Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Tips and Odds

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace: Premier League Preview

Date: 2nd November, 2024

Time: 17:30 BST

Match Prediction

Historical data suggest a closely contested match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace. Wolverhampton Wanderers, despite a slight edge in market odds, have a bit of a disadvantage having lost their last two matches against top-tier teams Liverpool and Manchester City. On the other hand, Crystal Palace's form has been inconsistent with a win against Aston Villa, but losses against Everton and Nottingham Forest.

Team's Previous Positions and Wins:

• Wolverhampton Wanderers: Two consecutive losses
• Crystal Palace: Mixed performances with two losses and a win

Head-to-head Comparison

In their last five encounters, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace have shown evenly matched performances. Their last match on August 1, 2024, ended in a 1-1 draw, while Wolverhampton managed a win in September 2023. Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 win in May 2024, but couldn't score in their April 2023 encounter which ended in a 1-0 win for Wolverhampton. The October 2022 match also ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Predictions & Tips

Based on league averages, there is a high probability for the match to end with over 1.5 goals (88%) and an almost equal chance for both teams to score (88%). The average goals per match in the league stand at 3.25, suggesting a possibility of a high scoring game.

Past H2H Results & Fixtures

2024-08-01: Crystal Palace (1) vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (1)
2024-05-11: Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) vs Crystal Palace (3)
2023-09-03: Crystal Palace (1) vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (2)
2023-04-25: Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) vs Crystal Palace (0)
2022-10-18: Crystal Palace (1) vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (1)

Verdict

Considering the head-to-head comparison and current form, the match is likely to be a tightly contested one. Wolverhampton Wanderers, though having lost their last two games, have shown resilience in earlier head-to-head matches with Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace, despite their inconsistency, have shown they can take advantage of any slip-ups. A good bet would be on 'both teams to score' based on their recent form and historical head-to-head record.