EPL Chelsea vs Wolves Preview: Tips, Odds, and Prediction

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea FC welcomes Vitor Pereira’s Wolverhampton Wanderers to Stamford Bridge on a Monday night, January 20th.

At the time of writing, both teams have lost two of their last six matches, however, it’s Chelsea in the top four that have been on a worse run of form than 17th placed Wolves, remarkably.

Wolves have picked up seven points in their previous four games, compared to Chelsea’s lowly two.

These two clubs are very closely matched in history, with Chelsea winning 45 matches to Wolves’ 43, and 30 games drawn.

In their last game together, there were eight goals scored as Chelsea thrashed Wolves 6-2, and prior to that Wolves won 4-2 in a six-goal thriller. Wolves have won three of their last four Premier League games against each other, so have the upper hand in their recent rivalry.

But what will happen at the Bridge, where Chelsea have the home advantage to boost their weakened form, but Wolves are reinvigorated under their new management, so this is far from a foregone conclusion despite what the lopsided odds suggest.

Prediction: Chelsea to Win

Wolves have a renewed confidence and belief under Vitor Pereira and have done miraculously over their past few games.

Both teams have so much at stake despite occupying opposite ends of the table. Chelsea have to improve if they are to retain their Champions League place and Wolves are fighting for survival.

Despite their recent slump, Chelsea are too strong to continue such a bad run of form and should get back to winning ways against Wolves, especially at home. Wolves will be spritely and energised, so could very likely pop up with a goal.

However, we predict Chelsea to win 2-1.