Prediction: Chelsea to win 2-1
Best Odds: 13/2
Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers will lock horns with each other in the Premier League next weekend. The match between the Blues and Wolves will be held at Stamford Bridge in London and is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm UK time next Sunday.
Chelsea
Chelsea started the season with hope and optimism. Former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino was appointed the manager, and the Blues also made some high-profile signings, such as Nicolas Jackson, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
However, things have been rather poor for the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners this season. There is no way that Chelsea are going to win the league title this season, and it is also looking unlikely that they will end up in the top four. The Blues are as low as 10th in the Premier League table with 31 points from 21 matches, 12 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.
Chelsea, though, are in good form at the moment. Pochettino’s side have won their last three Premier League games. They have also book their place in the EFL Cup final by overcoming Middlesbrough over two legs and played out a goalless draw with Premier League rivals Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London in the fourth round of the FA Cup last week.
Team News:
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Djordje Petrovic will be in goal for the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners. Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill are likely to be the four defenders. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will be the two holding midfielders for Chelsea. Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Raheem Sterling are set to be the three attacking midfielders and are likely to have Armando Broja in front of them, leading the attack.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Unlike Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers were a mess at the start of the season. Julen Lopetegui decided to leave his role at Wolves just days before the campaign started. Gary O’Neil was appointed his successor, and the expectation was to make sure that Wolves did not get relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.
Wolves are 11th in the Premier League table at the moment with 29 points from 21 matches. The Wanderers are as many as 11 points above the relegation zone and are only three points behind Newcastle United in seventh. There is still a chance that Wolves could qualify for European competition next season.
Gary O’Neil’s side have won three of their last five Premier League matches and are in good form at the moment. Wolves beat West Bromwich Albion away from home at The Hawthorns in the fourth round of the FA Cup this past weekend.
Team News:
Wolverhampton Wanderers are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Jose Sa will be in goal for Wolves and will have Max Kilman, Craig Dawson and Tote Gomes ahead of him in defence. Nelson Semedo, Tommy Doyle, Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty will be the four midfielders. Matheus Cunha and Pablo Sarabia will be the two attacking midfielders. Pedro Neto will lead the line for the visiting team.
Key Factors to Consider
- Chelsea have won their last 3 Premier League matches.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have won 3 of their last 4 Premier League games.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have conceded 31 goals in 21 Premier League games this season.
- Hwang Hee-chan has scored 10 goals and given three assists in 20 Premier League matches for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Cole Palmer has scored 9 goals and given 4 assists in 17 Premier League games for Chelsea.
Conclusion
Both Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers are playing well at the moment and are in good form. Playing at home will give the Blues an advantage in this particular Premier League match. The London club will also be aware that they could still end up in the top four. A narrow home win is the most likely outcome in this game.
Prediction: Chelsea to win 2-1
Best Odds: 13/2
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