Crystal Palace & Newcastle: Who to Target in FPL This Double Gameweek?

A double gameweek is always an opportunity in Fantasy Premier League, but this time around, it’s clear that not all doubles are equal. Newcastle and Crystal Palace both play twice — but the underlying stats show a huge contrast between the two sides.

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FPL Double Gameweek 32 Fixtures Breakdown

• Newcastle: Man United (H), Crystal Palace (H)
  
• Crystal Palace: Man City (A), Newcastle (A)
  

Newcastle enjoy two home fixtures, while Palace hit the road for two tough ones. It’s a key factor when assessing who’s worth backing in FPL.

Goals Projections for Double Gameweek 32

Using the Predicted Points & Stats tool we can take a look at goal projections for Double Gameweek 32:

Newcastle lead the pack with a predicted 3.7 goals for their double gameweek, showcasing their strong attacking potential against Man United and Crystal Palace at home.

Following them are Brighton and Chelsea, each with 2.6 goals predicted for their fixtures — Brighton face Leicester at home, while Chelsea host Ipswich.

Liverpool are expected to score 2.6 goals against West Ham at home, providing a solid offensive outlook as well.

Despite their double gameweek, Crystal Palace are projected to score just 2.2 goals, making their attacking assets less appealing.

Clean Sheets Projections for Double Gameweek 32

Utilising the Predicted Points & Stats feature we can analyse the clean sheets projections for Double Gameweek 32:

Looking at the clean sheet projections, Newcastle come out on top with a solid 60% chance of keeping a clean sheet across their two home fixtures.

This makes the Magpies defenders and Pope strong options. On the other hand, Crystal Palace are expected to have just a 40% chance of a clean sheet during their tough away double gameweek against Man City and Newcastle, which makes their defenders less appealing despite their high ownership levels in the top 100k.

Who Do The Top FPL Managers Own?

When we look at the Insight Live tool and the ownership percentages within the Top 100k managers, it's no surprise to see a Newcastle asset at the top of the pack.

Isak is owned by a massive 95.8%, making him one of the most heavily owned players in the game this week. Murphy follows with a more moderate 44.6% ownership, straight off the back of his impressive 16-points haul against Leicester. Livramento has a solid 27.5% ownership, showing that he’s gaining traction, especially with Newcastle's clean sheet potential.

On the other hand, Crystal Palace assets are still popular among the Top 100k managers. Muñoz leads with 68.9% ownership, making him the most owned Palace player, followed by Mateta at 62.3%, and I. Sarr at 49.2%.

Despite high ownership among these players, their relatively tough fixtures mean they may not be as appealing as Newcastle assets as we can see in the projected points.

What Do The FPL Projected Points Say?

The Projected Player Points tool reveals the potential for FPL managers looking to capitalise on Newcastle’s double gameweek.

Isak leads the way with 11.2 projected points, making him a standout captaincy option. His form, penalty duties, and the strength of Newcastle’s attacking fixtures make him an ideal candidate for the armband.

He could even be an option for Triple Captain, as Matt Corbidge, the five-time top 5k finishing manager, has alluded to in his Elite XI: Team Reveal manager notes.

Murphy is also an appealing option with a projected 8.9 points, particularly after his recent 16-point haul. He’s still relatively low-owned compared to Isak, which could make him a great differential for those looking to climb the ranks.

As for the rest of Newcastle’s key players, Gordon is projected to earn 7.8 points, but his fitness remains a concern, as manager Eddie Howe confirmed that Gordon has yet to train fully after a recent injury. However, if fit, he could still be a valuable asset for those looking for a third Newcastle player.

On the Crystal Palace side, Mateta is the highest projected with 7.6 points, which may not be enough to justify his ownership in light of the tough fixtures against Man City and Newcastle. Eze follows closely with 7.0 points, and I. Sarr rounds out the Palace projections with 6.9 points.

FPL Double Gameweek 32: Final Thoughts

Newcastle players look well worth the investment this gameweek. They offer strong attacking potential, a clean sheet chance, and favourable fixtures — all at home. Isak leads the way, but Murphy and Livramento could also prove smart picks.

Palace options are more risky, with lower attacking projections and two away fixtures against strong opposition. It is, of course, worth remembering that Palace do have a double gameweek the following week, too, against Bournemouth (H) and Arsenal (A).

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