We are in the second last gameweek of the Premier League, and we have an exciting encounter where Crystal Palace take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on 20th May at 8 pm (BST) and 12:30 am IST (21st May). Crystal Palace vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers prediction will be a tricky one as both teams’ form is a bit shaky.
This season for Crystal Palace is one to remember as they recently won their first major trophy in their history. They defeated the mighty Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley and also qualified for the next season’s UEFA Europa League. Their form in the Premier League is unstable as they are 12th in the points table.
More Stuff:
On the other hand, Wolverhampton Wanderers are on the same boat as Palace in the Premier League. They are currently 14th in the points table. If Wolves win this game, they will finish ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in this season’s Premier League.
Crystal Palace vs Wolves prediction – 20th May 2025
Both teams have played against each other a total of 77 times, in which Wolves have won 30 times, whereas Palace have won 27 times, and 20 games ended in a draw.
If you look at the last five head-to-head games in the Premier League, Palace have won three, Wolves have won just one, and one game was drawn. Palace are the favourites to win as they have won four out of the last five matches at Selhurst Park against Wolves.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace
After the win in the FA Cup final, Oliver Gasner could start players like Eze and Mateta on the bench. Marc Guehi and Adam Wharton are big doubts for the games against Wolves. Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad will surely miss the game due to injuries.
Expected XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Lerma, Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell, Eze, Sarr, and Nketiah.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
There are a lot of injury concerns for the Wolves manager, Vitor Pereira. The players who will miss the trip to Selhurst Park are Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwome, Hwang Hee-Chan, and Enso Gonzalez. Sam Johnstone, the second keeper, is a doubt.
Expected XI: Sa, Doherty, Agbadou, Toti, Semedo, Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri, Munetsi, Cunha, and Strand Larsen.
Betting Tips
- Tip 1 – Matheus Cunha to score
He is one of the best players for Wolves this season and has scored 15 goals in the Premier League. There are a few injury concerns in the Palace backline, this can benefit him.
- Tip 2 – Neither team will keep a clean sheet
Both teams have struggled defensively, conceding goals frequently this season. Palace has conceded 48 goals, whereas Wolves has conceded 64 goals in 36 matches. The last time any one team kept a clean sheet in this fixture was in 2023.
- Tip 3 – Crystal Palace to win
Palace has a great record against the Wolves at their home stadium. They have won the last four games and are unbeaten at Selhurst Park in the Premier League against Wolves since 2018.
