Crystal Palace vs Newcastle prediction

THE FORECAST

Crystal Palace carry significant rotation risk having played Europa League just three days ago with another League Cup fixture in three days, and their injury list is devastating — Mateta, Nketiah, Sarr, Chilwell, Disasi, Timber and more are all out, leaving Sage's side severely depleted in attack and defence. Newcastle are relatively fresh with eight days of rest, and while their recent form is poor (three of four lost), their injury absences are less damaging to their core XI and they have the marginally better defensive record. Cool, breezy conditions suit a direct, physical Newcastle approach over a Palace side that has conceded 2.4 goals per game and shipped five against Brighton, making an away win the most likely outcome despite both sides being in inconsistent form.