Vitor Pereira is set to break a Premier League curse for Wolves this week, that has haunted them for 10 years
The Wolves boss will be looking for his side to end the season on a high. To do so, he must overcome a worrying record.
Pereira has enjoyed a record-breaking start since arriving at Molineux, helping steer Wolves away from the Premier League drop zone.
With safety already secured, it is all about finishing as high as possible for Pereira’s men.
A win against Crystal Palace would secure Wolves a 14th-placed finish above the likes of Man United and Spurs – a feat that would have seemed impossible at Christmas.
The history books, however, suggest a victory won’t be plain sailing for the Molineux outfit.
Vitor Pereira can end worrying Wolves record
Pereira has made a difference at Wolves since the departure of Gary O’Neil, and the Portuguese will no doubt want to carry that good feeling into next season.
One way in which he could do this is to put to bed a damning record which has haunted Wolves for ten years.
The Molineux side travel to Selhurst Park on Tuesday evening, having lost their final away league game in each of the last nine seasons (via BBC Sport).
Wolves last avoided defeat in the 2015-16 season in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, with their last win coming under Kenny Jackett back in 2015 against Wigan.
Wolves’ recent away form will provide encouragement
Previous seasons paint a bleak picture for Pereira’s side ahead of their trip to the capital, but their recent away record should give Wolves some form of encouragement.
Wolves, for example, have won four out of their last five away games, picking up wins at the likes of Manchester United and Bournemouth.
This form, mixed in with Palace’s potential FA Cup hangover, means the Molineux outfit will no doubt fancy their chances on Tuesday evening, despite what the history books might say.
