Gary O’Neil’s men will be keen to give the Molineux faithful one last win to cheer but it won’t come easily as the Eagles are the English top flight’s form team.
New manager Oliver Glasner has made a terrific impact, leading Palace away from the relegation battle and into top-half contention. It’ll be a tough task to finish 10th or above this season but the progress is clear, with four wins and a draw in the last five matches – including victories over Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Old Gold, meanwhile, could still place anywhere between ninth and 14th but an upturn in form is needed to reach the higher end of that scale. One win, one draw and three defeats in the last five make for grim reading but it’s hoped the support of the home crowd can help turn fortunes around this weekend.
O’Neil has confirmed the Palace clash comes too soon for Pedro Neto but Mario Lemina and Santiago Bueno are in contention. This fresh team news creates uncertainty for selection but that’s got to be seen as a positive considering how many injury problems Wolves have experienced this term.
Including a defensive reshuffle and a midfield risk, here’s the lineup Birmingham World predicts will take on Palace on Saturday.
9. CAM - Pablo Sarabia
The Spaniard has been benched for the last two fixtures but his playmaking could come in handy here. Creative genius Pedro Neto, meanwhile, isn’t quite ready. | Getty Images
10. ST - Matheus Cunha
Cunha has played in an array of positions but he’s probably the most effective when through the centre, advanced to cause problems in behind. | Getty Images
11. ST - Hwang Hee-Chan
The sole Wolves scorer in Manchester, Hwang is back in the goals and will be eager to add to his tally before the season concludes. | Wolves via Getty Images