Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: match statistics
Crystal Palace are displaying significantly better form than Wolverhampton Wanderers, making them the favorite for this fixture. The hosts boast a positive xG balance in home matches (1.51 xG For vs 1.23 xG Against) and far superior offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1 goal per game at home, while Wolves average just 0.38 goals away. Wolverhampton sit bottom of the table with a disastrous away record – 0% wins, 69% defeats, and as many as 62% of matches without scoring a goal. Crystal Palace have a 31% clean sheet rate at home and an advantage in possession (45% vs 42%), which, combined with the visitors' poor efficiency (5% shot conversion), gives them a real chance to secure all three points. The form of both sides over the last five matches is similar (1 point per match each), but the significant disparity in the quality of the hosts' home performances and the visitors' away displays points to a Crystal Palace victory, though a draw also remains in play due to Palace's high percentage of home draws (46%).
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crystal Palace played against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Premier League (England). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Crystal Palace has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Wolverhampton Wanderers has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Crystal Palace scores 1.08 goals per game and allows 1.23. Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.67 and allows 1.85. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Crystal Palace's games and 44% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 44%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crystal Palace has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.09 per game. Crystal Palace takes 11.8 shots per game, while Wolverhampton Wanderers takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. Wolverhampton Wanderers leads at halftime in 7% and scores 0.30 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crystal Palace's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Wolverhampton Wanderers, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Crystal Palace are displaying significantly better form than Wolverhampton Wanderers, making them the favorite for this fixture. The hosts boast a positive xG balance in home matches (1.51 xG For vs 1.23 xG Against) and far superior offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1 goal per game at home, while Wolves average just 0.38 goals away. Wolverhampton sit bottom of the table with a disastrous away record – 0% wins, 69% defeats, and as many as 62% of matches without scoring a goal. Crystal Palace have a 31% clean sheet rate at home and an advantage in possession (45% vs 42%), which, combined with the visitors' poor efficiency (5% shot conversion), gives them a real chance to secure all three points. The form of both sides over the last five matches is similar (1 point per match each), but the significant disparity in the quality of the hosts' home performances and the visitors' away displays points to a Crystal Palace victory, though a draw also remains in play due to Palace's high percentage of home draws (46%).
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crystal Palace | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.21 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Crystal Palace is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Crystal Palace · 0.4 pts / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Crystal Palace is 61% better for: goals scored per game.
1.08 goals / game - Crystal Palace · 0.67 goals / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Crystal Palace is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.23 goals / game - Crystal Palace · 1.85 goals / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Crystal Palace scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Wolverhampton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 27 meczów).
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores in 48% of games (13 of 27 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
Over / Under - Wolverhampton Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Crystal Palace is 112% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Crystal Palace · 0.67 pts / game - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 31%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 7% of games and wins 4%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crystal Palace
Wolverhampton Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Crystal Palace | Liga | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 54% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 80% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Crystal Palace's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
The Premier League match finished Crystal Palace 1:0 Wolverhampton Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Crystal Palace score 1.08 goals per game on average and Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.67. The Premier League average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Crystal Palace's matches and 44% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's.
What form are Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Crystal Palace have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.