Chelsea VS Wolverhampton Wanderers - Prediction

After a heavy defeat against Liverpool, Chelsea FC are now ready to bounce back when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers tomorrow at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea were in a good rhythm, winning three consecutive league games, before losing to Liverpool last week. The Wolves, on the other hand, had a Dramatic fight on Wednesday night against Manchester United but lost in the end. The two teams are now desperate to get back on the winning track. But this game is also a great opportunity for the Wolves as they will overtake Chelsea FC in the league table if they win tomorrow at Stamford Bridge.

Stats&Facts

• Chelsea have an excellent home record against Wolverhampton in the Premier League. They are unbeaten in their last ten league meetings with the Wolves at Stamford Bridge. The last time Wolverhampton defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was in 1979.
• However, the Wolves have already defeated Chelsea this season at Molineux Stadium. A win over Chelsea would see them completing a league double for the first time since 1975.
• Before winning against Brentford FC, the Wolves were winless in their previous 14 league games in London.
• Although Chelsea had made a difficult start to the season, they have won each of their last four home games in the Premier League.
• The defense has been a matter of concern for the Wolves. They kept only two clean sheets in their last 27 league games away from home.

Team News

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was on international duty in the AFCON Cup. But he has returned to Chelsea as Senegal was eliminated from the tournament. Therefore, he is available to play against the Wolves tomorrow. However, the Blues will be without Levi Colwill, Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Robert Sanchez, and Trevoh Chalobah due to their respective injury. As for the Wolves, Boubacar Traore and Hwang Hee-chan are still unavailable due to their international duty in the AFCON Cup. Fortunately, they do not have new injury problems in the squad. Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Petrovic; Disasi, Silva, Badiashile, Gusto; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Nkunku, Sterling; Jackson Possible Lineup for Wolverhampton: Sa; Kilman, Dawson, Toti; Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Neto; Cunha

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Wolves

Both teams are desperate to get back on the winning track after having lost in their respective game. But as the home team, Chelsea will have a better advantage at Stamford Bridge. Apart from the defeat against Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC have done well in their previous three league games. However, the Wolves are also a tough side to beat. They showed a great fighting spirit against Man United. It will be no surprise if Wolverhampton beat Chelsea tomorrow, but we expect Chelsea, as the home side, to win the match at Stamford Bridge.

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