With the penultimate round of the Premier League season wrapping up on Tuesday, all eyes turn to Manchester, where City look to keep their Champions League hopes alive against a resilient Bournemouth side. Following a weekend full of drama, the stakes remain high — not just for European qualification, but also for clubs chasing strong finishes in the top half.
Crystal Palace, fresh from their historic FA Cup triumph over Manchester City, return to Selhurst Park to face Wolverhampton Wanderers. With the home crowd still buzzing from their Wembley success, the Eagles will be eager to finish their home campaign on a high against a Wolves side looking to avoid their third consecutive defeat.
With just one round remaining after this, the season may be drawing to a close, but there’s still plenty of betting intrigue — from the race for a top-four finish to teams pushing for a spot in the top half of the table. For more markets, including outrights and end-of-season specials, check out the link below.
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CRYSTAL PALACE v WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS – Click here to bet
Crystal Palace return to Selhurst Park just three days after their historic FA Cup triumph over Manchester City — a 1-0 victory that delivered the club’s first-ever major trophy. With European football now secured and celebrations still ringing from Wembley, the Eagles will be eager to mark their final home appearance of the season with another positive result.
Oliver Glasner’s men currently sit 12th in the table with 49 points and are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. With little left to play for in the league and a quick turnaround before a challenging trip to Anfield on the final day, the Austrian manager may take this opportunity to rotate his squad. That said, Palace have quietly built solid home form, going seven games unbeaten at Selhurst Park — including five in the Premier League (W3, D2). However, their last two home league outings have ended in low-scoring stalemates: a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth and a 1-1 result against Nottingham Forest.
Wolves make the trip to the capital sitting 14th with 41 points, coming off back-to-back defeats to Manchester City (1-0) and Brighton (2-0). Those losses halted an impressive seven-game unbeaten streak (W6, D1) that had propelled them into top-half contention. With their Premier League status secure and little riding on the final matches, motivation may become a factor — though manager Vítor Pereira will be demanding a response before the campaign concludes.
Despite their recent setbacks, Wolves have been strong on the road, winning four of their last five away fixtures. Their only defeat in that stretch came via a narrow 1-0 loss at the Etihad. In total, they’ve earned 21 points away from home this season (W6, D3, L9), and Palace’s short recovery time post-cup final may offer an opening to exploit.
Head-to-Head
Earlier this season, the sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Molineux, while last year’s clash at Selhurst Park saw Palace edge a five-goal thriller 3-2. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last three Premier League meetings with Wolves, winning twice and drawing once.
Betting
Crystal Palace – 16/10
Draw – 95/40
Wolverhampton Wanderers – 18/10
Verdict
Palace are likely still riding high after Saturday’s Wembley triumph and may not be at full intensity just three days on. With both teams safe and under no real pressure, this could be an open contest. Wolves’ away form has been impressive, and they’ll sense a chance to capitalise if Palace make changes. Given the recent form of both sides and their head-to-head history, goals are likely — and both teams finding the net looks a strong possibility.
Suggested Bet: Both Teams to Score – Yes at 15/20
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MANCHESTER CITY v BOURNEMOUTH – Click here to bet
After Saturday’s bitterly disappointing 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final, Manchester City return to Premier League action under mounting pressure. With a top-five finish still hanging in the balance, Pep Guardiola’s side know that anything short of a positive result could severely dent their hopes of Champions League qualification. A trophyless campaign — the first since Guardiola’s arrival in 2016 — would be a major underachievement for a club that has set such high standards in recent years.
City currently sit 6th in the table with 65 points, just one behind Aston Villa, and crucially, they have a game in hand. Tuesday’s clash presents the perfect opportunity to reclaim a spot in the top five. The Citizens are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League matches (W5, D3) and a strong reaction is expected after their Wembley setback.
The Etihad remains one of the toughest places to visit. City have won 12 of their 18 home league fixtures this season (W12, D3, L3), including each of their last four. Across those matches, they’ve scored 10 goals and conceded just three. Historically, City tend to finish strong at home, winning 10 of their last 11 final home league games in previous campaigns.
Bournemouth’s faint hopes of European qualification took a hit with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa last time out — a result that ended their five-game unbeaten run (W2, D3). Crystal Palace’s FA Cup win has further complicated the scenario, meaning the Cherries would now need to win their remaining games and hope Chelsea finish 6th or 7th and also lift the Conference League — a long shot, particularly with Manchester City up next.
That said, Andoni Iraola’s men have been among the Premier League’s most impressive away performers this season. They’ve collected 28 points on the road (W7, D7, L4) and are unbeaten in their last four away trips (W1, D3), including a shock 2-1 win at the Emirates against Arsenal. That result alone will have caught Guardiola’s eye — particularly with the pressure now squarely on his side to respond.
Currently 11th in the standings with 53 points, Bournemouth sit just two behind Brentford and Brighton in 8th and 9th, respectively. Iraola has done a fine job in his second season at the club, and he’ll want his side to finish strong — though history between these sides offers little cause for optimism.
Head-to-Head
Manchester City had won all 14 Premier League meetings with Bournemouth until earlier this season, when the Cherries stunned them with a 2-1 win at the Vitality Stadium — their first-ever league victory over City. Still, City have dominated this matchup overall, scoring 46 goals and conceding just nine in those 15 meetings. At the Etihad, the Citizens have won all seven Premier League encounters, netting 3+ goals in six of their last eight home games in all competitions against Bournemouth.
Betting
Manchester City – 5/10
Draw – 15/4
Bournemouth – 5/1
Verdict
With their Champions League hopes on the line, City are expected to come out with intent in front of a demanding home crowd. Bournemouth’s away form has been outstanding this season, but their historically poor record against City — particularly at the Etihad — is difficult to overlook. Goals should be on the cards, and a home win looks the most likely outcome.
Suggested Bet: Result and Totals – Manchester City and Over 1.5 goals at 7/10
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