CRYSTAL PALACE will be looking to claim a third consecutive Premier League win when they welcome Newcastle United to Selhurst Park on Wednesday night.
The Eagles followed up on their shock 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield by dishing out a 5-2 drubbing to London rivals West Ham on Sunday.
That pair of eye-catching victories has moved Palace towards midtable safety and eased any fears of them being dragged into a relegation battle.
With the feelgood factor returning to Selhurst Park under new boss Oliver Glasner, Palace will be looking to put another three points on the board when Newcastle come to town.
The Magpies have also hit a bit of form of late as they are unbeaten in four, most recently trouncing Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at St James' Park.
As such, Eddie Howe's men have moved up to sixth place in the table, meaning they are currently in line to secure a European return next season.
How the bookies view it: Magpies building momentum
Crystal Palace are 7/4 (Bet 365) outsiders as they look to win three Premier League games in succession for the first time this season while a share of the Selhurst Park spoils pays 5/2 (Ladbrokes).
Despite triumphing in just three of their last 12 Premier League road trips, Newcastle are 7/5 favourites on Bet 365.
Recent head to head: Newcastle hold Indian sign
Newcastle crushed Crystal Palace 4-0 when the pair last crossed swords at St James' Park back in October. That emphatic victory means the Magpies have avoided defeat in each of their last six encounters with the Eagles.
Players to watch: Isak in irresistible form
Alexander Isak is very much in contention for the Golden Boot award after striking twice against Tottenham last time out. The Swedish sharpshooter has racked up seven goals across his last six Premier League appearances and he is as big as 11/10 on PaddyPower to Score or Assist at Selhurst Park.
Jean-Philippe Mateta, who scored twice against West Ham on Sunday, seems to have found a new lease of life under Oliver Glasner, and the French forward will attract plenty of attention from punters to notch against Newcastle at 11/5 (Bet 365).
Predicted line-ups
After Sunday's five-star showing against West Ham, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner could choose to name an unchanged starting XI on Wednesday night.
Newcastle are carrying a lengthy injury list at the moment so manager Eddie Howe will likely stick with the same set of players that put Spurs to the sword.
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze
Newcastle: Dubravka; Livramento, Krafth, Schar, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson; Barnes, Isak, Gordon
Anything else catch the eye? Competitive clash in the capital
With a competitive contest anticipated in the capital, bundling up Both Teams to Score alongside Both Teams to Receive a card on the Bet Builder holds plenty of appeal at 5/6 (Bet 365).
Palace look a much more threatening attacking unit under new manager Oliver Glasner, with the Eagles scoring in seven of their eight outings under the Austrian's guidance.
Across that eight game stretch, BTTS has banked on five occasions, and that trend could continue against a Newcastle team who have only failed to score in four of their 32 Premier League games this season so far.
What's more, Eddie Howe's side have posted just two clean sheets on their top-flight travels this term, with both teams scoring in five of the Toon Army's last six league games away from St James' Park.
Given that both sides are averaging a shade under two yellow cards per-game in the Premier League this season, we can round off the 5/6 (Bet 365) Bet Builder by backing both teams to go into the book.
This selection would have yielded profit from each of Crystal Palace's last three home games, and the same formula would have also paid out in five of Newcastle's last league fixtures away from home.
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