Chelsea vs Wolves Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League, January 20, 2025
Chelsea vs Wolves Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Monday, Jan 20
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, England
The Blues will host Wolves in their 22nd game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways after going winless in their last five league games.
Hosts Chelsea are one of the dominant squads in the Premier League this season but have struggled for wins in their last few matches. They sit fifth in the league standings with 37 points after 21 games. In the last five games, Chelsea have recorded 85 shots, 2,496 passes and 63.4% possession. Cole Palmer is leading the goalscoring charts with 14 goals followed by Nicolas Jackson with nine. Both players are also leading the assists chart with six and five assists respectively.
Meanwhile, Wolves have been underwhelming throughout the campaign and are sitting 17th in the table with 16 points after 21 games. They have the worst defensive record in the division and have registered 52 shots, 1,920 passes and 49.8% possession in the last five games. Matheus Cunha is leading the goalscoring charts with ten goals whereas Rayan Aït-Nouri has made five assists this season.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea would be without the services of Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Benoit Badiashile and Ben Chilwell. Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Romeo Lavia are also sidelined with their respective injuries. Trevoh Chalobah who was recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace could gain some valuable minutes in this home tie.
Wolves Team News
As for Wolves, they would be without the services of Nelson Semedo (hamstring) and Craig Dawson (calf). The likes of Toti Gomes (hamstring), Sasa Kalajdzic (knee), Boubacar Traore (knee), Enso Gonzalez (knee) and Yerson Mosquera (knee) remain out. Matheus Cunha completed his two-match suspension and will be available for this tie.
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Chelsea vs Wolves Predicted Lineups
Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella
Midfielders: Fernandez, Caicedo
Forwards: Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Wolves Predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Sa
Defenders: Doherty, Agbadou, Bueno
Midfielders: R. Gomes, Andre, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri
Forwards: Cunha, Hwang; Larsen
Chelsea vs Wolves Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 118 times in the past, with Chelsea winning 45 of those games. Wolves have won 43 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 30 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| August 25, 2024 | Wolves 2-6 Chelsea | Premier League |
| February 04, 2024 | Chelsea 2-4 Wolves | Premier League |
| December 24, 2023 | Wolves 2-1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| April 08, 2023 | Wolves 1-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| October 08, 2022 | Chelsea 3-0 Wolves | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Chelsea vs Wolves
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
The English attacker has made a fine start to his second season with the Blues registering 14 goals and six assists in 21 Premier League appearances. His work ethic and exploits have solidified him as one of the best players in the English top flight. In his last five games, Palmer has recorded a 1.36 xG.
Matheus Cunha (Wolves)
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is one of the best players on the current roster and has bagged three goals and one assist in his last five Premier League appearances. The Brazilian attacker has tallied 0.69 xG in his last five matches.
Chelsea vs Wolves Prediction
The Blues recorded an emphatic 5-0 win over Morecambe in the third round of the FA Cup. They have been inconsistent in the last few games and have secured a 2-2 draw over Bournemouth in their latest domestic tie. Their performance in the Premier League has been commendable since the start of the campaign but they are winless in their last five games and have dropped down to fifth in the league table.
As for Wolves, they have one of the worst starts to the Premier League campaign this season. They currently languishing at the bottom half of the table and are winless in their last three games under new manager Vitor Pereira. They are sitting just a spot above the relegation zone and are coming off a 3-0 loss to Newcastle United in the latest tie.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-0 Wolves
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Wolves Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Chelsea vs Wolves?
The Chelsea vs Wolves game will be played on 20th January at Stamford Bridge.
Q. Where to watch Chelsea vs Wolves live for free?
The game between Chelsea and Wolves can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Chelsea vs Wolves?
The predicted score for Chelsea vs Wolves is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Chelsea vs Wolves?
Both Chelsea and Wolves played 118 games. Chelsea recorded 45 wins, Wolves managed 43 whereas the remaining 30 games ended in a draw.