Get the full match preview for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers on May 20, 2025. Includes predicted lineups, team news, key players, standings, and more ahead of this Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.
The Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers is scheduled for Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at 19:00 UTC (which is 12:30 AM IST on 21 May 2025) at Selhurst Park in London .
Recent Team Form
Crystal Palace: The Eagles are in excellent form, recently securing their first-ever FA Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on 17 May 2025 . In the Premier League, they are unbeaten in their last five matches, with notable wins against Tottenham Hotspur and draws against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Wolves have experienced mixed results in recent fixtures, including a 3-0 win over Leicester City and a 1-0 victory against Manchester United, but also suffered defeats to Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Team Standing
Both Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers are positioned mid-table in the English Premier League with two games remaining in the season. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of their current standings and form:
Crystal Palace
In 12th place in Premier League with 49 points from 36 matches
Manager: Oliver Glasner
Recently crowned FA Cup champions after a historic 1-0 win over Manchester City, it is their first ever FA Cup title.
Crystal Palace have been in great form during the latter part of the season. Under Glasner’s management, they’ve become more cohesive and tactically solid, notching impressive results including wins against top-tier teams. They are now close to achieving their highest points tally in the Premier League era and are looking to surpass the 50-point mark for the first time since the 1991–92 campaign (when they earned 52 points under the old First Division format).
Wolverhampton Wanderers
In 14th position in Premier League with 41 points from 36 matches
Manager: Vítor Pereira
Season Story: From relegation threat to mid-table stability.
Wolves had a rough start to the season and found themselves in 19th place in December. However, the managerial change to Vítor Pereira sparked a turnaround. With key victories over Leicester and Manchester United, they’ve since climbed to 14th place. Their performances remain inconsistent, but the team has shown resilience and secured enough points to comfortably avoid relegation.
Context
The upcoming match on May 20, 2025, at Selhurst Park, is more about momentum and pride than league survival. For Palace, it’s a chance to cap off an already successful season on a high, possibly breaking the 50-point barrier. For Wolves, it’s about finishing strong and building on the progress they’ve made in the second half of the season.
Head-to-Head
In their recent encounters, Crystal Palace have had the upper hand:
2 November 2024: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 – 2 Crystal Palace
11 May 2024: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 – 3 Crystal Palace
3 September 2023: Crystal Palace 3 – 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Match Prediction
According to Dimers.com’s predictive model, Crystal Palace have a 45.2% chance of winning, Wolverhampton Wanderers have a 28.9% chance, and there’s a 25.9% chance of a draw. The most probable scoreline is a 1-1 draw .
Key Players
Crystal Palace
Eberechi Eze – Creative playmaker; scored the FA Cup final winner.
Jean-Philippe Mateta – Top scorer with 14 league goals.
Dean Henderson – Reliable goalkeeper; pivotal in FA Cup success.
Daniel Muñoz – Strong at both ends; 4 goals and 4 assists.
Ismaïla Sarr – Pacey winger; 7 goals, 4 assists.
Marc Guéhi – Defensive leader and captain.
Daichi Kamada – Key midfield presence and playmaker.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Matheus Cunha – Leading scorer with 15 goals and 6 assists.
Rayan Aït-Nouri – Dynamic wing-back; 7 assists, 4 goals.
Jørgen Larsen – Powerful striker with 13 goals.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde – Creative midfielder.
João Gomes – Tenacious ball-winner in midfield.
José Sá – Dependable goalkeeper with 7 clean sheets.
Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
Defenders: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi
Midfielders: Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell
Attacking Midfielders: Eberechi Eze, Ismaïla Sarr
Striker: Jean-Philippe Mateta
This lineup mirrors the one that secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, indicating manager Oliver Glasner’s confidence in this formation and personnel.
Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: José Sá
Defenders: Matt Doherty, Toti Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou, Rayan Aït-Nouri
Midfielders: Nelson Semedo, João Gomes, André, Marshall Munetsi
Forwards: Matheus Cunha, Jørgen Larsen
Wolves are expected to field a balanced 4-4-2 formation, with Cunha and Larsen leading the attack.
Conclusion
Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers head into their Premier League clash on May 20, 2025, with contrasting storylines but similar goals: to finish the season positively.
Crystal Palace are riding high after winning their first-ever FA Cup and are looking to cap off a historic season by breaking the 50-point barrier in the league. With key players like Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta in top form, and strong momentum under manager Oliver Glasner, they’ll be favorites at home.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, meanwhile, have successfully steered clear of relegation after a difficult first half of the season. Led by the in-form Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri, Wolves aim to continue building under Vítor Pereira and secure a respectable mid-table finish.
With both teams safe from relegation and not in European contention, the match promises a competitive but open affair—where individual brilliance and tactical discipline could decide the outcome. A closely contested draw or a narrow win for Palace appears most likely.
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