Verdict: Crystal Palace win
Best Odds: 11/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
Hoping to skyrocket their way into the European spots on Saturday afternoon, Crystal Palace will travel to Molineux when they meet Wolves.
Wolves
Starting with the hosts, while Rob Edwards might have officially been unveiled at Molineux during November’s international break, the former Middlesbrough boss has a monumental challenge on his hands. Breaking a string of unwanted records since opening up the new campaign, the Old Gold have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Sat rock-bottom of the Premier League table and remarkably putting just two points on the board, Wolves are rightfully installed as a landslide relegation favourite this season. Last seen heading into the fortnight interval with a routine 3-0 drumming away at Chelsea, Saturday’s hosts have also lost all of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Getting November underway with another 3-0 loss at the hands of Fulham, Edwards’ new squad have also continued to show a string of glaring defensive issues.
Wolves Team News
While Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Agbadou might have served a one-match suspension away at Chelsea last time out, the 28-year-old will return to Edwards’ squad here. Despite dealing with a knee issue prior to the fortnight interval, Wolves are hopeful that veteran defender Matt Doherty could feature here.
Despite notching just a single Premier League strike since opening up the new campaign, attacking talisman Jorgen Strand Larsen will shoulder plenty of Wolves’ goalscoring threat. Making seven consecutive top-flight starts prior to the fortnight break, Sam Johnstone will be hoping to keep his spot between the sticks.
Crystal Palace
As for the visitors, while Crystal Palace might have signed off October in the midst of a minor rut, the Eagles have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent this calendar year, Oliver Glasner’s men should be relishing a trip to the Midlands this weekend. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure last month as they stormed their way to a famous 3-0 romp away at Liverpool, Saturday’s guests should be smelling a golden opportunity here. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway just one-point adrift of breaking into the European spots, Palace find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Landing a thumping 3-1 Europa Conference League win against Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar on November 6th, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss will be calling on his squad to lay down another statement of intent at Molineux.
Crystal Palace Team News
While skipper Marc Guehi might have facing a race against the clock to feature on Saturday afternoon following a recent foot injury, Palace are hopeful that the England international will be able to play some part. However, yet to feature this season, Cheick Doucoure remains on the sidelines with another long-term knee issue.
Finding the net while away with France last weekend and already notching six Premier League goals, Jean Philippe-Mateta will lead the line at Molineux. Earning a fourth international cap with England over the fortnight break, Dean Henderson will start between the sticks.
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Key Factors to Consider
- When Wolves and Crystal Palace last met for a Premier League showdown on May 20th, the Eagles collected a 4-2 victory in south London.
- Palace have registered 10 points from their previous four Premier League meetings against Wolves.
- The Old Gold have remarkably registered two points from their first 11 Premier League appearances.
- Shipping 25 Premier League goals so far this season, no team among England’s elite have conceded more strikes.
- Wolves have lost their previous five appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 15-5.
Conclusion
With their sights set on skyrocketing back into the European spots, Crystal Palace should be excited by a trip to the Midlands this weekend. Landing an action-packed 4-2 victory when they last met Wolves back on May 20th, Glasner’s side do hold a dominant record against the leading relegation contenders. Mustering 10 points from their previous four Premier League showdowns, Palace will meet a Wolves squad who find themselves at the heart of a record-breaking rut. Sat rock-bottom of the table and remarkably putting just a pair of points on the board, the Eagles should be smelling a golden opportunity this weekend.
Verdict: Crystal Palace win
Best Odds: 11/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
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