BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson has given his prediction for this weekend’s Premier League matches. He is picking Newcastle to lose 2-0 at Crystal Palace.
Here is his prediction in full:
After drawing four league games in a row, Crystal Palace are now on a run of three straight defeats, but I always feel they are capable of a good result, no matter what kind of form they are in.
Newcastle have also slid back down towards the relegation zone recently but I don’t think they have to worry too much about being dragged into the dogfight at the bottom either.
There are definitely similarities between these two teams because, although neither scores many, both managers know how to defend so they will always pick up points.
Palace are actually the lowest scorers in the Premier League with 23 in 26 games, one less than Newcastle, but it is the Eagles who I think will come out on top here.
Lawro doesn’t entirely lay out a strong case for his prediction here. There’s no indication of why he thinks Crystal Palace with come through with what would be a terrific win for them.
We suppose that the advantage of playing at Selhurst Park should be taken into consideration. However, the Eagles’ recent run has been dreadful.
Newcastle haven’t exactly been on fire, but we’ve avoided losing consecutive games recently. That must be the aim against Crystal Palace. A loss will see the start of a losing streak that we can not afford.
Lawrenson’s contention about not getting dragged into a relegations scrap is a little off the mark to us as well. A loss on Saturday and some wins from those beneath us could see 18th place a little too close for comfort.
What Will Be The Result At Crystal Palace On Saturday?
- Loss (39%, 634 )
- Win (34%, 547 )
- Draw (27%, 434 )
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131 comments so far
Jib
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:25 AM
Comment #121Moyesthomimus
Just a Fat Neil Warnock
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:27 AM
Comment #122McLarosaurus
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geordietom
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:28 AM
Comment #123with Clark being injured who’s gonna take his place ? , Lejeune or Schär ?…
Do One Dinosaur
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:28 AM
Comment #124It’s official none of these are any good as they’re nothing but a bunch of stinky dinosaurs
BrucieSaurus
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Pullisaurus Rex
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Back later, for a bit more chinwag
Do One Dinosaur
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Comment #125Moyesthomimus
McLarosaurus
Pardyonx
….on the list !
I intend to fill up the black book before tea time. Chomp Chomp
#BoycottAshley ( OP)
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:39 AM
Comment #126https://www.themag.co.uk/2020/02/only-two-options-steve-bruce-has-to-drop-valentino-lazaro-at-crystal-palace-after-one-start-or-newcastle-united/
Interesting read about possible line up for CP
Big Bruce Stars.
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:40 AM
Comment #127Captain Dinosaur does this mean your jolly takeover jape is extinct?
geordietom
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:43 AM
Comment #128https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joelinton-a-doubt-dwight-gayle-17787649
geordietom
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:51 AM
Comment #129we have to try and put the shackles on Zaha he goes down at the slightest touch dont give daft free kicks away. we need to try and keep the ball on the deck we may have to play that way if Joelinton is injured . get the ball to maxi and miggy make sure player’s get forward to support them push up the pitch no good sitting back inviting them on , we need a change of tactics …
Do One Dinosaur
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:52 AM
Comment #130Bruce Big Stars: I’m not CaptainAmeriMag. I have previously used another name to post on here, but hey ho not since I became a ferocious carnivore
geordietom
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:55 AM
Comment #131bus has moved…