Selhurst Park, London – May 20, 2025
Fresh off their first-ever FA Cup triumph, Crystal Palace return to Premier League action tonight, hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park. The match kicks off at 21:00 local time (20:00 BST), with referee David Webb officiating and VAR overseen by Chris Kavanagh .
Match Details
- Fixture: Crystal Palace vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 CET (20:00 BST)
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Referee: David Webb
- VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Team News and Expected Lineups
Following their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, courtesy of Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute goal , manager Oliver Glasner is expected to rotate his squad. Key players like Eze and striker Jean-Philippe Mateta may be rested, providing opportunities for Eddie Nketiah to lead the line and Romain Esse to impress from the start .
Predicted Crystal Palace Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Lerma; Muñoz, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell; Esse, Sarr; Nketiah.
Wolves, currently 14th in the league with 41 points, are looking to bounce back after a 2-0 defeat to Brighton on May 10 . Manager Gary O’Neil is expected to field a strong side as they aim to finish the season on a high note.
Head-to-Head Record
In their previous 37 meetings, Crystal Palace have secured 15 wins, Wolverhampton Wanderers have won 12 times, and 6 matches have ended in draws . The last encounter between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw on November 2, 2024 .
Betting Insights
- Match Result Odds: Crystal Palace win: 2.5; Draw: 3.10; Wolves win: 3.00 .
- Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over: 2.00; Under: 1.80.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes: 1.90; No: 1.90.
Recent betting trends suggest a closely contested match, with both teams having an equal chance of securing a victory. However, Crystal Palace’s recent form and home advantage may give them the edge.
Expected Outcome
Given Crystal Palace’s momentum following their FA Cup success and Wolves’ recent struggles, the Eagles are slight favorites to win this encounter. A 2-1 victory for Crystal Palace is a plausible outcome, allowing them to cap off a historic season with a home win.
Where to Watch
- United Kingdom: Not televised; radio commentary available via BBC Radio 5 Live.
- United States: Peacock.
- Canada: fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 2 Canada.
- Mexico: Tubi Mexico .
As the season draws to a close, both teams will be eager to finish on a positive note. Fans can expect an entertaining match at Selhurst Park tonight.
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