Match preview

Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) host Crystal Palace (15th, 4 pts) at St James' Park on Sunday 23 May, kick-off 15:00.

Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9). Crystal Palace are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 11).

The last league meeting, in April 2026, finished Crystal Palace 2–1 Newcastle United.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Newcastle and 1.1 for Crystal Palace, making Newcastle 53% to win, the draw 24% and Crystal Palace 23%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 57%.