Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Premier League Match Preview
Date: January 20, 2025 | Time: 20:00
Match Predictions
As Chelsea prepares to host Wolverhampton Wanderers, historical statistics provide a fascinating insight into what could unfold on the pitch. Here are some predictions based on past performances:
- Chelsea's Previous Wins:
- 5 Wins in the Last 10 Matches
- Current League Position: 6th
- Wolverhampton Wanderers' Previous Wins:
- 4 Wins in the Last 10 Matches
- Current League Position: 4th
Head-to-Head Comparison
In recent encounters, Chelsea has had a competitive edge over Wolverhampton, but both teams have seen their share of success:
| Date | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-25 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024-02-04 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023-12-24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-04-08 | 1 | 0 |
Recent Forms
Chelsea's Last 5 Matches
- Jan 14, 2025: Chelsea 2 - 2 AFC Bournemouth
- Dec 26, 2024: Chelsea 1 - 2 Fulham
- Jan 11, 2025: Chelsea 5 - 0 Morecambe
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Last 5 Matches
- Jan 11, 2025: Bristol City 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Dec 22, 2024: Leicester City 0 - 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Jan 15, 2025: Newcastle United 3 - 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Dec 29, 2024: Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Market Odds
| Market | Chelsea | Draw | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.42 | 5.50 | 7.23 |
| bet365 | 1.36 | 5.75 | 6.50 |
| Cloudbet | 1.37 | 5.57 | 6.97 |
Statistics
- Over 0.5 Goals: 90%
- Over 1.5 Goals: 81%
- Over 2.5 Goals: 57%
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): 43%
Verdict
Considering the head-to-head history and the current form of both teams, Chelsea enters this matchup as the favorite, backed by their home advantage and better results against Wolverhampton in recent games. However, Wolverhampton has shown resilience and strong performances in their last matches, making it a closely contested game.
Suggested Bet: With Chelsea's strong attacking display and Wolverhampton's sporadic defensive lapses, betting on "Over 2.5 Goals" seems to be a sensible option.
