Wolves – Crystal Palace : Preview & Prediction
Wolverhampton have lost a few points recently in the battle for European places, losing twice to Arsenal and West Ham. The game against Crystal Palace on Saturday should allow them to get back on track and temporarily move within two points of the Gunners if they win at the end of the 90 minutes. Despite being the fourth best defence in the Premier League, Bruno Lage’s men have been cracking against better teams and have no choice but to regain that solidity in this match. After losing 2-0 in the first leg, Wolves have the opportunity to get revenge and to move back up to fifth place, which is synonymous with Europe. To do so, they will also have to do better offensively because four goals scored in the last five games is not enough when you play in the Premier League.
As far as Patrick Vieira’s squad is concerned, the season is likely to end with nothing at stake, barring several consecutive poor results. The Eagles are nine points clear of the relegation zone and have just taken four points from six in the league, while winning the fifth round of the F.A Cup against Stoke City by a score of 2-1. There is disappointment on the part of the fans as the squad is interesting but unfortunately inconsistency will be the word to remember this year. Led by a trio of Zaha, Gallagher and Edouard on twenty-four goals, Wolverhampton’s defensive line is likely to have their work cut out this Saturday afternoon.
Wolverhampton have won just one of their last three home games.
Wolverhampton remain stronger defensively with seventeen fewer goals conceded than Palace.
Wolverhampton and Crystal Palace have only drawn one of their last ten meetings.
Crystal Palace have scored thirteen more goals than their opponents.
Crystal Palace have won two consecutive games against Wolves without conceding a goal.
Wolverhampton have won their last three games and will be hoping to repeat the result at the final whistle and break their two-game losing streak. Palace, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their 4-1 win at Watford to win a second successive away game. Hwang or Zaha are recommended for their 1.80 goals
Wolves – Crystal Palace : Betting Tips
Wolves – Win Odds: 2.25
