The third or four international breaks that need navigating this season is done and dusted as the Eagles return to action for a busy schedule of fixtures that will be key to how the season will shape up.
Several Palace players return from international duty which was an intriguing week of fixtures around the world with a number of nations celebrating qualification for the World Cup next year, while other will take part in play off games in March.
With the fourth and final international break a long way off, we have a long run of domestic fixtures to look forward to as Palace continue to battle on several fronts.
Before the year is out, we will know whether interests continue in the League Cup and Conference League as we bid farewell to another calendar year.
It is unclear what effect the international break will have had on some of our players while assessments continue at the training ground in Beckenham, but Marc Guehi is the known concern having missed the home draw with Brighton as well as the two England games with Serbia and Albania.
Cheick Doucoure continues to miss out, and for a player that showed so much promise when he arrived and was even linked with a large bid from Liverpool, we do wonder if he will return anything close to being the same player.
Chadi Riad suffered a setback having been included in the squad against AZ Alkmaar, while Eddie Nketiah could be closing in on a return.
The trip to Wolverhampton this weekend sees Oliver Glasner pit his wits against newly appointed managed Rob Edwards, who left a Boro side challenging at the top of the Championship for the role at Molineux.
The pull for Edwards would have been strong with his time as a player at the club as a centre back in a spell from 2004 to 2008.
The bottom of the table club with just 2 points may well be rejuvenated under new management which may prove more of a challenge for the visitors, yet, there is no doubting Glasner and his management team will have done their homework over the break.
Kick-off & Broadcast
- Date/Time: Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 – 15:00 UK
- Venue: Molineux Stadium
- TV: Not televised in the UK; Peacock in the US
Current Form
- Wolves: Rock-bottom of the Premier League with 0 wins, 2 draws, 9 losses. They’ve conceded 25 goals and scored just 5 in 11 games. Coming off a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea and have lost their last five matches across all competitions.
- Crystal Palace: Sitting 10th with 17 points (4W, 5D, 2L). Unbeaten in their last four across competitions, including a Europa Conference League win against AZ Alkmaar and a league win over Brentford. Last match was a goalless draw with Brighton.
Head-to-Head
- Palace have dominated recent meetings: 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5. Last clash ended 4-2 to Palace in May 2025.
Team News
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Wolves:
- New manager Rob Edwards takes charge for the first time.
- Injuries: Matt Doherty (unknown), Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Ki-Jana Hoever (knee).
- Emmanuel Agbadou returns from suspension; Jorgen Strand Larsen expected to lead the attack.
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Crystal Palace:
- Marc Guehi (ankle) is a doubt; Cheick Doucouré remains out long-term.
- Eddie Nketiah battling thigh issues.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta (6 PL goals) leads the line; Dean Henderson in goal.
Stats Snapshot
- Wolves:
- Goals per match: 0.5
- Goals conceded per match: 2.3
- Clean sheets: 0
- Palace:
- Goals per match: 1.2
- Goals conceded per match: 0.8
- Clean sheets: 5.
Tactical Notes
- Wolves likely to adopt a reactive style under Edwards, focusing on direct play and crosses for Larsen and Hwang Hee-chan.
- Palace under Oliver Glasner remain disciplined, strong on counters, and dangerous in transition.
Predictions
- Most pundits favour Palace:
- Soccer News: Crystal Palace win (Odds ~11/10).
- League Lane: Correct score tip – Palace 2-0.
- Footy Accumulators: Wolves 1-3 Palace.
- Expected goals: Under 2.5 if Wolves stay compact, but recent H2H suggests goals if Palace dominate.
