Crystal Palace welcome Wolves to Selhurst Park this weekend looking to quickly move on from their capitulation against Burnley last time out in the Premier League.
Oliver Glasner’s side sit in 13th place with 32 points, but will be eyeing a win against rock-bottom Wolves to dissolve any lingering fears of being dragged into a relegation battle.
Wolves, meanwhile, secured a point against EPL leaders Arsenal last time out despite being two-goals down. That said, the comeback was probably more telling of the Gunners’ fragility than Wolves’ chances of a resurgence.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on this season’s data and the glaring gulf in form, our top betting recommendations for this 2025-26 Premier League matchup all point towards Crystal Palace. We’re particularly confident in a home win, with Palace’s attacking edge and Wolves’ defensive frailty standing out in every key metric. Here are our top picks:
| Our Prediction | Odds & Sportsbook | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace to Win | -175 @ Bet365 (63.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Backing because Palace have won 9 of the last 16 head-to-heads and Wolves have only one win in 26 league matches. |
| Both Teams to Score – No | -125 @ Bet365 (55.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Strong trend shows Wolves have failed to score in the last meeting and average less than a goal per game. |
| Under 2.5 Goals | -111 @ Bet365 (52.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both teams average just 1.7 goals combined per game; Wolves struggle to score. |
Our approach: Start with the home win, add Mateta to score for parlay potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing.
Season Form & Standings
The 2025-26 Premier League Standings paint a stark picture for Wolves, who sit bottom with just one win in 26 matches and a daunting -32 goal differential. Crystal Palace have steadied their campaign, positioned in mid-table thanks to improved attacking output and defensive stability. Both teams exited domestic cups early, so their league fortunes are pivotal for the rest of the season.
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 28 | 32 | -4 | 32 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 26 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 48 | -32 | 9 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace): Five goals and one assist in 16 matches, 14 key passes (nearly one per game), dangerous on the break and in transition.
- Toluwalase Arokodare (Wolves): Two goals in 23 appearances has been a disappointing return, but his physical presence could cause Palace problems this weekend.
- Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace): Having scored just once for Wolves in the EPL before his big-money move to Palace last month, the Norwegian netted a brace in his second appearance for the Eagles last time out.
All statistics refer to the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Head-to-Head
Crystal Palace have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning nine of the last sixteen meetings and claiming a 2-0 victory away earlier this season. Here are the most recent results:
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2025 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| May 20, 2025 | Crystal Palace 4-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-2 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| May 11, 2024 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| Sep 3, 2023 | Crystal Palace 3-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League |
Crystal Palace vs Wolves Prediction
With Crystal Palace’s superior attacking options and Wolves’ defensive struggles, expect the Eagles to control proceedings and secure another three points. Jean-Philippe Mateta is primed to add to his tally, while Palace’s midfield creativity should keep Wolves on the back foot. Our top selection is Crystal Palace to win at -175 with Bet365 (63.1%).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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