Preview: Wolves vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26
Bottom side of the league host 5th placed Blues!
Molineux is set for a heavy but potentially wild Saturday afternoon. PL Bottom-side Wolverhampton Wanderers host a Chelsea team chasing a spot in European football. Rob Edwards has the massive task of saving Wolves’ season. He sees his side falling eighteen points away from safety. Liam Rosenior’s visitors arrive in the Black Country looking to lock down their place in the top five.
The home team face a tough truth. Relegation is a real threat to the West Midlands club. Still, Molineux can be a hard place for the big teams to play. Edwards wants to see his players fight back. Recent losses to Manchester City and Bournemouth leave the group feeling down.
Toluwalase Arokodare gives them a strong target up front. He needs to rattle a Chelsea defence that struggles with long balls. Wolves can’t just sit back. They have to work hard and mess with Chelsea’s flow from the start. This could force mistakes from a backline that misses the steady lead of Levi Colwill.
Rosenior’s Blues want to make things right. They just got knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Arsenal. Even with that loss, they are playing well in the league. They have won six of their last eight games. The Brazilian youngster, Estevao Willian, is still a star in the Premier League.
He gives full-backs a hard time with his tricky runs and smart finishes. His link-up with Joao Pedro lets Chelsea crowd the wings. This plan will likely pull the shaky Wolves’ defence out of position.
Picking the team is a bit of a puzzle for the visitors. Captain Reece James has suffered a knock. This means Rosenior has to wait until the last minute to see if he can play. Wolves have their own injury problems, too. However, Joao Gomes is still the heart of their midfield. He will be the main man for stopping Chelsea’s quick short passes.
Expect a fast start, Wolves will play for their pride. Even so, Chelsea’s better attacking players should control the game. If the Blues get a goal early, the fans at Molineux might get loud and angry. But if Edwards’ men stay strong, they could pull off a result that nobody expected.
Kick-off:
- Location: Wolverhampton, England
- Stadium: Molineux Stadium
- Date: Saturday, February 7
- Kick-off Time: 8:30 PM IST
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: In use
Form:
Wolves: L-L-D-W-D
Chelsea: L-W-W-W-W
Players to watch out for:
Hwang Hee-chan (Wolves):
For the hosts, Hwang Hee-chan is still their best bet for a goal. He has only scored twice in nineteen Premier League games this season. His underlying stats suggest he is struggling to find his best form.
These numbers, which include an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.11, show the pressure he is under. He has managed only one assist so far. The South Korean forward needs to do more in the box to help his team.
Joao Pedro (Chelsea):
On the other side, Chelsea’s Joao Pedro is having a great year. He has bagged nine goals and four assists in twenty-four league games. An expected goals figure of 7.79 shows he is a constant threat in front of the goal. The Brazilian attacker will be looking to score again when he faces the shaky Wolves defence.
Match Facts:
- Wolves sold top scorer Jorgen Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace on deadline day.
- Chelsea scored 14 goals in six games since Rosenior took charge.
- Chelsea have won five straight matches under new manager Liam Rosenior.
Wolves vs Chelsea Betting Tips and Odds:
- Chelsea to win & over 1 total goal: 1.91 (Bet365).
- Chelsea team total: Over 1.5 goals: 1.67 (BetMGM).
- Both teams to score: Yes: 1.70 (Melbet).
Injuries and Team News:
Unavailable players for Wolverhampton Wanderers: Adam Armstrong (injury), Ladislav Krejci (injury), and Toti Gomes (injury).
Unavailable players for Chelsea: Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspension), Filip Jörgensen (injury), Levi Colwill (injury), Tosin Adarabioyo (injury), Dario Essugo (injury), Romeo Lavia (injury) and Jamie Gittens (injury).
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Head-To-Head stats:
Total matches: 121
Wolves won: 43
Chelsea won: 48
Draws: 30
Predicted Starting Lineups:
Wolverhampton Wanderers Starting Lineup (3-5-1-1):
José Sá; Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, Emmanuel Agbadou; Rodrigo Gomes; Rodrigo Gomes, Joao Gomes, Andre, Mateus Mane, Hugo Bueno; Angel Gomes; Hee-Chan Hwang
Chelsea Predicted Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Robert Sánchez; Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo; Estêvão, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho; João Pedro
Match Prediction:
Rob Edwards’ struggling hosts face a massive task. They have to keep Chelsea’s sharp attackers quiet. This forward line is great at finding and punishing any gaps in a shaky defence. Because of that, Chelsea’s pure talent up front will likely be too much for Wolves to handle. This is true even if the home fans try to roar their team on. We’re tipping the Londoners to edge this one for a close away win.
Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Chelsea.
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports
US: NBC Sports
Nigeria: SuperSport
What is the current head-to-head record between Wolves and Chelsea in all competitions?
Chelsea lead the historical rivalry with 48 wins, while Wolves have secured 43 victories and 30 matches ended in draws.
Who are the leading goal scorers for each team this term heading into this fixture?
Joao Pedro leads Chelsea with nine goals, whereas Hwang Hee-chan remains the top scorer for Wolves with two strikes this season.
Where and when will this upcoming Premier League match take place?
This match will take place at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday, 7 February 2026, at 15:00 GMT.
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