Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Premier League 2026-01-04 15:00 St. James' Park Regular Season - 20
Full Time
Newcastle

Newcastle

Bruno Guimaraes71'
M. Thiaw78'
2 - 0
Final score
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Newcastle beat Crystal Palace 2-0.

Goals: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle, 71'), M. Thiaw (Newcastle, 78').

Newcastle had 59% possession to Crystal Palace's 41%, with 12.00 shots to 11.00.

M. Thiaw (Newcastle) was the standout performer, rated 9.7.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

20'
Anthony GordonGoal cancelled
Newcastle
33'
Brennan JohnsonYellow Card
Crystal Palace
38'
Out: J. LermaIn: J. Canvot
Crystal Palace
49'
Tyrick MitchellYellow Card
Crystal Palace
52'
Out: N. ClyneIn: J. Devenny
Crystal Palace
55'
Marc GuéhiYellow Card
Crystal Palace
62'
Anthony GordonYellow Card
Newcastle
63'
Out: S. TonaliIn: J. Ramsey
Newcastle
63'
Out: A. GordonIn: H. Barnes
Newcastle
63'
Out: L. HallIn: V. Livramento
Newcastle
71'
Bruno GuimaraesL. Miley
Newcastle
72'
Out: B. JohnsonIn: C. Uche
Crystal Palace
78'
Out: Y. WissaIn: N. Woltemade
Newcastle
78'
M. ThiawNormal Goal
Newcastle
87'
Out: A. WhartonIn: K. Rodney
Crystal Palace
87'
Out: Y. PinoIn: R. Esse
Crystal Palace
87'
Out: J. MatetaIn: J. Drakes-Thomas
Crystal Palace
88'
Out: J. MurphyIn: J. Willock
Newcastle
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Newcastle
Statistic
Crystal Palace
59%
Possession
41%
12
Total Shots
11
7
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Blocked Shots
5
11
Shots Inside Box
9
1
Shots Outside Box
2
8
Corners
6
5
Offsides
2
5
Fouls
12
1
Yellow Cards
3
494
Total Passes
344
408
Accurate Passes
239
83%
Pass Accuracy
69%
1
Goalkeeper Saves
5
2.08
Expected Goals (xG)
0.70
0.65
Goals Prevented
0.65
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
M. Thiaw
Newcastle

M. Thiaw

Rating 9.7 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Newcastle

L. Miley

Rating 8.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

3
Crystal Palace

D. Henderson

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

5
Newcastle

F. Schär

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

6
Newcastle

H. Barnes

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 1 of 2 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2.
Predicted score 1-1 Actual score 2-0 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Newcastle win

Final result: Newcastle won

38% probability
Total Goals Neutral

Over 2.5 goals

Final: 2 goals (2-0).

51% probability
Both Teams to Score Miss

Yes

At least one team failed to score.

55% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Newcastle vs Crystal Palace match analysis

Review Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Premier League.

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