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Highlights of the 37th round of the Premier League: Crystal Palace faces Wolves at home. Can the FA Cup championship continue its victory?

2:41am, 20 May 2025【Football】

At 3 a.m. on May 21, a wonderful showdown will be held in the 37th round of the Premier League, and the Selhurst Park Stadium will usher in a fierce collision between Crystal Palace and Wolves. This game is not only a contest between the two teams at the end of the season, but also an important test of their respective states and tactics.

Crystal Palace has performed well this season and is currently ranked 12th in the Premier League with 12 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses, and 49 points. Last weekend, the team defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final to win the first FA Cup championship in team history, which undoubtedly injected strong confidence and morale into the team. In recent games, Crystal Palace has been in a stable state, with an unbeaten record of 3 wins and 3 draws in the last 6 main games, and has performed well on the offensive end. He has scored consecutive goals in the last 5 games, and has averaged 1.8 goals per game. Players such as Eze are in a hot state and have become an important firepower point for the team's offense. However, the intensive schedule has brought certain tests to the players' physical fitness, and the main players may appear fatigued after continuous battles, which may have a certain impact on the team's performance in this game. In addition, although the team has conceded only 3 goals in the last 6 games on the defensive end, the defense line still needs to be highly vigilant in the face of Wolves' quick counterattack.

Wolves have a record of 12 wins, 5 draws and 19 losses this season, ranking 14th in the Premier League with 41 points, and have completed the relegation mission ahead of schedule. In recent games, Wolves' form has fluctuated, with 4 wins and 2 losses in the last 6 games, and their firepower on the offensive end has improved, and they have averaged 1.3 goals in their last 10 games. Players such as Larson have played a key role in the offense. In terms of defense, the Wolves have conceded less than 1 goal per game in the last 10 games, and have achieved zero-point shooting in 3 games, which has significantly improved the quality of defense. Although Wolves' away game ability is relatively average, facing the physically limited Crystal Palace, they are expected to create threats through quick counterattacks and set-piece tactics.

Looking back on the past clashes between the two sides, Crystal Palace had the upper hand with 10 wins and 7 losses in the previous 19 matches, with 2 games ending in a draw. In the 10th round of this season, Wolves shook hands with Crystal Palace 2-2 at home. Judging from historical data, Crystal Palace has a slight advantage in the overall confrontation, but Wolves also have certain ability to compete.

Comprehensive analysis, Crystal Palace has the advantage of the home court and has just won the FA Cup championship, with a high morale of 5. The team is in a stable offensive state, with players such as Eze and Matthat, in excellent condition and strong scoring ability. They have scored consecutive goals in the last 5 games, and the average number of goals per game has reached 1.8 goals. Although the Wolves' form has improved, their away game ability is relatively average, and many main players are injured, including the forward core Huang Xican 1. Crystal Palace is expected to take advantage of home court and offensive firepower to take the lead, but Wolves may pull back a goal through counterattack or set-pieces, and Crystal Palace will end up with a 2-1 win.