The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Wolverhampton Wanderers lock horns with Chelsea in an important clash at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Preview
Chelsea are currently in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The Blues slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the semifinals of the EFL Cup in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table at the moment and have struggled to impose themselves this season. The home side suffered a 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Chelsea have a good historical record against Wolverhampton Wanderers and have won 48 out of the 121 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Wolverhampton Wanderers' 43 victories.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have won only one of their last five matches in all competitions, with their only victory during this period coming by a 6-1 margin against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup last month.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have the worst attacking record in the Premier League this season and have scored only 15 goals in their 24 games so far, winning only one match in the process.
Chelsea were on a winning run of five matches on the trot in all competitions before they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the EFL Cup this week.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea have shown signs of a resurgence in recent weeks and will be intent on bringing their league campaign back on track. Joao Pedro has been impressive for the Blues and will look to make his mark this weekend.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have struggled to make an impact this season and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Chelsea are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-4 Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chelsea to score first - Yes