The spotlight falls on Molineux as Wolverhampton Wanderers host Chelsea in a Carabao Cup fixture that pits ball-dominant visitors against a Wolves side struggling in the Premier League. Find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS | 8/13 @ Bet365 (61.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Wolves’ home games have been full of action this season, with their first seven league and cup matches at Molineux averaging an impressive 3.86 goals per game. Over 2.5 Goals has landed in five of those fixtures, and both teams have scored in five of the last six. |
| Chelsea to Win & BTTS | 11/5 @ Bet365 (31.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Chelsea’s 71.7% possession and 89.3% pass accuracy could wear Wolves down. |
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Potential Match-Winners
- Hee-Chan Hwang (Wolves) – regular starter, often involved in chances, part of a front line generating high shot volume.
- Pedro Neto (Chelsea) – creative spark with a knack for creating opportunities; expect him to be involved in Chelsea’s best moves.
- Toluwalase Arokodare (Wolves) – effective in the box, often gets into dangerous positions as Wolves look to exploit Chelsea’s high line.
- Marc Guiu (Chelsea) – emerging goal threat, could capitalise if Wolves overcommit.
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have been finely balanced, with both sides claiming five wins from the last 14 encounters and four ending in draws. High-scoring matches are not uncommon, as evidenced by Chelsea’s 6-2 and 3-1 wins, but Wolves have also delivered upsets, including a 4-2 away victory. Here are the last six meetings:
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 20/01/25 | Chelsea 3-1 Wolves | Premier League |
| 25/08/24 | Wolves 2-6 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 04/02/24 | Chelsea 2-4 Wolves | Premier League |
| 24/12/23 | Wolves 2-1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 08/04/23 | Wolves 1-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 08/10/22 | Chelsea 3-0 Wolves | Premier League |
Conclusion
With Wolves struggling in the Premier League, the vote has to go to Chelsea here, however the best bet on the cards looks like both teams to score. Wolves’ home games have been full of action this season, with their first seven league and cup matches at Molineux averaging an impressive 3.86 goals per game.
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