaraes, Longstaff; Gordon, Isak, Barnes.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-2
