Verdict: Ismaila Sarr over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Desperately searching for a Premier League boost on Sunday afternoon, Crystal Palace will welcome Wolves to Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace
Starting with the hosts, while Oliver Glasner might have already announced that he will be leaving Selhurst Park at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, there has been serious speculation that the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss could be set for an imminent departure from south London. Missing out on the chance to gain a Europa Conference League first-leg advantage earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a downbeat 1-1 stalemate away at Bosnian outfit Zrinjski, the Eagles have drastically failed to find any kind of recent stability. Suffering an infamous collapse on home soil last week as they slumped to a 3-2 loss against Burnley, Glasner’s side have remarkably recorded just a single victory from any of their previous 15 appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to December 11th.
Crystal Palace Team News
While Jean-Philippe Mateta might have eventually been forced to stay at Selhurst Park last month, the French striker remains on the sidelines with a knee issue. Likewise, former Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah remains on the sidelines with a thigh issue and will play no part here.
Finding the net over in Bosnia on Thursday night and now notching three goals in his previous four appearances across all competitions, Ismaila Sarr should play a leading role in attack. Completing a loan switch from Aston Villa during the January transfer window, Evann Guessand could be handed a full recall.
Wolves
As for the visitors, springing an almighty upset at Molineux earlier in the week as they snatched a last-gasp 2-2 stalemate at home against leading title contenders Arsenal, Wolves have shown some real resolve over the past fortnight. However, sat rock-bottom of the table and breaking a string of unwanted records this season, Rob Edwards’ camp are already planning for life back in the Championship. In fact, despite extending on their FA Cup adventure last weekend as they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory away at League Two outfit Grimsby, the Old Gold have remarkably claimed just a single win from any of their 27 Premier League appearances this year. It should also be highlighted, Wolves slumped to a routine 2-0 loss when they welcomed Crystal Palace to the Midlands for their reverse top-flight battle on November 22nd.
Wolves Team News
Only lasting 22 minutes before limping off against Arsenal on Monday night with a suspected back issue, Wolves are sweating over the fitness of January receipt and Marseille loanee Angel Gomes. Likewise, once again missing out earlier in the week, South Korean international Hee-Chan Hwang remains a doubt.
While 19-year-old Tom Edozie might have bagged a sensational last-gasp equaliser in what was his Premier League debut on Monday, Tom Edozie will settle for a spot on the bench. Making a permanent switch from Southampton last month, Adam Armstrong will keep his spot leading the line in south London.
Crystal Palace vs Wolves Key Factors to Consider
- When Crystal Palace and Wolves met for their reverse Premier League battle on November 22nd, Sunday’s hosts collected a 2-0 victory at Molineux.
- The Eagles have remarkably recorded just a single win from any of their 15 appearances across all competitions.
- Despite snatching a stunning last-gasp point against Arsenal on Monday night, Wolves have recorded just a sole win from any of their 27 Premier League matchups this season.
- Senegal international Ismaila Sarr has recorded three goals in his previous four appearances across all competitions.
- Wolves have recorded just a single strike from any of their last three matchups away from Molineux.
Conclusion
Left hugely frustrated over in Bosnia on Thursday as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Zrinjski, Crystal Palace find themselves at the heart of an extended crisis. With growing speculation over Glasner’s immediate future at Selhurst Park, we could be set for a nail-biting affair on Sunday afternoon. Remarkably failing to register a single domestic victory in front of their own supporters since returning from November’s international break, Palace could be asked some rugged questions in south London.
Verdict: Ismaila Sarr over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet