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Saturday sees the Premier League’s inform side head to Black Country and we have you covered for Wolves vs Crystal Palace prediction, team news, lineups and fixtures preview.
The Eagles have been insatiable under Oliver Glasner recently and I am sure their form has got plenty of punters eagerly waiting on next season’s ante-post markets.
Long may Palace’s hot streak continue, with James Cantrill serving up angles at 2.50 and 10.00 posted below.
In this article:
- Wolves vs Crystal Palace Tip 1: Crystal Palace Win
- Wolves vs Crystal Palace Tip 2: Daniel Munoz Assist
- Wolves vs Crystal Palace Tip 3: Tyrick Mitchell 1+ Shots
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction 1: High-flying Eagles
England, Premier League, Saturday, May 11th, 15:00 (UK)
I have to be honest; I am still in a state of shock after Monday night’s match at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace hosted Manchester United, went off as favourites, then thumped them 4-0. The upshot? Man Utd are the longest price they have ever been to win a game at Old Trafford when they host Arsenal this weekend (currently 7.50), and the Eagles head to Black Country with shorter odds than hosts Wolves.
It is probably fair. The Eagles were unbeaten in four games, beating Liverpool, West Ham, and Newcastle over that period and netting 13 goals.
Although Oliver Glasner has been the catalyst behind this sensational uptick in form, there has to be a nod towards Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta. The former two have barely played together this term, but when they do, fireworks are expected.
With both expected to be fit to start at the Molineux in support of Mateta, it really is difficult to look past the visitors.
Obviously, it does not hurt that Wolves have only won one of their last nine games in all competitions either.
- Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction 1: Crystal Palace Win (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.50
- Bookmaker: Betfred, BetMGM
- Stake: 5/10
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction 2: Marauding right back
We look set for an enthralling battle down Wolves left hand side as Rayan Aït-Nouri opposes Daniel Munoz, pitting two like minded, attacking wing backs against one another.
It is the visitors’ right-wing backs price for an assist that really appeals at 10.00 with bet365. First things first, it is an angle that has certainly divided opinion across the different firms with the next best price at 6.50 although the bet is as short as 4.75.
In terms of implied probability, that is a difference of over 11% between the best and worst price.
Munoz has three assists to his name, two of which came against Manchester United on Monday, and the Columbian certainly passed the eye test.
Under Glasner, the Eagles rely on their wing backs to provide the width which is why Munoz and Tyrick Mitchell on the other flanks offensive output has increased.
Munoz has registered at least one key pass in each of his last four appearances, notching up seven across that period.
- Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction 2: Daniel Munoz Assist (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 10.00
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 5/10
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction 3: Marauding left back
Sticking along similar lines, Tyrick Mitchell’s price to have a single shot looks huge on Saturday.
It does not have to be on target, it can fly into the back of the net or clear the stand, as long as it is clearly an attempt on goal, we are paid out.
Unlike Munoz assist, most firms have this at odds-against, barring Sky Bet where it is odds on. Based on the entire season, with a shots per-game average of 0.30, 2.50 is probably an appropriate price.
However, since Glasner came in, Mitchell has played at wingback 11 times, averaging 0.55 shots per game.
All bar one of those attempts have come in his last four appearances where Mitchell has notched up five shots. With him hitting two shots in two of those matches, I would not put anyone off backing that at 9.00 on Saturday either.
- Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction 3: Tyrick Mitchell 1+ Shots(TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.50
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 10/10
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction odds via bet365, Betfred, BetMGM as at 20:00, May 8th, 2024. Odds may now differ.
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Team News and Possible Lineups: Unchanged for Palace
Wolves will be without Craig Dawson and Leon Chiwome on Saturday. Mario Lemina, Noha Lemina and Pedro Neto are also doubts although the former is expected to start in central midfield alongside Joao Gomes.
The visitors have five players in the treatment room; Sam Johnstone, Cheick Doucoure, Matheaus Franca, Jefferson Lerma and Rob Holding. They could also be joined by Will Hughes who is a doubt. If Hughes is fit, Glasner could name an unchanged XI.
Wolves possible starting lineup:
Sa, Bueno, Kilman, Gomes; Semedo, Gomes, Lemina, Ait-Nouri; Bellegarde, Hee-Chan; Cunha
Crystal Palace possible starting lineup:
Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, RIchards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Eze, Olise; Mateta
The Predicted Wolves vs Crystal Palace League Standings by BETSiE
Our in-house predictive model, BETSiE, has had a go at predicting the Premier League standings ahead of the Wolves vs Crystal Palace, currently 12th vs 14th, fixture by utilising the underlying data from the 2023/24 season up until this point.
