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Wolves vs Crystal Palace

Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton2 January 2019 at 19:45
Referee: Roger East

Match Events

Wolves
Crystal Palace
Kick Off
Willy Boly23′
Romain Saïss45′
Half Time
Ryan Bennett54′
62′Luka Milivojević
Hélder CostaM. Gibbs-White
64′
R. SaïssRúben Neves
73′
83′
J. Ayew

assist: P. van Aanholt

Ivan CavaleiroAdama Traoré
84′
88′
J. AyewC. Wickham
90+5′
L. Milivojević

Penalty

Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal6
9Total Shots17
3Blocked Shots7
4Shots insidebox9
5Shots outsidebox8
9Fouls7
3Corner Kicks10
1Offsides0
51%Ball Possession49%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
527Total passes480
431Passes accurate385
82%Passes %80%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Wolves is 6.55, compared to — for Crystal Palace. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Wolves's highest-rated starter is M. Doherty (6.55), while Crystal Palace's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Wolves deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Crystal Palace's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Wolves field 4 midfielders averaging 6.55, versus Crystal Palace's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Wolves start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Crystal Palace averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Wolves and —% for Crystal Palace. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Wolves's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Crystal Palace. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Wolves's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: M. Doherty (33), oldest: M. Doherty (33)), while Crystal Palace average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Wolves's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 0 for Crystal Palace. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Wolves3-4-34-3-3Crystal Palace
GKDEFMIDFWD
11Patrício5Bennett15Boly2Doherty16Coady19Castro28Moutinho27Saïss10Costa7Cavalei.9Jiménez31Guaita12Sakho5Tomkins3Aanholt29Wan-Bis.18McArthur8Kouyaté10Townsend4Milivoj.14Ayew11Zaha

Substitutes

Coach: Nuno Espírito Santo

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hodgson

WolvesPosition StrengthCrystal Palace
6.55
Avg Rating
6.55Midfielder (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Wolves3-4-3
11GoalkeeperRui Patrício
5DefenderR. Bennett
15DefenderW. Boly
16DefenderC. Coady
2MidfielderM. Doherty6.5
19MidfielderJonny Castro
28MidfielderJoão Moutinho
27MidfielderR. Saïss
10ForwardHélder Costa
7ForwardIvan Cavaleiro
9ForwardR. Jiménez
Crystal Palace4-3-3
31GoalkeeperGuaita
12DefenderM. Sakho
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
29DefenderA. Wan-Bissaka
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
4MidfielderL. Milivojević
10ForwardA. Townsend
14ForwardJ. Ayew
11ForwardW. Zaha

Match Summary

Crystal Palace defeated Wolves 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by J. Ayew 83′, L. Milivojević 90′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Wolves had 51% possession while Crystal Palace held 49%. Wolves had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 17 (4 on target) for Crystal Palace. Wolves made 3 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 1.

Rivalry since 2012

Wolves vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Wolves
5
wins
Drawn
2
Crystal Palace
12
wins
Total goals
51 · 2.7/match
Both scored
9/19 · 47%
Over 2.5
8/19 · 42%

Recent Form

Wolves

LDLLLD

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Match Prediction

Wolves

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Crystal Palace

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Crystal Palace

59%Form41%
57%Attack43%
55%Defence45%
33%Head-to-head67%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Wolves

Away Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026