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On May 20, some events are analyzed and predicted.

2:06pm, 20 May 2025【Football】

Crystal Palace event analysis: ,

1. Recent status and morale: Crystal Palace has been in a hot state recently, and has remained unbeaten in the last 6 games (3 wins and 3 draws), including defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final, and its morale has reached its peak. In the league, the team has won 3 wins and 2 draws in the last five home games, with a significant home advantage. The offensive performance is stable, with an average of 1.8 goals per game in the last five league games. The wing breakthrough and set pieces are efficiently combined, but there are hidden dangers on the defensive end - the goal conceding rate is as high as 81% under the lead, and the defense line is prone to expose gaps when facing a counterattacking team.

2. Lineup and Injury Impact: Midfielder Adam Walton is absent due to injury, Sheikh Dukure is reimbursed for the season, resulting in weakening of midfield ball possession and organizational capabilities. On the back line, captain Mark Gey may be absent due to eye injury, which further affects the stability of the defense line. However, the team's lineup is still solid, substitutes are expected to fill the gap, and the personal breakthrough ability of forward player Zaha is still a key threat point.

3. Tactical features: focus on 343 formation, compact defense and tough midfield interception, relying on wing speed and set ball to create threats. Recently, the opponent has been restricted from making shots through high-pressures, but the tactics of over-reliance on physical confrontation may be limited when facing technical teams.

Wolves' match analysis::

1. Recent status and challenges: Wolves' recent state fluctuates greatly, and they have suffered consecutive losses in the past two rounds of the league and have not scored goals (0-1 Manchester City, 0-2 Brighton), and their offensive efficiency has declined significantly. However, the team has won 4 wins and 2 losses in the last 6 games, and has performed relatively steadily on the away game, winning 3 games in the last 4 away games. The defensive end has conceded 0.9 goals per game this season, and the overall system is relatively stable, but the recent two consecutive defeats have exposed the problem of inattention.

2. Lineup and injury risks: Main forward Huang Xican (8 goals) is absent due to injury, and the threat to the front line has been greatly weakened. On the defense line, central defender Yeersen Mosquera, main defender Mosquera and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone were unable to play, and the strength of the defense line was damaged. The problem of insufficient midfield control is particularly prominent in the strong dialogue. If Crystal Palace cannot limit its wing advancement, the efficiency of counterattack will be greatly reduced.

3. Tactical features: Continue the defensive counterattack strategy, use the speed of the front line to impact the opponent's defense line, crossing from the wing and quick conversion are the core tactics. The midfield interception ability is strong, but the creativity is insufficient, so it depends on Jimenez's fulcrum role and the winger's breakthrough ability.

Comprehensive event analysis:

Crystal Palace has won 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Wolves in the last 5 times, and the record of five consecutive home wins has formed psychological suppression. Both sides won one game in two encounters last season, but Crystal Palace showed tactical restraint in the 3-1 Wolves' friendly match and 3-1 league victory at home. Both teams are good at set-piece tactics. Crystal Palace scored 3 goals through set-pieces in the last 5 games, while Wolves' defensive ability to defend high-altitude balls may become a breakthrough. Overall, Crystal Palace is more likely to take the initiative with its home court advantage, historical confrontation psychology and recent state. However, Wolves' defensive counterattack system is still threatening. If they can consolidate the defense line and seize the opportunity to counterattack, they are expected to score away points. The game is expected to show an offensive trend, and the score may be relatively stalemate. (Crystal Palace's small victory). Focus on Zaha's breakthrough, Wolves' midfield interception efficiency and set-piece offense and defense performance.

Tuesday 001 Premier League Crystal Palace vs Wolves Winning and Losing Recommended: Double draw Recommended score: 2-1 1-1 1-0 Number of goals: 2/3 goals