Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea: Premier League Round 25 Preview
In the 25th round of the English Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Chelsea on February 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time at Molineux Stadium. The visitors are fighting to secure a Champions League place and will be eager to take full points against one of the league’s underdogs.
Our Prediction for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers looked extremely fragile last season, but a timely decision to appoint Vítor Pereira helped stabilize the situation. He managed to overtake Tottenham and finish level on points with Manchester United, ending the campaign in sixteenth place with 42 points.
This season, however, Wolves are once again flirting with unwanted records. The downturn began under Pereira and continued after Edwards took charge. Only from late December did the team manage a brief unbeaten run, including a league win over West Ham and a cup victory against Shrewsbury. Despite that, defeats to Manchester City and Bournemouth followed, with Wolves failing to score in both matches.
Chelsea’s situation has been far more positive. Under Maresca last season, the club finished fourth in the Premier League and lifted both the Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Surprisingly, Enzo Maresca was dismissed around the New Year despite decent results. His successor, Rosenior, made an immediate impact. Chelsea ended their Champions League group stage with an away win over Napoli, claimed three consecutive Premier League victories, and pushed Arsenal hard in the League Cup before exiting in the second leg.
From a statistical perspective, Wolves reflect their underdog status, averaging just 0.63 goals scored per match while conceding 1.88. Chelsea, by contrast, average 1.75 goals scored and concede only 1.13 per game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea: Key Statistics and Trends
Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost their last two Premier League matches
42% of Wolves’ matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.5 total goals per game
Chelsea have won their last three EPL rounds
63% of Chelsea’s matches end with both teams scoring, averaging 2.88 total goals per game
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea: Probable Starting Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers (probable lineup):
José Sá – Krejci, S. Bueno, Mosquera – Hugo Bueno, Mané, André, Gomes, Tshatshua – Hwang Hee-chan, Arokodare
Chelsea (probable lineup):
Sánchez – Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, James – Fernández, Caicedo, Garnacho, Palmer, Neto – João Pedro
Previous Matches: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Chelsea won 3-0 in November, marking their fourth consecutive head-to-head victory over Wolves. Palmer and his teammates have clearly dominated this matchup in recent seasons.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea: Odds Analysis
Outcome | Odds | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Wolverhampton Win | 5.20 | Wolves struggle badly in attack and face a disciplined Chelsea defense |
Draw | 3.90 | Only possible if Chelsea waste chances and Wolves sit deep |
Chelsea Win | 1.67 | Strong form, better squad depth, and clear motivation for UCL qualification |
Free Prediction for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
It is difficult to see Chelsea running into serious trouble at Molineux. Given their current form and superior quality, the visitors are expected to collect all three points.
