Crystal Palace vs Wolves: Premier League Predictions and Betting Tips
The Premier League is back in action, with Crystal Palace hosting Wolves at Selhurst Park in a highly anticipated match. According to the Racing Post, the Eagles are looking to bounce back from their FA Cup success over Manchester City, but their Wembley exploits could have left their mark.
It would be understandable for the Eagles to be fatigued, and visitors Wolves have shown marked improvement under Vitor Pereira, reeling off six straight wins prior to defeats against Manchester City and Brighton. As the Racing Post notes, “That could lead to a subdued encounter at Selhurst Park and backing under 2.5 goals may be the best approach for punters to take.”
Palace are unbeaten in eight at home and won’t be an easy team to overcome, but four of their last six matches have featured two or fewer goals. Wolves, having risen from the thick of the relegation battle to 14th place, are extremely well-organised and defensively astute under Pereira, and eight of their last 14 league matches have gone under 2.5 goals.
As the Racing Post highlights, “Three of their last five away games have featured exactly one goal and, with changes potentially in the offing from elated Palace, it could be wise to expect a low-key penultimate Premier League fixture.”
In terms of team news, Crystal Palace have Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad sidelined, while Wolves have goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, centre-back Yerson Mosquera, and forwards Enso Gonzalez, Hwang Hee-Chan, Leon Chiwome, and Sasa Kalajdzic all missing through injury.
The predicted line-ups for the match are:
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Lerma; Munoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Nketiah.
Wolves (3-4-2-1): Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Toti; Semedo, J Gomes, Andre, Ait Nouri; Munetsi, Cunha; Strand Larsen.
A key stat to note is that Crystal Palace have won six of their last eight Premier League games against Wolves.
For those looking to place a bet, the Racing Post recommends backing under 2.5 goals, with odds of 10-11 available at bet365.
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