Wolves, languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table, welcome Chelsea to Molineux for their Round of 16 League Cup clash.
Wolves vs Chelsea
Wolves vs Chelsea Form and Head to Head Record
Wolves suffered a 2-3 defeat against Burnley in their last Premier League match. Overall, Wolves' recent form has been poor, with their only two victories this season coming in the EFL Cup.
Chelsea lost 2-1 against Sunderland in their most recent Premier League fixture. The Blues' form has been inconsistent. Prior to Sunderland, The Blues had won four consecutive matches.
The most recent encounter between these two sides saw Chelsea emerge as 3-1 victors in a Premier League match in January 2025.
The head-to-head record between these teams is evenly split. Both Wolves and Chelsea have won three of the last six meetings.
There has been 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches head-to-head's between these sides.
Wolves vs Chelsea Probable Lineups
Wolves (4-3-3): Johnstone; Bueno, Krejcí, Bueno, Hoever; Gomes, Munetsi, André; Hee-Chan, Larsen, Arias
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jörgensen; Hato, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto; Lavia, Santos; Gittens, Estêvão, Garnacho; George
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Wolves vs Chelsea Team News
Wolves will be without Leon Chiwome due to a knee injury. Vítor Pereira is expected to field a strong lineup, with potential alterations from the weekend, including Hwang Hee-chan and João Gomes. Jørgen Strand Larsen is set to lead the line again after recovering from recent fitness concerns.
Chelsea have several absentees. Colwill, Essugo, Delap, Palmer and Badiashile are all sidelined with injuries. Mudryk is suspended. Gusto returns from suspension and is expected to start. Fofana, Santos, Lavia, Hato, Gittens and George are all likely to feature in the starting eleven. Garnacho, who scored against Sunderland, could retain his place.
Who are the betting favourites in Wolves vs Chelsea?
Chelsea are 19/20 favourites to win inside 90 minutes at Molineux. Wolves are 3/1 to get the win, and the draw is a best price of 14/5.
| Wolves vs Chelsea Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Wolves Win | 3/1 | bet365 |
| Draw | 14/5 | BetMGM |
| Chelsea Win | 19/20 | Coral |
Odds last updated at Wednesday 29th October.
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Wolves vs Chelsea Match Prediction
Wolves have had a difficult start to the Premier League season. However, they have found some respite in the League Cup.
Chelsea, despite their own inconsistencies, have won the last two meetings between these sides. Chelsea's attack may be too much for Wolves to handle.
A narrow away win is the predicted outcome.
Score Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Chelsea
Wolves vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip for Wolves vs Chelsea is Jamie Gittens 3+ shots, Andrey Santos 2+ fouls, and Both Teams to Score.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 6/1 with bet365, we advise backing this bet with those bookmakers offering a Super Sub product.
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