For more league-specific BETSiE content including standings, probabilities and predictions, visit her page here – it’s worth it.
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Standings Prediction
| Position | Club | Games | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 38 | 27.1 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 94.7 | 36.0 | 58.7 | 88.7 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 38 | 27.5 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 92.7 | 29.3 | 63.4 | 87.8 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 38 | 24.5 | 9.3 | 4.2 | 86.5 | 39.9 | 46.6 | 82.8 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 20.4 | 7.4 | 10.1 | 75.3 | 57.2 | 18.2 | 68.7 |
| 5 | Tottenham | 38 | 19.4 | 6.6 | 12.0 | 75.0 | 62.9 | 12.0 | 64.8 |
| 6 | Newcastle | 38 | 18.3 | 5.6 | 14.1 | 84.2 | 61.8 | 22.4 | 60.4 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 38 | 16.2 | 9.7 | 12.1 | 74.2 | 62.9 | 11.3 | 58.3 |
| 8 | Manchester Utd | 38 | 16.7 | 6.6 | 14.7 | 55.1 | 60.7 | -5.5 | 56.7 |
| 9 | Brighton | 38 | 13.2 | 11.6 | 13.1 | 58.4 | 62.1 | -3.7 | 51.4 |
| 10 | West Ham | 38 | 13.5 | 10.3 | 14.2 | 58.6 | 75.1 | -16.4 | 50.8 |
| 11 | Bournemouth | 38 | 13.8 | 9.4 | 14.8 | 55.3 | 66.4 | -11.1 | 50.7 |
| 12 | Wolverhampton | 38 | 13.4 | 7.4 | 17.2 | 51.0 | 64.2 | -13.2 | 47.7 |
| 13 | Fulham | 38 | 12.6 | 8.4 | 17.0 | 53.7 | 58.6 | -5.0 | 46.2 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 38 | 11.8 | 10.5 | 15.6 | 51.9 | 59.4 | -7.6 | 46.0 |
| 15 | Everton | 38 | 12.6 | 9.4 | 16.0 | 40.4 | 52.4 | -12.0 | 41.2 |
| 16 | Brentford | 38 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 18.8 | 55.3 | 63.6 | -8.3 | 38.6 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 38 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 19.6 | 48.2 | 65.4 | -17.2 | 32.3 |
| 18 | Luton | 38 | 6.7 | 8.5 | 22.9 | 52.2 | 81.6 | -29.4 | 28.5 |
| 19 | Burnley | 38 | 5.4 | 9.4 | 23.2 | 41.2 | 78.1 | -36.9 | 25.6 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 38 | 3.5 | 7.4 | 27.0 | 37.7 | 103.9 | -66.2 | 18.0 |
Match OPTA Stats: Palace high win rate might continue
- Wolves have lost five of their last six Premier League games against Crystal Palace, though the exception was a 2-0 win in this exact fixture last season.
- Crystal Palace have won 55% of their Premier League games against Wolves (6/11). Of sides they’ve faced at least 10 times in the competition, only against Stoke (70% – 7/10) do they have a higher win rate.
- Wolves haven’t won their final home league game in any of the last three seasons (D2 L1), having done so in six of their seven campaigns previously (D1).
- Crystal Palace haven’t won their final away league game in any of their last four seasons (D1 L3), since beating Cardiff City in 3-2 in 2018-19.
- Wolves have been behind at half time in 13 different Premier League matches this season – only the current bottom three have trailed at the interval more often this term (Sheffield United 16, Luton 17, Burnley 19).
- Wolves have conceded 60 Premier League goals this season, their most in a single top-flight campaign since 2011-12, when they finished bottom (82). Since the start of February, they’ve conceded 29 times in 15 games, with only Sheffield United (46), Luton (40) and West Ham (38) shipping more in that time.
- Crystal Palace have taken four points from their last two Premier League away games (W1 D1), as many as they had in their previous 10 on the road (W0 D4 L6). However, only bottom side Sheffield United (16) have scored fewer away goals than the Eagles this term (17).
Wolves Fixtures: Signing off with a whimper
- Vs Liverpool (A)
Crystal Palace Fixtures: Going out on a high
- Vs Aston Villa (H)
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