Crystal Palace host Newcastle United in the Premier League on 25 October 2026 at Selhurst Park. Predicted lineups, kickoff, TV channel, H2H and prediction.
Crystal Palace welcome Newcastle United to Selhurst Park on Sunday, 25 October 2026 for a Premier League Round 8 clash between two sides still searching for early-season momentum. Kickoff is at 2:00 PM GMT (5:00 PM in Saudi Arabia, 4:00 PM Egypt), with referee Paul Tierney taking charge. Live coverage across the MENA region is exclusive to beIN Sports 3 HD.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace will line up in a 3-4-2-1 under Pierre Sagna. Walter Benítez starts in goal, defended by Jayde Kouffie, Axel Disasi and Chris Richards. Tyrick Mitchell, Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton and Enan Khallayele form the midfield four, with Yermie Byno and Dwight McNeil behind lone striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Newcastle United respond in their customary 4-2-3-1 under Matthias Jaissle. Lukáš Horníček starts between the sticks, behind a back four of Luis Hall, Dan Burn, Fabian Schär and Amar Dedić. Guilinton and Nicolás González anchor midfield, with Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy supporting striker William Osula.
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have met 15 times in all competitions, with Newcastle narrowly edging the head-to-head: 6 Newcastle wins, 4 Crystal Palace wins and 5 draws. Crystal Palace won the most recent encounter 2-1 at Selhurst Park in April 2026, but Newcastle had previously thrashed them 5-0 on Tyneside in April 2025 — their biggest-ever win in the fixture.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Prediction
With both sides sitting in the bottom half of the table — Palace 17th, Newcastle 15th — neither can afford to drop points. Palace’s home advantage and the Selhurst Park atmosphere should just tip the balance, but Newcastle’s superior attacking firepower means a score draw is the most likely outcome. Our prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle United, with both teams to score. Fan poll: Palace 40%, draw 19%, Newcastle 41%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Crystal Palace vs Newcastle kickoff?
Kickoff is at 2:00 PM GMT (5:00 PM in Saudi Arabia) on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
What TV channel is showing Crystal Palace vs Newcastle?
beIN Sports 3 HD holds exclusive broadcast rights across the MENA region.
Where is Crystal Palace vs Newcastle being played?
At Selhurst Park in South London, the home of Crystal Palace since 1924.
