It's EFL Cup fourth round action on Wednesday, October 29, and Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways as they travel to Molineux to face a Wolverhampton Wanderers side for whom this competition has been a welcome relief.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Wolves: Bottom of the Premier League with 2️ points from nine matches.
🔸 Chelsea: Ninth in the Premier League table with 1️4️ points from their opening nine games.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Wolves have won two EFL Cup ties this season, beating West Ham United and Everton.
🔥 Wolves have won three of their last five matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
🔥 Chelsea have won the last two meetings between the two sides, including a 6-2 win in their last clash at Molineux in August 2024.
🔥 Chelsea last won the EFL Cup in 2015, while Wolves' last triumph came in 1980.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🐺Wolves | Form: L🔴W🟢D🟡D🟡L🔴L🔴:
Despite struggling in the Premier League, the EFL Cup has proven a welcome respite for Vitor Pereira's side. The team is expected to name a strong lineup, as a win could provide a significant confidence boost. Jorgen Strand Larsen is noted as the team's biggest attacking threat.
🔵Chelsea | Form: L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴:
Enzo Maresca's side will be aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League, a result that ended a four-game winning run in all competitions. Chelsea have played just once in this season's EFL Cup, beating Lincoln City 2-1 in the previous round.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🐺Wolves (possible):
Johnstone; Hoever, S Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno; Munetsi, Gomes, Andre; Arias, Larsen, Hwang.
🔵Chelsea (possible):
Jorgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Lavia, Santos; Gittens, Estevao, Garnacho; George.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Jorgen Strand Larsen — The main attacking threat for Wolves, he will be central to their chances.
✨ Estevao — The Brazilian winger will be looking to get back into the starting 11 after coming from the bench last time out.
✨ Joao Gomes & Hwang Hee-chan — Potential starters for Wolves as the team looks to refresh its lineup.
✨ Malo Gusto — Returns from suspension for Chelsea and is expected to start, bolstering the defence.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Wolves/Home to win = 4.32
💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 1.73
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.59
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 2.43
This cup tie presents a contrast in motivations: Wolves see it as a source of confidence amid league struggles, while Chelsea aim to rediscover momentum after a disappointing defeat. With history offering surprises, the stage is set for a compelling clash at Molineux.
Who do you think will advance to the next round? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Wolves vs Chelsea EFL Cup game here on MSport.
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