The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Crystal Palace lock horns with Wolverhampton Wanderers in an important encounter at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace Preview
Crystal Palace are in 10th place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Eagles were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Brighton & Hove Albion in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have been in abysmal form this season. The home side slumped to a damaging 3-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have a slight edge over Crystal Palace and have won 30 out of the 78 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Crystal Palace's 28 victories.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers are the only team in the Premier League that are yet to secure a victory in the competition so far this season and have lost nine of their 11 matches so far.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers also have the worst defensive record in the Premier League at the moment and have conceded a total of 25 goals in their 11 games so far.
- Crystal Palace have remained unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 1-0 scoreline at the hands of Arsenal in a Premier League match last month.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Crystal Palace have been in impressive form in recent weeks and have a point to prove going into this game. The Eagles were held at bay by Brighton in their previous game and will need to be at their clinical best on Saturday.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have struggled in the top flight this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Crystal Palace are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Crystal Palace
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Crystal Palace to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Crystal Palace to score first - Yes