Crystal Palace vs Wolves: Prediction, TV Info & Head-to-Head Stats

Crystal Palace and Wolves are heading in very different directions in the 2025/26 Premier League season, with Palace comfortably mid-table while Wolves are anchored to the bottom. This preview pulls together the head-to-head numbers, TV details, and the key tactical storylines you need before kick-off.

Head-to-head wins (Crystal Palace): 14 ·
Head-to-head wins (Wolves): 9 ·
Most recent result (Feb 22, 2026): Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves ·
Crystal Palace league rank: 15th ·
Wolves league rank: 20th

A closer look at the head-to-head numbers confirms Palace’s recent dominance, but the gap in all-time records is worth noting.

Who is favored to win: Crystal Palace or Wolves?

Bookmakers currently favor Crystal Palace, largely thanks to home advantage and Wolves’ low league position. According to early odds from Sports Mole, Palace are priced around 2.05 to win, Wolves at 3.80, with a draw at 3.50. These lines will tighten closer to matchday.

Match prediction from bookmakers

• Crystal Palace win probability: ~48%
• Wolves win probability: ~26%
• Draw probability: ~26%

Key factors influencing odds

• Crystal Palace’s home advantage: they have won 4 of the last 5 at Selhurst Park against Wolves (Sky Sports)
• Wolves are 20th in the Premier League table and have the worst defensive record in the division
• Palace counter-attacking style exploits Wolves’ high defensive line effectively

The implication: unless Wolves dramatically shore up their back line, Palace’s pace on the break should give them the edge.

How to watch Crystal Palace vs Wolves on TV?

Broadcast rights vary by country, but in the UK the match will likely be shown on Sky Sports and BT Sport (check current scheduling). International viewers can stream via the Premier League’s official broadcast partners in each region.

TV channels broadcasting the match

• UK: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event
• USA: NBC Sports, Peacock
• Canada: FuboTV, DAZN
• Australia: Optus Sport

Streaming options and kick-off time

• Kick-off: typically 15:00 GMT Saturday or Sunday – confirm on the Premier League website
• Online streaming: available via Sky Go, BT Sport app, or the Premier League’s official streaming service

What this means for viewers abroad: check your local Premier League broadcaster for exact timing; the 15:00 Saturday slot may not be televised in the UK.

Crystal Palace vs Wolves: Head-to-Head Stats

The fixture has a rich history, but the numbers tell a story of Palace’s recent supremacy.

All-time results between the clubs

• Total meetings (all competitions): approximately 80, with both sides winning 30 (per Sports Mole)
• Premier League meetings (since 2013): Palace 14 wins, Wolves 9, draws 6
• Goals per match in Premier League: 2.6

Recent form and goals per match

Here is how the last six meetings have played out, with Palace dominating the recent run.

The pattern: Palace have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, with Wolves’ only win in that stretch coming in April 2023.

Who are the biggest rivals of Crystal Palace and Wolves?

Every club has that one fixture fans circle every season. For Palace it’s Brighton; for Wolves it’s West Brom.

Crystal Palace main rival: Brighton & Hove Albion

• The rivalry, known as the M23 derby, intensified since both clubs returned to the Premier League
• Matches are fiercely contested; Palace fans consider Brighton their primary rival

Wolves main rival: West Bromwich Albion

• The Black Country derby between Wolves and West Brom is one of England’s oldest rivalries
• Wolves also have a strong rivalry with Aston Villa, especially after their promotion back to the Premier League

Why this matters: these rivalries often produce higher intensity than the Palace-Wolves fixture, which is more tactical than emotional.

Has Crystal Palace ever won a trophy?

Crystal Palace have never won a major English trophy. Their closest call came in 2016 when they reached the FA Cup final but lost to Manchester United after extra time.

Major honors in Crystal Palace history

• FA Cup runners-up (2016, 1990)
• EFL Championship play-off winners (2013, 2004, 1997)
• No Premier League, FA Cup, or League Cup titles

Wolves’ trophy record for context

• 3-time English champions (1954, 1958, 1959)
• 4 FA Cup wins (1949, 1960, 1974, 1980)
• 2 League Cup wins (1974, 1980)

The catch: Palace have never matched Wolves’ historical success, but their modern Premier League stability contrasts with Wolves’ current relegation battle.

Comparison: Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (2025/26 Season)

Three key areas where the two clubs diverge most clearly.

The implication: these numbers highlight a structural gap — Palace defend better and score more, while Wolves are porous at the back and blunt in attack.

Timeline

Clarity Check

Insights from the experts

Crystal Palace were clinical on the counter-attack, and Evann Guessand’s late strike was the reward for their persistence.

BBC Sport match report

Palace’s ability to sit deep and then break at speed is a nightmare for a Wolves side that struggles to defend transitions.

Premier League official analysis

Both sources point to the same tactical advantage: Palace’s counter-attacking style directly targets Wolves’ weakest defensive phase.

Summary

Crystal Palace enter the next meeting as strong favorites thanks to superior form, home advantage, and a clear tactical edge against Wolves’ leaky defense. For Wolves, the stakes couldn’t be higher: another loss would deepen their relegation crisis, while a win could spark a turnaround. For Palace fans, this fixture offers a chance to tighten their grip on mid-table safety. The choice for Wolves is clear: fix the defensive structure, or face another defeat to their bogey team.

For a deeper dive into their historical meetings, consult the full head-to-head record and predictions ahead of this weekend’s clash.

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