Wolverhampton Wanderers will face Chelsea on Sunday, August 25, at Molineux Stadium as both teams seek to bounce back from opening weekend defeats in the Premier League.
However, for the Blues, this game perhaps holds a much more significant meaning after they suffered home and away defeats to Wolves in last season’s English Premier League encounters.
Wolves Aim to End Winless Streak at Home | Home Win = 4.46
Wolves' season began with a 2-0 loss to Arsenal, reflecting ongoing struggles despite a resilient performance. Last year's form saw them finish with only one win in their last five home matches, indicating a pressing need for improvement at Molineux.
The home team has historically been a tough opponent for Chelsea, winning their last three Premier League encounters against them, which includes a notable 4-2 victory in February.
Gary O'Neil will try to lead his Wolves side to yet another memorable victory over the Blues but given this Chelsea team is under new management, Wolves have to be prepared to meet a different kind of team than the one they battered last season.
Chelsea Look to Rebound from City with Revenge in Mind | Away Win = 1.82
Chelsea, coming off a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, will be eager to bounce back. Enzo Maresca's side is still adjusting to new signings and tactical changes, with a heavy squad rotation evident in their recent UEFA Conference League game against Servette.
The Blues have suffered in their recent encounters with Wolves, having lost their last three meetings, including a 2-1 defeat at Molineux in December and if the Blues are to exact their revenge on Wolves, they will need to show it from the very first minute.
Despite their talent and rather large squad, Chelsea's early-season form including preseason games has been underwhelming, with the team struggling to find its rhythm and Enzo Maresca would have to apply a fix soon before it’s too late.
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Wolves will miss Nelson Semedo, who is serving a suspension, and long-term absentees Kalajdzic, Chiwone, and Gonzalez. Rayan Ait-Nouri, who was injured against Arsenal, is expected to be fit for the match.
Chelsea’s only injury concern is Reece James who will be absent, with Sterling and Chilwell just not included in the squad. Lavia, Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and others are likely to be in the line-up as expected.
Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.21
Wolves have a strong record against Chelsea, winning three of their last four league encounters (4-2, 2-1, & 1-0). | Specials Market: Over 2.5 Goals & GG = 1.90
Chelsea has scored in all but one of their last five games in all competitions, (2-0, 0-2, 1-1, 1-2, & 2-4), hitting the back of the net six (6) times in five (5) games. | Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 2.01
Wolves vs Chelsea fixtures for the past five (5) EPL clashes have seen four (4) over 2.5 goals scored (2-4, 2-1, 3-0, & 2-2) with under 2.5 goals happening just once (1-0) in their last five meetings. | Main Market: Over 3.5 Goals = 2.57
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