Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace: match statistics
Newcastle United hold a distinct advantage as hosts with a 56% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +4 at their own stadium. The Magpies score an average of 1.78 goals per home match with an average of 5.56 shots on target, outperforming Crystal Palace's offensive capabilities away (1.33 goals, 3.89 shots on target). Palace are undergoing a slump in form, averaging just 0.6 points per match in their last five fixtures and remaining winless in that period. Newcastle have shown variable form in their last five home games but maintain a solid record with 56% home wins over the full season. Higher xG values for Newcastle (1.66 vs 1.18 for Palace away) and better overall form (1.4 PPG vs 0.6 PPG) favor the hosts, although Crystal Palace can be a difficult opponent with 44% clean sheets in away matches.
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newcastle United played against Crystal Palace in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Newcastle United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Crystal Palace has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Newcastle United scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.26. Crystal Palace scores 1.16 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Newcastle United's games and 47% of Crystal Palace's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 47%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle United has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.33 per game. Newcastle United takes 12.7 shots per game, while Crystal Palace takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Newcastle United leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newcastle United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Crystal Palace, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Newcastle United hold a distinct advantage as hosts with a 56% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +4 at their own stadium. The Magpies score an average of 1.78 goals per home match with an average of 5.56 shots on target, outperforming Crystal Palace's offensive capabilities away (1.33 goals, 3.89 shots on target). Palace are undergoing a slump in form, averaging just 0.6 points per match in their last five fixtures and remaining winless in that period. Newcastle have shown variable form in their last five home games but maintain a solid record with 56% home wins over the full season. Higher xG values for Newcastle (1.66 vs 1.18 for Palace away) and better overall form (1.4 PPG vs 0.6 PPG) favor the hosts, although Crystal Palace can be a difficult opponent with 44% clean sheets in away matches.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Newcastle United | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Newcastle United is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Newcastle United · 0.8 pts / game - Crystal Palace
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Newcastle United is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Newcastle United · 1.16 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.26 goals / game - Newcastle United · 1.11 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Newcastle United scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 meczów).
Crystal Palace scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Newcastle United keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Newcastle United
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newcastle United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 37%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 37%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Newcastle United
Crystal Palace
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Newcastle United | Liga | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.63 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 54% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 79% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace?
The Premier League match finished Newcastle United 2:0 Crystal Palace. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace?
Newcastle United score 1.37 goals per game on average and Crystal Palace 1.16. The Premier League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Newcastle United's matches and 47% of Crystal Palace's.
What form are Newcastle United and Crystal Palace in?
Over the last 5 games Newcastle United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Crystal Palace 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace?
The statistical background for Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.