Saturday night at Stamford Bridge brings 2 teams in very different moods. Chelsea returns home after a long midweek trip to Azerbaijan, while Wolves arrive without a manager and without a win this season.
The Blues were held 2-2 by Qarabag on Wednesday, a result that left them frustrated after a sloppy defensive showing. Estevao and Garnacho both scored, but Enzo Maresca’s men missed a chance to secure their place in the Champions League last 16.
In the league, Chelsea have been inconsistent, 3 wins and 3 defeats in their last 6 matches, yet remain difficult to beat. Their 1-0 win over Tottenham last weekend, thanks to Joao Pedro’s strike, was a reminder of their potential. That result lifted them to 7th place, level on points with Manchester United.Wolves, on the other hand, are in real trouble. Vitor Pereira’s sacking came after a 3-0 defeat to Fulham, their 4th straight loss in all competitions. They sit at the bottom of the table, 8 points from safety, and are without a league win in 14 matches.
Under-21 coach James Collins and Under-18 boss Richard Walker are leading the team for now, hoping to spark some pride at Stamford Bridge. This is going to cracker!
Chelsea vs Wolves: Key Stats
📊 Head-to-head: Chelsea 15 wins, Wolves 6 wins, 4 draws
📊 Chelsea unbeaten in 32 of their last 36 home matches (all comps)
📊 Wolves have lost 4 straight matches (all comps)
📊 Wolves have allowed at least 1 goal in their last 14 league games
📊Over 2.5 goals in Wolves’ last 3 matches
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)🔵: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Pedro, Garnacho; Delap
Wolves (3-4-2-1)🟠: Johnstone; Toti, Krejci, S. Bueno; Tchatchoua, Andre, Gomes, H. Bueno; Munetsi, Bellegarde; Strand Larsen
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Enzo Fernandez: Keeps Chelsea ticking; his composure will be vital against Wolves’ press.
🔹 Strand Larsen: Wolves’ main goal threat and their best chance of nicking a goal on the break.
🔹Joao Pedro: Scored the winner against Spurs and looks in confident form heading into this one.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Wolves to win: 7.50
💵 Draw: 4.60
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.55
💵 Joao Pedro Anytime Goalscorer: 3.20
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 32 home games in all competitions and will expect that streak to continue. Wolves are winless, managerless, and short on belief; the contrast could hardly be sharper. Unless the Old Gold pull off something extraordinary, this should be another comfortable night for Enzo Maresca’s men.
💰Prediction: Chelsea 3–0 Wolves
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