Crystal Palace (1-5-3) travel to face off against Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-7-2) on Saturday, November 2nd. This match will be played at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. Crystal Palace is coming off a win in their previous match, while Wolverhampton Wanderers played to a draw vs. Crystal Palace. The match is scheduled for 1:30 PM ET.
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Crystal Palace Is Coming Off A Win
Crystal Palace will be looking to build off their 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. This win came on their home pitch, and they were the heavy underdog at +275. The one goal scored was well below the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.
On offense, Crystal Palace was extremely efficient with their six shots on goal, scoring on their only attempt. Jean-Philippe Mateta was the only player on the club to score and he took just one shot overall. Eberechi Eze finished the match with an impressive four total shots.
Dean Henderson picked up a clean sheet for Crystal Palace, and he also only needed to make three saves. As a defensive unit, Crystal Palace blocked one shot and intercepted 10 passes.
Through nine matches, Crystal Palace has just one win, and they are currently 17th in the EPL. They have struggled on the road, going 0-3-1, and overall, they are 1-5-3. In their last three matches, they have just one win, and that came against 8th-ranked Tottenham Hotspur. After this match, they will be at home vs. Fulham FC on November 9th. In the EPL standings, they are just three points ahead of Ipswich Town.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Is Coming Off A Draw
The Wolverhampton Wanderers were able to pick up a hard-fought draw on the road vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. Heading into the match, they were +475 on the money line, and the four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Wolverhampton’s offensive attack was led by Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri, who each found the back of the net one time. Cunha took a total of five shots and had two shots on goal, with Aït-Nouri scoring on his only shot.
Overall, the club’s offense finished with seven shots on goal and 14 shots overall. They also finished with six corner kicks. Tommy Doyle was the only player for the club other than Cunha and Aït-Nouri to either score or have an assist.
Wolverhampton Wanderers will look to pick up their first win of the season as they host Crystal Palace. So far, Wolverhampton has yet to win a match, going 0-7-2, and they sit in 19th place in the EPL. They have struggled at home, going 0-4-0, and overall, they have just two points. Over their last four matches, Wolverhampton has gone 0-3-1, with their only point coming in a draw against Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Following this match, Wolverhampton will be back at home on November 9th when they take on Southampton FC.
Crystal Palace Offense Breakdown
Crystal Palace has struggled to score this season, as they are 20th in the EPL in goals scored. Jean-Philippe Mateta is their top scorer, as he has found the back of the net twice this season. He is also the club’s leader in assists. Eberechi Eze has taken the most shots on goal for Crystal Palace, and he has scored once this season. Overall, Crystal Palace is 11th in the EPL in shots on goal. They have taken more shots on goal than their season average in four straight matches. Their passing percentage is 18th in the league, and they are 12th in corner kicks.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Offense Breakdown
Wolverhampton Wanderers has been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, ranking 12th in the EPL in goals per match. They are led by Matheus Cunha, who is 16th in the league in goals scored and also leads the team in shots on goal. Rayan Aït-Nouri is 23rd in the league in assists and has also scored two goals this season. Wolverhampton has had fewer corners than their opponents in 88.9% of their matches this season.
Crystal Palace Defense Breakdown
Crystal Palace’s defense has been solid over their last six matches, allowing just one goal per match. They have been especially good against top-10 offenses, shutting out Tottenham Hotspur and allowing just one goal to Liverpool. Overall, they are 11th in the EPL in goals allowed at 1.2 per match. Keeper Dean Henderson is 15th in the EPL with one clean sheet and 6th in saves with 27. The team is 6th in blocked shots and 15th in interceptions.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Defense Breakdown
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defense has struggled this season, as they are last in the EPL in goals allowed per match (2.8). They are also 18th in blocked shots and 10th in interceptions. Sam Johnstone has started five matches in goal and is 37th in the EPL in clean sheets. Overall, Wolverhampton has given up 17 goals over their last seven matches, but they did hold Brighton & Hove Albion to just two goals in their most recent match.
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
Our projections for this EPL matchup between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton are giving us a 1-1 draw with a payout of +235. This season, Wolverhampton has been the better offensive club, coming in 12th in goals scored and 6th in shooting percentage. However, they are taking on a Crystal Palace defense that is 11th in goals allowed and 6th in blocked shots. Our projections are giving Wolverhampton’s Gonçalo Guedes the best chance to score a goal in the match.
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Last updated:October 29, 2024 Crystal Palace FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC