Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

Wolverhampton, coming on the back of a miracle at the Amex stadium through a last minute goal via Matheus Cunha, are set to host Crystal Palace, heading into the contest on the back of two successive wins. The match is scheduled for Saturday at the Molineux Stadium. 

Both teams enter the contest on the back of confidence gained from their recent outings. Wolves drew level with Brighton (2-2) while Palace have registered wins over Tottenham (1-0) in PL and Villa (2-1) in the EFL Cup. 

Current Standings:  Wolves at present are positioned 19th in the league, whereas the Eagles are placed 17th

Head-to-Head Record: In their past 12 encounters, Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured 4 victories, while Crystal Palace has claimed 7 wins and 1 draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

That 4-1 moment against Brighton will be one of the defining moments of the season, as it helped them salvage a point instead of suffering their eighth defeat. Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming match, Gary O'Neil's team cannot climb above the 18th position in the table.

O'Neil has employed a 3-5-2 or 3-4-2-1 formation in the last two matches. This tactical shift has improved their defensive solidity compared to the previous 4-1-4-1 setup. Moreover, it has allowed attacking full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri to thrive.

Limiting the impact of Mateta and Eberechi Eze will be crucial for O'Neil's team on Saturday. If they can successfully execute this strategy, Wolves may have a chance to secure points. Mario Lemina, who was substituted at halftime, is expected to be available for the match, along with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. However, Wolves will be without Enzo Gonzalez and Hwang Hee-Chan.

Wolverhampton Probable XI - Sa; S. Bueno, Toti, Dawson; Semedo, Lemina, Doyle, Ait-Nouri; Gomes, Cunha; Larsen

Crystal Palace Preview

Crystal Palace, who finished 10th last season, find themselves in a disappointing 17th place this term. However, recent performances have offered glimmers of hope, suggesting a potential climb up the table and a top-half finish.

The Eagles have adopted a more aggressive, proactive approach in recent matches, as exemplified by their performance against Tottenham Hotspur. Their high-pressure tactics unsettled Spurs, forcing errors and ultimately leading to a crucial victory. Crystal Palace's players made a remarkable 32 tackles, with a success rate of 59%, disrupting Tottenham's rhythm and exposing defensive vulnerabilities.

Unfortunately, Palace will be without the influential Eberechi Eze due to a hamstring injury. His absence will undoubtedly impact their attacking prowess. Nonetheless, the team's recent positive momentum and tactical shift offer a glimmer of hope as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Kamada, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Nketiah 

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

Crystal Palace are considered heavy favorites for this match, based on their recent form and historical dominance over Wolves. In the last five encounters, Palace have secured four wins and one loss, including two emphatic victories by 3-1 and 3-2 margins last season.

However, despite the betting odds favoring Wolves (2.40) over Palace (2.90), a draw is also considered a possibility (3.40). The absence of Eberechi Eze, Palace's key playmaker with three assists and two goals, is a significant blow to their attacking potential. Considering these factors, it's reasonable to lean towards Wolves as the more likely team to secure a positive result.

Wolverhampton Wanderers to Win (2-1)

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