‘I fully expect’… Paul Merson makes ‘intimidating’ claim as he drops score prediction for Crystal Palace vs Wolves
Wolves Face Slight Delay Ahead of Crystal Palace Clash
Wolves fans will have to wait a little longer for the team’s next Premier League outing, with their trip to Selhurst Park postponed until Tuesday due to Crystal Palace’s involvement in the FA Cup final this weekend against Manchester City.
The extended break gives Wolves manager Vitor Pereira extra time to plan how to bounce back after recent defeats to Brighton and Manchester City. Those losses followed an impressive six-game winning streak, and Pereira will be eager to see his side return to form.
One potential boost could come in the form of Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian striker, who earned Wolves’ Player of the Month award for April, made a substitute appearance against Brighton and could be in line for a bigger role.
Wolves Still Have Plenty to Play For
Despite their recent dip, Wolves still have motivation going into the final stretch of the season. Currently, they can finish anywhere between 13th and 17th place in the Premier League table. A higher finish means more prize money — valuable for summer transfer plans.
Their upcoming match against Palace won’t be easy. The London club has improved significantly in the second half of the season and will be pushing for a top-half finish themselves.
Paul Merson Backs Palace to Win
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes Palace will come out on top next Tuesday, despite Wolves being the fresher side.
“When the crowd gets behind them, Palace can be an intimidating team to face. I fully expect them to get the job done against Wolves,” Merson told Sportskeeda.
Wolves Chasing Rare Victory Against the Eagles
Wolves’ recent record against Crystal Palace doesn’t inspire much confidence. In their last eight meetings, Wolves have only managed one win, with five defeats and one draw — the latter coming earlier this season.
Palace’s mindset could be shaped by their FA Cup final performance. If they fall short at Wembley, they may look to bounce back strongly against Wolves. But if they lift the trophy, Tuesday’s fixture might have less urgency for them.
Either way, Wolves will be hoping to capitalize and end their season on a high note.
