Crystal Palace vs Wolves prediction plus 14/1 bet builder
Crystal Palace will be looking to continue the celebrations throughout the summer as FA Cup champions but they will have to focus on the two remaining Premier League matches starting with Wolves
Crystal Palace, who are currently basking in the glory of their monumental FA Cup victory, will be returning to action sooner than they would like as they welcome Wolves to Selhurst Park on Tuesday night. As they gear up to host at their home ground of Selhurst Park, the echoes of their historic 1-0 win against Manchester City at Wembley are still fresh. This victory is a first in the club's extensive 164-year history, and it has sparked a wave of euphoria among the club and its loyal followers.
This impressive feat has not only etched Palace's name in history but also secured them a coveted position in the forthcoming season's Europa League. Their current gaffer, Oliver Glasner, is no stranger to this competition, having won it with Eintracht Frankfurt back in 2022. With such a monumental achievement fuelling their confidence, Selhurst Park is bracing for an electrifying atmosphere when the Wolves visit.
On the flip side, Wolverhampton Wanderers have been showing promising signs of recovery since Vitor Pereira took over as manager in late 2024. The experienced Portuguese tactician has navigated Wolves to a safe spot in the Premier League, comfortably steering clear of the relegation dogfight.
However, Wolves will be entering this game on a somewhat low note after suffering two consecutive league defeats, with their most recent being a 2-0 loss at home to Brighton. Despite these hiccups, Pereira is expected to galvanise his squad and aim to spoil Palace's victory party with an assertive display on the pitch.
Crystal Palace vs Wolves Bet Builder
I am expecting this to be an end-to-end clash despite neither side have anything to play for with Palace looking set to finish 12th - again - this season and Wolves escaping a relegation battle comfortably the pressure is off both sides for any "must-win" scenario here.
Palace will of course be looking to benefit from the expectant atmosphere at Selhurst Park as the Holmesdale faithful look to up the ante as FA Cup champions for the first time while Wolves will be eager to maintain their impressive form of late despite suffering back-to-back wins.
Both sides average more than half of their league matches ending in both teams to score and I am fully expecting Dean Henderson to be "at the beach" after keeping a clean sheet at Wembley last weekend while Wolves have conceded three times in their last two outings.
The Eagles will be looking for Mateta to be a threat again having scored 14 times already this season in the league despite last scoring only twice in his last eight outings. But I doubt the Frenchman will not be a threat against the Wolves defence who have shown to be rather prone to players of Mateta's physique and ability.
Here are the selections for the 14/1 Bet Builder:
Crystal Palace to win
Jorgen Larsen to get over 0.5 shots
Jean-Philippe Mateta to get over 1.5 shots
Both teams to score
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