Wolves bring the howl, but Palace bring the chaos — expect one screamer, two crunchers, and at least three ‘how did that not go in?’ moments. Both sides will be looking to end their campaign on a high with momentum heading into the summer. Crystal Palace, under the guidance of experienced players like Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi, have shown tactical steel. Wolverhampton, meanwhile, have been resilient on the road, and this fixture promises to be a closely fought battle.
Crystal Palace vs Wolves Form Guide
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have developed a balanced playing style, combining aggressive pressing with quick transitions. The presence of experienced players like Ndidi and Vardy offers structure and bite. Buonanotte and El Khannouss have added flair, while full-backs Thomas and Pereira have been solid in both attack and defence. The team looks compact, and with Hermansen in goal, they’ve become hard to break down at home.
Wolves
Wolves have relied on collective resilience throughout the season, often grinding out results through discipline and shape. With midfielders like Ugochukwu and Downes anchoring the side, they are difficult to dominate. Defensively, the likes of Bednarek and Harwood-Bellis offer a physical edge, while Walker-Peters and Manning provide width. Ramsdale has added composure in goal, and the attack has been supported well by Sulemana and Fernandes.
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Crystal Palace vs Wolves Key Battles
Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Matheus Cunha
Mateta’s physical attributes and instincts in the box have been vital in Palace’s goal threat, while Cunha’s ridiculous movement and ability in the box make him Wolverhampton’s main source of threat. With both players being neck-to-neck in the goalscoring department, it could ultimately come down to which player’s service in the third phase is of higher quality.
Eberechi Eze vs Rayan Ait-Nouri
Eze’s technical ability and creativity have revitalised Palace’s attack. Eze has a knack for drifting between the lines and finding goals as well as incisive passes. Ait-Nouri has established himself as a genuine attacking threat for Wolves down the left, regularly scoring as well as assisting. The battle between the two of them on the flank should be one of the most interesting aspects of this match.
Crystal Palace vs Wolves Tactical Outlook
Palace will likely play a structured 4-2-3-1, focusing on being compact and counter-attacking quickly as a transition team. Ndidi and Soumaré will see to the midfield shield as two physical presences that can easily shield the defence from counters. El Khannouss and Buonanotte often take up central positions, linking play and supporting Mateta. Vardy may be used to stretch Wolves’ backline towards the end of the game if needed.
Wolves prefer either a conservative 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1 approach where they prioritize solid defensive shape and ball movement. Ugochukwu typically sits deep to provide tempo, which allows Manning and Walker-Peters to provide some width in transition. Fernandes and Sulemana can also exploit space behind Palace’s full-backs. Their build up is dependent on the opponents’ pressing and then being able to break through them with Cunha usually getting in behind with a quick pass.
Head-to-Head Encounters
In their rivalry of matches, Crystal Palace has had the edge historically over Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, in past meetings, Crystal Palace has 10 wins, Wolves have 5 wins, and 2 draws between both sides.
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Injury News and Suspensions
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is going to be without some key players due to injuries. Adam Wharton is out with an ankle injury and is not expected back until late May. Doucouré’s knee injury means he’s playing the long game, with a comeback date penciled in for August — patience is the new drill.
Wolves
Wolves are dealing with a longer injury list ahead of this fixture. Enso Gonzalez, Leon Chiwome, and Sasa Kalajdzic are all out with cruciate ligament injuries. Sam Johnstone is recovering from physical discomfort, while Yerson Mosquera remains sidelined due to a knee issue. These absences may limit their depth, particularly in defence and attack.
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Possible Playing Squad
Crystal Palace
Hermansen (GK), Pereira, Faes, Coady, Thomas, Ndidi, Soumaré, Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Reid, Vardy
Wolves
Ramsdale (GK), Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning, Ugochukwu, Downes, Fernandes, Stewart, Sulemana, Stephens
Match Details at a Glance
| Match | Date | Time | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 06:30 PM (BDT)/ 06.00 PM (INR) | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
Match Prediction
Crystal Palace’s solid rhythm at Selhurst is the kind of soundtrack Wolves won’t want to dance to, especially while nursing their injury blues. Expect a cagey but entertaining encounter with moments of individual brilliance deciding the outcome.
Score Prediction
Crystal Palace 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers. Mateta and Eze to make the difference in a narrow win for the Eagles.
Disclaimer: This Football prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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