Wolves vs Crystal Palace: Premier League Prediction & Preview - Gameweek 12
Match Details:
- Fixture: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
- Competition: Premier League (Gameweek 12, 2025/26 Season)
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Kick-Off: 15:00 BST (18:00 EAT)
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Prediction: Can New Manager Rob Edwards Inspire a Turnaround?
Wolverhampton Wanderers host Crystal Palace in a crucial Premier League bottom-half fixture at Molineux Stadium. Wolves enter this Wolves vs Crystal Palace clash having just appointed Rob Edwards as head coach after a dismal start to the season, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are enjoying a solid mid-table position, built on a strong defensive foundation. This match represents a massive test for the new manager and Wolves' season survival hopes.
Premier League Table: The Desperate Gap Between Wolves and Palace
| Team | Position | Points | MP | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 10th | 17 Pts | 11MP | +5GD |
| Wolves | 20th | 2 Pts | 11MP | -18GD |
Wolves sit at the absolute bottom of the Premier League, winless and struggling with a league-worst -18 goal difference. Crystal Palace are comfortable in 10th place, highlighting the significant gap in form and stability between these two sides.
Recent Form Analysis: Wolves' Crisis vs Palace's Consistency
| Team | Form (Last 5 League Games) | Overall PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | L-D-L-W-D | 1.55 (17 pts from 11 MP) |
| Wolves | D-L-L-L-L | 0.18 (2 pts from 11 MP) |
Wolves are on an 7-match winless run acrossallcompetitions and a five-game losing streak. Their defensive struggles are compounded by conceding an average of 2.27 goals per game (25 conceded in 11 matches). Crystal Palace are performing strongly with a disciplined defence, conceding just 9 goals in 11 matches.
Head-to-Head Record: Palace's Recent Dominance
In recent Premier League meetings, Crystal Palace have held the advantage, including a commanding 4-2 victory in May 2025.
Last 5 Premier League Matches:
- Palace Wins: 3
- Draws: 1
- Wolves Wins: 1
- Palace Average Goals Per Game (vs Wolves): 1.53
Team News & Injury Updates
Wolves
The biggest change is the appointment of Rob Edwards as head coach, bringing hope for a new manager bounce.
- Leon Chiwome (Knee)
Matt Doherty (Knee )
Rodrigo Gomes (Groin)
Crystal Palace
Palace boast a strong defensive record this season with only 9 goals conceded but will be wary of the potential energy boost that comes with Wolves' managerial change.
- Player Injury
Caleb Kporha (Back)
Cheick Doucoure (Knee)
Eddie Nketiah (Hamstring)
Rio Cardines ( Groin )
Marc Guehi (Foot)
Tactical Breakdown: What to Expect at Molineux
Wolves' Approach Under Rob Edwards
Under new boss Rob Edwards, Wolves will likely prioritize shoring up their leaky defence first. Expect a high-energy, high-intensity performance driven by the change in management, as the team attempts to counter their psychological slump and break their winless streak.
Crystal Palace's Game Plan
Manager Oliver Glasner will instruct his team to remain patient, exploiting Wolves' lack of confidence and defensive vulnerabilities. They will rely on their disciplined midfield and pacey forward line to capitalize on mistakes.
Key Players to Watch:
- Wolves: Defensive unit led by 27yr old Santiago Bueno must hold firm
- Crystal Palace:Ismaila Sarr (Midfielder) for creativity and goal threat
Probable Starting Line-ups
Wolves (5-3-2):
- GK: Johnstone
- DEF: S. Bueno, Krejci, Totti, Bueno, Tchatchoua J.
- MID: Gomes, Andre, Bellegarde
- FWD: Hwang, Larsen
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
- GK: Henderson
- DEF: Richard, Lacroix, Canvot, Mitchell, Munoz
- MID: Wharton, Lerma
- FWD: Sarr, Kamada
- ST: Mateta
Wolves vs Crystal Palace Final Score Prediction
While Rob Edwards' appointment will undoubtedly inspire some fight from Wolves, the form differential remains too significant to ignore. Crystal Palace's defensive solidity combined with Wolves' scoring difficulties suggests a narrow outcome.
Final Score Prediction: Wolves 1-1 Crystal Palace
Betting Tips for Wolves vs Crystal Palace
- Draw or Crystal Palace Win (Double Chance)
- Under 2.5 goals
- Correct Score: 1-1
Why This Premier League Match Matters
For Wolves
This is the most important match of the season so far. They desperately need three points to end the longest winless run in the league and demonstrate that the new manager can prevent relegation from the Premier League.
For Crystal Palace
A victory would confirm their European aspirations for the first half of the season and solidify their position in the top half of the Premier League table.
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