Wolves - Crystal Palace predictions and free betting tips [11/05/2024]

On Saturday the 11th of May, as part of the 37th round of the Premier League, Wolverhampton will host Crystal Palace on their home field. Gary O'Neil's charges were hammered by Manchester City with a score of 5:1 last weekend, while the Eagles demolished Manchester United (4:0) on Monday evening.

Stadium

The clash will take place at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is occupying the 12th place in the Premier League table, and the team lacks any clear motivation in the final rounds. They slowed their roll in April, going six rounds without a win (2 draws and 4 losses), before narrowly defeating relegation-zone dwellers Luton Town with a score of 2:1. However, last weekend saw the hosts suffer a heavy 5:1 defeat from Manchester City: Erling Haaland pulled off a poker while Hwang Hee-Chan scored his 12th goal of the season, at least giving the Wolves' fans a small reason to cheer.

It's important to note that Gary O'Neil's charges have conceded eight times from the penalty spot and have gone into halftime trailing on 13 occasions this season; only the struggling Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town have fared worse in this regard. Wolves are also only 12th in home points accumulations: 27 in 18 matches, with 25 goals scored and 27 conceded. 

Crystal Palace

The Palace is in the 14th spot in the Premier League table, 3 points off its opponent. The Eagles have been on an impressive run of late: once fighting to stay afloat, the capital squad significantly improved its results after appointing Oliver Glasner as a manager. The Londoners haven't lost a single one of their last 5 championship matches: after a 1:1 stalemate with Fulham, Crystal Palace sequentially defeated Liverpool (0:1), West Ham (5:2), Newcastle (2:0), and Manchester United last Monday (4:0).

Mikel Olise put the red and blues ahead early in the first half, and then Jean-Philippe Mateta added a goal. Post-break, Glasner's charges did not show any mercy again: Olise completed a brace, and Mitchell finished off the Mancunians. It's worth pointing out that the visitors also occupy the 12th place in terms of their away performances: 18 points in 18 matches, having scored 17 goals and conceded 31.

Head to Head

Palace has been victorious in four out of the last five Premier League encounters with the hosts, including a September clash at their home ground (3:2).

Match Prediction Wolverhampton vs Crystal Palace

The Wolves are ending the campaign on a sour note, while Glasner's Palace is on a roll, undefeated in the last five rounds. The Londoners are on a winning spree and looking optimistically towards the coming season, making a bet on an Eagles' victory with a 0 handicap sensible.

Total Prediction

Given the Wolves' defensive issues this spring and the phenomenal form of Olise, Eze, and Mateta, who score in every round, it's reasonable to bet on Londoners' ITO of more than 1 goal.

Corners Prediction

With the support of their home fans, the hosts will try to own the game, so my bet is that the Wolves won't least lose on corners.

Yellow Cards Prediction

As both teams have nothing at stake anymore, players are unlikely to risk injuries in rough duels. So my bet goes on TU of less than 4.5 yellow cards.

Score Prediction

My precise score prediction is 1:2 in favour of Crystal Palace.