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Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton — Premier League Prediction 22 February 2026

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Premier League
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schedule 22 Feb, 14:00 · Referee: Thomas Kirk (England)
Predicted Score

Last update of insights: 30 May 2026

Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Final result
1 – 0
CoachAI prediction
1 – 1
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Coach AI predicts a score of 1-1 for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton in the Premier League. Crystal Palace is the favourite with a 58% win probability. Wolverhampton has a 18% chance of winning and 24% ends in a draw. See the full analysis, injuries and score matrix below.

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Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton

This is a high-stakes encounter at Selhurst Park. Wolves are rock-bottom but unbeaten in three across all competitions, showing survival spirit. Palace are 13th but in freefall, having played a grueling away match in Bosnia just three days prior. Weather forecast for London predicts light rain showers and a breeze, which may favor a scrappy, physical midfield battle.

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Match Scenario's

Three most likely match scenarios

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Scenario Explanation

1) A 1-1 Draw (45% likelihood): Both teams possess defensive vulnerabilities but lack the consistent firepower to pull away, especially with Palace's fatigue from European travel. 2) A 2-1 Home Win (30% likelihood): Palace's historical dominance over Wolves (8 wins in 10 H2Hs) and Strand Larsen's inside knowledge of the Wolves defense could edge it. 3) A 0-1 Away Win (25% likelihood): Wolves exploit Palace's injury-depleted backline on the counter-attack, building on the confidence gained from their Arsenal result. The most statistically probable outcome is a score draw given the high frequency of 1-1 results in Palace's recent form.
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Current Standings

Position in the competition

Pos Team Pld W D L GD Pts
13 Everton FC 38 13 10 15 -3 49
14 Leeds United FC 38 11 14 13 -7 47
15 Crystal Palace FC 38 11 12 15 -10 45
16 Nottingham Forest FC 38 11 11 16 -3 44
17 Tottenham Hotspur FC 38 10 11 17 -9 41
18 West Ham United FC 38 10 9 19 -19 39
19 Burnley FC 38 4 10 24 -37 22
20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 3 11 24 -41 20
Crystal Palace
Wolverhampton

Projected xG by CoachAI

1.62

Home xG

0.94

Away xG

Upset Chance

Medium

Risk of unexpected result

Crystal Palace Recent Form — Last 5

1 W · 1 D · 3 L
11/2 Crystal Palace FC 2-3 Burnley FC L 1.65
8/2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0-1 Crystal Palace FC W 1.18
1/2 Nottingham Forest FC 1-1 Crystal Palace FC D 1.15
25/1 Crystal Palace FC 1-3 Chelsea FC L 1.15
17/1 Sunderland AFC 2-1 Crystal Palace FC L 1.28

Wolverhampton Recent Form — Last 5

0 W · 2 D · 3 L
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18/2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2-2 Arsenal FC D 0.85
11/2 Nottingham Forest FC 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 1.06
7/2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1-3 Chelsea FC L 1.15
31/1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0-2 AFC Bournemouth L 1.25
24/1 Manchester City FC 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 0.85
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Key Factors

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The 'Ex-Factor': Palace striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, a club-record signing from Wolves, has 2 goals in his last 2 games and faces his former team immediately after the transfer.

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Wolves' Momentum vs. Palace's Crisis: Wolves are coming off a resilient 2-2 draw against league leaders Arsenal, while Palace manager Oliver Glasner is under immense pressure following a poor European result and fan unrest.

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xG Efficiency Trends: Crystal Palace's xG performance has been consistently average (1.1-1.6), indicating they aren't 'unlucky' but simply struggling to create high-value chances. Wolves have recently begun overperforming their low xG (0.85 against Arsenal), suggesting high clinical efficiency in transitions.

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Injuries & Absentees

Crystal Palace faces a defensive crisis with Maxence Lacroix (adductor) and Chadi Riad (fitness) both major doubts. They are also missing key attackers Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah, as well as midfield engine Jefferson Lerma. For Wolves, the return of Angel Gomes from a back spasm is vital for their ball progression, though Hwang Hee-chan remains sidelined.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this prediction

What is the Coach AI prediction for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton?

Coach AI predicts a score of 1-1 with a win probability of 58% for Crystal Palace, 24% draw and 18% for Wolverhampton.

What is the recent form of Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton?

Crystal Palace form (last 5): 1W-1D-3L. Wolverhampton form (last 5): 0W-2D-3L.

What are the injury and suspension updates for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton?

Crystal Palace faces a defensive crisis with Maxence Lacroix (adductor) and Chadi Riad (fitness) both major doubts. They are also missing key attackers Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah, as well as midfield engine Jefferson Lerma. For Wolves, the return of Angel Gomes from a back spasm is vital for their ball progression, though Hwang Hee-chan remains sidelined.

What are the current standings for Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton in the Premier League?

Crystal Palace are 15th in the Premier League with 45 points from 38 games. Wolverhampton are 20th with 20 points from 38 games.

What time does Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton kick off?

Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton kicks off on Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 15:00 (Central European Time). The match is part of the Premier League.

Who is the referee for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton?

The referee for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton in the Premier League is Thomas Kirk.

What are the key factors for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton?

Coach AI identifies three decisive factors for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton: 1. The 'Ex-Factor': Palace striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, a club-record signing from Wolves, has 2 goals in his last 2 games and faces his former team immediately after the transfer. 2. Wolves' Momentum vs. Palace's Crisis: Wolves are coming off a resilient 2-2 draw against league leaders Arsenal, while Palace manager Oliver Glasner is under immense pressure following a poor European result and fan unrest. 3. xG Efficiency Trends: Crystal Palace's xG performance has been consistently average (1.1-1.6), indicating they aren't 'unlucky' but simply struggling to create high-value chances. Wolves have recently begun overperforming their low xG (0.85 against Arsenal), suggesting high clinical efficiency in transitions..

How does Coach AI predict this match?

Coach AI analyzes thousands of data points, including xG, recent form, team news, and tactical developments for every match.

How often are these football predictions updated?

Insights are updated daily to incorporate the latest developments, injuries, and market movements.

How accurate are the Coach AI predictions?

Coach AI has analyzed over 1,000 matches. In 50% of cases, the correct outcome (home win, draw, or away win) is predicted accurately. In more than 10% of matches, the exact final score matches the prediction — significantly above the market average.

What is Coach AI's track record?

Coach AI has predicted over 1,000 matches: 50% correct outcome, 10%+ exact final score. The model consistently outperforms standard probability calculations and gives football fans the data they need to make truly informed predictions.

What data does Coach AI use for its predictions?

Coach AI combines Expected Goals (xG), recent team form over the last five matches, head-to-head records, up-to-date injury news, and tactical match-up analysis. The model is updated daily so every prediction reflects the most current information available.