There may still be a few sore heads at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night among Crystal Palace fans.
A little more than 72 hours after ending their 164-year wait for a first major trophy in the club's history with victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Palace's conquering heroes are back in Premier League action in quick order this week with the visit of Wolves.
The atmosphere is sure to be euphoric, and Palace's players can expect quite the homecoming with the Eagles looking ahead to the prospect of competing in the Europa League next season, as well as being part of the curtain-raiser to the 2025/26 campaign when they meet Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday, August 9.
Given that, a mid-table Premier League meeting with very little riding on it risks being a case of after the Lord Mayor's show when Wolves visit, but Palace coach Oliver Glasner will want to extend the party.
The bookies fancy momentum to win the day in this one, and the Eagles are available at 6/4 with Copybet to take three points. Wolves are 9/5 with the same firm, while the draw is 23/10.
The Sporting News has all the best predictions, tips, form and betting odds to provide some value for punters.
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Crystal Palace vs. Wolves prediction, tips, bet builder and odds
Crystal Palace winning at HT + Wolves 0 match goals @ 11/2 (Spreadex)
Regardless of the confidence that winning the FA Cup should bring, the stats suggest that Palace would always have been the favourites for this one. They are unbeaten at home in their last eight matches, while they also have the upper hand in recent meetings with Wolves, being unbeaten against Tuesday's opponents in their last three meetings. Wolves have been leaky in those games, conceding eight times, and they have also been involved in at least one first-half goal (scored or conceded) in 81% of their games this season. Add to that the fact that Vitor Pereira's side have not found the net in their last two matches (a 2-0 defeat vs. Brighton & Hove Albion and a 1-0 loss at Man City), and Spreadex's 11/2 on this double is appealing.
Jean-Philippe Mateta to score at any time @ 5/1 (betway)
Predicting the Palace starting lineup is tricky, with Glasner likely to rest some of his FA Cup heroes. Eberechi Eze is one of those who could be given a night off, and so the burden of goalscoring should fall on Palace's other forward options, including Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Frenchman has netted 14 times already this season, and on six occasions he has struck first in the match. Given the uncertainty over Palace's likely XI, the first goalscorer market may be a risk, but backing Mateta to net at any time is a sensible option, not least with betway offering a 5/1 price boost.
Crystal Palace vs. Wolves predicted score and most likely results
Here's a rundown of the most likely outcomes for Crystal Palace vs. Wolves, according to betway, who are offering up to a £30 free matched bet if your first acca loses, plus a £30 Uber Eats voucher for new customers.
* Odds correct at time of publish with listed firms and subject to change
How to watch Crystal Palace vs. Wolves in the Premier League
- Date: Tuesday, May 20
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Time: 20:00 BST
- TV/Stream: Crystal Palace vs. Wolves has not been selected for TV coverage in the U.K.