Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace to Molineux Stadium on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at 14:00 UTC in a Premier League encounter. This matchup promises tactical battles and contrasting styles, as Wolves look to solidify their mid-table position and Crystal Palace aim to maintain their distance from the relegation zone.

Match Details: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace

• Competition: Premier League (England)
• Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
• Time: 14:00 UTC (convert to your local time if needed)
• Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England
• Teams:
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers (Home): Currently 12th in the Premier League
  • Crystal Palace (Away): Currently 14th in the Premier League

Prediction:

This match is a close call. Wolves, with their home advantage and slightly stronger squad on paper, are favorites. However, their recent inconsistency gives Crystal Palace a chance to steal points.

Here are two possible scenarios:

• Wolves win 2-0: A dominant display by Wolves with their midfield controlling the game and creating chances for their attackers to convert.
• Draw 1-1: A tight and tense match with both teams canceling each other out. Wolves struggle to break down a resolute Crystal Palace defense.

Lineups (Probable):

• Wolverhampton Wanderers:
  • Goalkeeper: José Sá
  • Defenders: Nelson Semedo, Nathan Collins, Conor Coady (c), Rayan Ait-Nouri
  • Midfielders: João Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes
  • Attackers: Pedro Neto, Raul Jimenez, Daniel Podence
• Crystal Palace:
  • Goalkeeper: Vicente Guaita
  • Defenders: Joel Ward, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell
  • Midfielders: James McArthur, Cheick Doucouré, Jeffrey Schlupp
  • Attackers: Wilfried Zaha, Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise

Odds (as of May 5, 2024):

• Wolves Win: -160 (or 1.60 in decimal odds) – Wolves are favored due to home advantage and a slightly stronger squad.
• Draw: +220 (or 2.20) – A tightly contested match could end in a draw.
• Crystal Palace Win: +500 (or 5.00) – An away win would be an upset, but not entirely out of the question for Palace.
• Total Goals Over 2.5: -110 (or 1.10) – Both teams can score, with Wolves looking to attack and Palace having threats like Zaha.
• Both Teams to Score (Yes): -100 (or 1.00) – Given both teams’ attacking options, goals are likely at both ends.

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Last Season (2022/23 – assuming this is the relevant season):
  • Review data for last season’s H2H record to understand past performance in this fixture. Consider factors like:
    • Results (wins, draws, losses)
    • Goals scored and conceded
    • Performance at each team’s home stadium
• Overall (last 10 meetings – if data is available):
  • Analyze past encounters for historical trends. However, recent form often carries more weight, with Wolves’ inconsistency and Crystal Palace’s desire to avoid relegation.