A turbulent Chelsea welcomes a dejected Wolves team for the two sides’ Premier League fixture on the weekend. Chelsea have experienced mixed results in their last few games dragging them back in the top-four race. Meanwhile, the Wolves are playing with the aim and ambition of qualifying for European football as they sit 8th in the table, three points behind West Ham who have played a game more.
Chelsea have picked only 7 points from a possible 18 over their last six league games. Moreover, the Blues have avoided a defeat on only 3 occasions in their last 6 league games. Furthermore, Chelsea’s loss against Everton last time out resulted in the Blues failing to secure a top-four finish. Arsenal sits 4th behind Chelsea and another slip-up from Tuchel’s men could see the Gunners go level on points with them.
Chelsea Premier League form: W L W D L
Wolverhampton Wanderers have a good chance of qualifying for European football this season. They currently sit three points behind UEFA Conference League’s qualifiers spot. Moreover, the Wolves have a game in hand over West Ham who occupies the Conference League qualifiers’ place. Manager Bruno Lage will demand a positive result from Wolves players as this could be their best shot at winning away against Chelsea.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League form: L W L L L
Chelsea vs Wolves: Team News
Callum Hudson-Odoi is yet to make a return from his injury and should miss this game. Center-back Andreas Christensen is a doubt after his recent struggles with minor knocks. Midfielder Ross Barkley is also doubtful for the game.
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta’s run of poor shows continued against Everton and could be rested against Wolves. Romelu Lukaku didn’t get a single minute last time out and should start on the bench again. Tuchel could freshen things up by ringing some changes in the starting line-up. Mateo Kovacic is also expected to make comeback following his injury.
Chelsea’s possible starting line-up:
Mendy; James, Silva, Rudiger; Ziyech, Kovacic, Kante, Alonso; Mount, Havertz, Werner
The Wolves team news:
Bruno Lage will certainly rotate his starting eleven heavily after three consecutive defeats. However, the Wolves will travel to Chelsea without three players due to injuries. Daniel Podence is out for this game while Maximilian Kilman joins Nelson Semedo in the missing for the remainder of the season.
Raul Jimenez, Pedro Neto, Jonny, Marcal, Toti and Trincao could all hope for a start in this fixture after missing out last time. However, Neves and Moutinho are almost certain to lead from the middle of the park.
Wolves’ possible starting line-up:
Jose Sa; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Marcal; Trincao, Jimenez, Hee-Chan
Our Prediction
Chelsea 1-1 Wolves
Though Wolves have their best chance of winning all three against a vulnerable Chelsea, a stalemate is on the cards. Wolves’ have an abundance of pace in their team to counter Chelsea fiercely. Moreover, Chelsea have been caught on the wrong foot too many times in recent games. A tough battle at the Bridge could ensue, but a draw has more possibility.
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