Last Saturday at Wembley, Crystal Palace made history by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, securing the first major trophy in the club’s history. The Eagles struck first with a clinical counterattack goal from Eberechi Eze and held off Manchester City’s relentless attacks, with goalkeeper Dean Henderson saving a crucial penalty from Marmoush. Now, in the rescheduled fixture of the 37th round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace will have the chance to celebrate their remarkable achievement in front of their home fans as they host Wolverhampton at Selhurst Park. The Wolves come into the game with little to play for, having no objectives left this season. Throughout the campaign, Crystal Palace have showcased a strong defensive structure, which proved key in lifting the FA Cup. They’ve also seen standout performances from top talents like Eze and Mateta, both of whom have caught the eye of elite Premier League clubs and others abroad. On the other hand, Wolverhampton began May in poor form, losing to Manchester City and Brighton after an unbeaten run through March and April. The recent dip indicates that the team is already looking ahead to next season. Supporters hope for defensive reinforcements—Wolves’ Achilles' heel all season long—to compete for a European spot after five mid-table finishes. Alternatively, they might aim to follow Crystal Palace’s example by chasing silverware in domestic cups such as the FA Cup or the EFL Cup.  

Crystal Palace Recent Form and Key Stats

Crystal Palace are enjoying a strong run of form, coming off back-to-back clean-sheet wins: 0-2 away to Tottenham and 1-0 over Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Overall, they are unbeaten in their last six matches, with three wins and three draws. One of the most influential players in this run has been English forward Eberechi Eze, who has scored six goals in his last five appearances.

The Eagles have accumulated 49 points from 12 wins, 13 draws, and 11 defeats, with an average of 1.28 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per match—showing a balanced and compact squad. At Selhurst Park, they have earned 22 points from 5 wins and 7 draws in 18 home matches, and are unbeaten in their last six home games, with 4 wins and 2 draws.

Wolverhampton Recent Form and Key Stats

Wolverhampton are coming off two consecutive defeats, without scoring a single goal: 1-0 to Manchester City and 0-2 to Brighton. Previously, they had won six straight matches between March and April. It’s likely that Vitor Pereira’s side has eased off with no targets left to chase in this final stretch.

The lack of motivation is reflected in their current tally of 41 points, earned from 12 wins, 5 draws, and a concerning 19 losses. Their biggest weakness has been the defense, one of the worst in the Premier League, conceding 64 goals in 36 matches—an average of 1.78 per game. Despite that, they've collected 21 away points thanks to 6 wins and 3 draws, with 4 of those victories coming since February.

Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Prediction and Tactical Overview

Crystal Palace come into the match riding the wave of their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City. With the Selhurst Park crowd in a celebratory mood, Oliver Glasner’s side will aim to give their fans another reason to cheer. Much will depend on French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, the team’s top scorer in the league with 14 goals.

Against Manchester City, the Eagles demonstrated excellent defensive resilience, securing a second consecutive clean sheet following their league win against Tottenham. In contrast, Wolverhampton have gone two games without scoring and appear to have mentally checked out ahead of the off-season. However, players like Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen will be eager to improve their tallies of 15 and 13 goals, respectively, in the Premier League.

Considering the current form of both teams, the Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton prediction for Matchday 37 of the Premier League, as generated by the BetMines algorithm, favors a home win.

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Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Predicted Lineups

CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Lerma; Clyne, Hughes, Kamada, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Nketiah. Manager: Oliver Glasner

WOLVERHAMPTON (3-4-2-1): Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, T Gomes; Semedo, J Gomes, Andre, Nouri; Munetsi, Cunha; Guedes. Manager: Vitor Pereira