Wolverhampton – Chelsea FC
Our Wolverhampton – Chelsea betting tip is: Chelsea win – 1.78 odds
- Wolverhampton has lost the last two games
- Chelsea won the last match
- Wolverhampton are in second last place
The second matchday of the Premier League is just around the corner and brings us an exciting encounter between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after their opening defeat, which should make this match particularly gripping. Find out who has the edge in this clash in our Wolverhampton – Chelsea betting tip.
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Wolverhampton – Chelsea info
- Date & Time: 25.08.2024, 15:00 h
- Location: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 2
- TV broadcast/live stream: Sky
Wolverhampton Form & Balance Check
On the first matchday of the Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal. The Gunners showed their superiority right from the opening minutes and dominated the game. In the 25th minute, shooting star Bukayo Saka delivered a precise cross into the box, which Kai Havertz headed home to make it 1-0.
Wolverhampton had no significant influence on the game in the first half. Arsenal dominated the game and had 64% possession. The balance of power did not change much after the break. In the 74th minute, it was Saka again who made it 2-0 for the visitors.
The remainder of the game passed without any noteworthy events and Wolverhampton could ultimately count themselves lucky that the score remained 2-0.
Will the winning streak end?
Wolverhampton Wanderers have won each of their last three matches against Chelsea, which makes the upcoming game particularly exciting. However, Wolves’ current form is worrying. The recent defeat to Arsenal, in which Wolverhampton could barely put a foot wrong, clearly shows that the offense is not at its best at the moment. This performance was a clear indictment of Wolverhampton’s attacking prowess.
It will be crucial for Wolverhampton to improve their forward movement and take their chances more consistently if they are to continue their run against Chelsea. A more aggressive and determined game will be needed to stand up to the currently favored Blues.
Wolverhampton facts & analysis
- Has lost the last two games
- Lost the last home game
- Won the last three matches against Chelsea
Chelsea form & record check
Chelsea had to face last season’s champions Manchester City on the first matchday and lost the game 2-0. It was a relatively even game in which both teams had their chances, but City were more consistent in front of goal. Erling Haaland scored the first goal for City in the 15th minute. Just before half-time, Chelsea’s Jackson scored, but the referee ruled it offside and it was withdrawn.
In the second half, Chelsea came very close to scoring an equalizer, but their finishing was not precise enough. In the 84th minute, Mateo Kovačić made it 2-0 and sealed the deal. Overall, it can be said that the Blues put in a solid performance, but at the end of the day, only the team that scores the most goals wins
Who stays and who goes?
Chelsea’s wide squad has come under heavy criticism in recent days. With 39 players in the official squad, there is a lot to talk about, as head coach Enzo Maresca emphasized in the last press conference that he is only planning with 27 players and that they are also training with the senior squad. The question that now arises is what will happen with the remaining top players and the numerous new arrivals.
Chelsea have signed a number of big-name players in the current transfer window. These include Pedro Neto, who was brought in from Wolverhampton Wanderers for 60 million euros and is intended as a right winger, and João Félix, who was signed for 52 million euros from Atlético Madrid as a hanging winger. Furthermore, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall joined the central midfield from Leicester City for 35.4 million euros, Filip Jørgensen for 24.5 million euros as goalkeeper from FC Villarreal and Omari Kellyman, who was signed for 22.5 million euros from Aston Villa’s U21 squad as an attacking midfielder.
With these reinforcements, the competition in the Chelsea squad has become even fiercer. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and how the club will deal with the challenge of such a large squad.
Chelsea facts & analysis
- Chelsea have just one win from five games
- Chelsea have spent €241m on transfers so far
- Chelsea are rated as favorites in the upcoming duel
Wolverhampton will line up in a 3-5-2 system, which offers a solid defense with three central defenders and a compact midfield line. This formation will allow them to control the center of the pitch while initiating quick counter-attacks down the wings.
Chelsea will line up in a 4-3-3 formation, as they did in the last Conference League qualifier, which encourages an attacking style of play. This formation allows the Blues to attack dynamically with three strikers and a flexible midfield and put the opposition defense under pressure
Wolverhampton – Chelsea head-to-head & stats
In the 81 encounters between Wolverhampton and Chelsea so far, an impressively balanced record has developed: Wolverhampton have managed 31 wins, while Chelsea have come away victorious on 30 occasions, with 20 games ending in draws. In these games, Wolverhampton have scored a total of 141 goals, while Chelsea have scored 148.
It is hard to imagine a more balanced record. Based on the current form and strength of the two teams, we believe that Chelsea will draw level with Wolverhampton in terms of number of wins in the upcoming match and will win the game
Direct comparison (H2H)
