Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction
🔊 How will Wolverhampton's first match unfold after their managerial change? The Wolves' management, amid a streak of poor results, dismissed Vitor Pereira, who had recently signed a new contract. The new head coach is former Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards. The Welsh specialist previously led modest Luton into the English top flight during the 2023/24 season. However, whether he can help Wolverhampton maintain their Premier League status remains a significant question. Their first test will be a home fixture at Molineux against Crystal Palace. The Eagles are on a run of four matches unbeaten across all competitions. Can the hosts put an end to this streak? Our editorial team will provide an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the last five Premier League clashes between these sides, Crystal Palace hold the upper hand with three wins to one. The teams have also drawn once. Their head-to-head encounters have been particularly thrilling lately, with over 3.5 goals scored in 4 out of the 5 matches. Both teams have found the back of the net in these encounters.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
Besides the compensation for terminating Vitor Pereira's contract, the "Wolves" management will also have to pay £3 million to Middlesbrough for Rob Edwards. The Welsh manager guided "Boro" to second place in the Championship and has now taken on the challenge of keeping Wolverhampton in the Premier League, a team that has yet to secure a victory this season. The dismal losing streak for the team has reached five matches.
The latest setback for the "Wolves" came during their trip to Chelsea in London (0-3). The teams recently faced each other in the English League Cup, where the match at "Molineux" was more competitive (3-4). However, at "Stamford Bridge," Wolverhampton could hardly make an impact. With only 35% possession, the "Golds" managed just three shots and recorded a meager 0.14 expected goals.
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Crystal Palace appear to have fully emerged from their October slump, during which they went winless in four consecutive matches. Oliver Glasner's squad are now on an opposite streak, going four games without a loss. This impressive run extends beyond the Premier League, as they triumphed over Liverpool (3-0) in the English League Cup and outclassed AZ Alkmaar (3-1) in the Conference League.
In the 11th round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace faced Brighton at home, ending their three-match winning streak with a 0-0 draw. However, this stalemate can't be deemed a setback, especially considering the Eagles' recent October crisis. Despite having only 42% possession, the hosts managed their time on the ball effectively, accumulating 1.38 expected goals from 10 shots, while the Seagulls registered seven attempts with a total xG of 0.33.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
🎙 Wolverhampton's new head coach, Rob Edwards, has quickly infused the team with principles from the Championship, where his former club Middlesbrough competes. Wolves' winger Jackson Tchatchoua shared, "The coach wants us to play with more intensity, engage in duels more often, and run collectively. When one player loses the ball, everyone should strive to win it back for him. I believe it's all about the little details. One by one, they will change the situation for the better. If we can implement this in matches and make small adjustments, luck will be on our side because we've been a bit unlucky at times. But positive energy will definitely come our way."
❌ One of the few positive aspects left behind by Vitor Pereira and his medical staff is their meticulous attention to the players' physical condition. This season, Wolverhampton have recorded the fewest injuries among all Premier League teams, with just six. The squad remained unchanged during the international break, with Rodrigo Gomes and Matt Doherty still sidelined.
Crystal Palace
📝 The transfer saga surrounding Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is gaining momentum. The Eagles' management believes that Liverpool, having missed out on the player in the summer, might return for him in the winter. The Reds maintain their interest in Guehi after a £35 million deal fell through on the final day of the summer transfer window. It remains uncertain whether they will attempt to sign him in January or wait for him to become a free agent next summer. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are also in the mix for the Englishman. However, these European giants are reluctant to spend money on him, especially after his announcement of refusing a contract extension with the Glaziers, which expires on June 30.
❌ During the international break, nearly all of Crystal Palace's injured players have recovered. This group includes Caleb Kporah, Cheick Doucouré, Chadi Riad, Eddie Nketiah, and Marc Guehi. However, it's unclear who Oliver Glasner might rest for the match against Wolverhampton. On one hand, the list features key players like Marc Guehi. On the other hand, the level of opposition might allow them to conserve even their defensive leader.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by the main referee Anthony Taylor. His average number of yellow cards over the last 20 Premier League matches stands at 2.5. While head-to-head encounters between these teams are intense, they don't typically reach high levels of fouls. Despite a decent average of 4.25 cautions over eight matches, the total hasn't exceeded 4.5 in six out of those eight games. Considering Anthony Taylor's restrained refereeing style, we lean towards the opinion that the total yellow cards will be under 4.5 in the upcoming game.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite Wolverhampton's struggles, they put up a commendable fight at Molineux. In eight home games, the Wolves have failed to score only once-against Manchester City in the Premier League opener (0-4). On average, they net 1.75 goals at home. We believe that the arrival of a new manager, who had time to acquaint himself with the squad during the international break, will positively impact the Golden Boys' performance. Our prediction: Wolverhampton will score a goal.
🚩 Corner Prediction
It's challenging to predict Wolverhampton's tactics under their new manager just yet. So let's delve into Crystal Palace's style. The Eagles often achieve results by playing on the counter. Even in their last home match against Brighton, they conceded possession for 58% of the time. This defensive approach naturally affects the number of set-pieces near the opponent's goal. In terms of average corners, the London club ranks fifth from the bottom among Premier League teams (3.82). Additionally, in seven out of eight away matches, the Eagles delivered no more than four corners. We expect this trend to continue at Molineux. Editor's choice: Wolverhampton total corners under 4.5.
Editor's Prediction
Wolverhampton are set for a major overhaul following a mid-season managerial change, but there are signs they can emerge from this crisis successfully, particularly through competitive performances at home. While the Wolves have managed just one win at Molineux since the start of the season, and that in the League Cup, they have not gone down without a fight in most of their home games: they've scored in 7 out of their last 8 matches there. Recent head-to-heads with Crystal Palace have been thrilling, with both teams finding the net in 4 out of the last 5 encounters and the total goals never dropping below 3.5 in these clashes. We anticipate at least one of these scenarios unfolding again on Saturday and are backing both teams to score (yes). We give a slight edge to the visitors from London, predicting a narrow 2-1 victory for them.
Betting Tips: Wolverhampton Wanderers - Crystal Palace
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