Frank Christian
Selhurst Park may still be buzzing with excitement on Tuesday evening among Crystal Palace supporters.
Just over 72 hours after clinching their first major trophy in 164 years by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, the triumphant Palace squad is back in Premier League play with a match against Wolves.
The energy is expected to be high, and Palace’s players can look forward to a warm welcome as they set their sights on Europa League competition next season and a curtain-raiser against Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday, August 9.
With that in mind, a mid-table clash with little at stake could feel somewhat underwhelming as Wolves come to town, yet Palace’s coach Oliver Glasner will aim to keep the celebratory spirit alive.
Bookmakers believe that momentum will be key in this matchup, suggesting the Eagles are priced at 6/4 with Copybet for a victory. Meanwhile, Wolves are given odds of 9/5, and the draw is set at 23/10.
The Sporting News gathers detailed predictions, insights, form analysis, and betting odds to aid bettors in making informed decisions.
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Crystal Palace vs. Wolves predictions, tips, and odds
Crystal Palace leading at halftime + Wolves scoring 0 goals @ 11/2 (Spreadex)
Despite the boost that winning the FA Cup provides, the data strongly favors Palace in this game. They remain unbeaten at home in their last eight fixtures, and hold an advantageous record against Wolves, having not lost to them in their last three encounters. In those games, Wolves have conceded a total of eight goals and have seen at least one first-half goal in 81% of their matches this season. With Vitor Pereira’s side failing to score in their last two outings (0-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion and 0-1 against Man City), Spreadex’s 11/2 on this combination presents a tempting option.
Jean-Philippe Mateta to score at any time @ 5/1 (betway)
Predicting the starting lineup for Palace may be challenging, as Glasner might rest some of the key players from the FA Cup triumph. Eberechi Eze could be one who takes a break, putting more pressure on the remaining forwards such as Jean-Philippe Mateta. The French striker has scored 14 goals this season, including six where he opened the scoring. While the uncertainty regarding the starting XI makes the first goalscorer market a bet ting risk, placing a wager on Mateta to score at any point seems to be a wise choice, especially with a boosted 5/1 offer from betway.
Predicted score and potential outcomes for Crystal Palace vs. Wolves
Here’s a summary of the most plausible results for the upcoming match between Crystal Palace and Wolves, according to betway, who are offering up to £30 in free matched bets if your initial acca doesn’t win, plus a £30 Uber Eats voucher for new sign-ups.
* Odds were accurate at the time of publication with the mentioned bookmakers and are subject to change
Viewing options for Crystal Palace vs. Wolves
- Date: Tuesday, May 20
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Time: 20:00 BST
- Broadcast: Crystal Palace vs. Wolves will not be televised in the U.K.
