Wolves vs Chelsea 2nd round Premier League match prediction

TABLE WITH ODDS OF POPULAR BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers	1	X	2	Under 2.5	Over 2.5
	4.405	4.22	1.78	2.416	1.634	Bonus	400$
	4.28	4.1	1.736	2.355	1.592	Bonus	300€
	4.4	4.1	1.72	2.35	1.6	Bonus	300$
	4.5	4	1.73	2.38	1.57	Bonus	+500%
	4.405	4.22	1.78	2.416	1.634	Bonus	+100%
	4.28	4.1	1.736	2.355	1.592	Bonus	90€

Wolverhampton takes Chelsea on its field in the 2nd round of the APL season 2024-2025. Both teams started the season with defeats from the leaders of the championship – Wolverhampton lost to Arsenal 0:2, and Chelsea lost to Manchester City 0:2. Despite this, bookmakers consider Chelsea as the favourite of the meeting. The probability of success in Wolverhampton is estimated much lower.

Odds on the match Wolverhampton – Chelsea

With odds of around 4.4 on a win, Wolverhampton are seen as the underdog in this clash. Bookmakers estimate the probability of their triumph at around 23%. The home-field advantage can play into Wolverhampton’s hands, but on paper, Chelsea looks like a more powerful opponent.

Chelsea, for their part, entered this match as favourites. The odds for their victory are around 1.75, which corresponds to a 57% probability of success. Chelsea’s talented and ambitious squad is hungry for success on all fronts. Nevertheless, they will need to showcase their best qualities to achieve a positive result in an away match against a motivated opponent.

The probability of a draw in this match is estimated at around 4.1 odds (approximately 24%). This scenario can be realised if Wolverhampton manage to hold off Chelsea’s attacks and create chances.

The odds on the total goals hint at the prospect of a productive match. Bookmakers believe that the probability of seeing more than 2.5 goals (odds around 1.6) is higher than the probability of scoring less (odds around 2.4). Both teams have skilful attacking players capable of creating threats to the opponent’s goal.

Wolverhampton vs Chelsea Match Prediction

Chelsea approaches this meeting as favourites, despite the away status of the match. “Blues” finished last season with a powerful spurt of 5 wins in a row, which speaks about the good form of the team. Chelsea’s lineup looks more favourable in terms of names and selection of performers. The main task of the coaching staff will be to set the players up to fight after the defeat to Manchester City and to prevent a repeat of last year’s slumps. If Chelsea plays to their strengths and realises their chances, they can take three points away from Wolverhampton.

Subsequently, Wolverhampton is developing and experiencing some serious problems. The failures of the end of last season were continued in the first round of the new championship. “Wolves” suffered 4 defeats in the last 5 matches in the APL and are experiencing personnel difficulties. However, on their field, Wolverhampton always plays with a special spirit, especially against top clubs. In recent matches against Chelsea, the Wolves have won 3 out of 5. Therefore, the hosts are quite capable of clinging on for points, if they manage to contain the leaders of the “blues” and play effectively on the counterattack.

The history of head-to-head matches speaks about the strength of Wolverhampton in home matches against Chelsea, but at the same time emphasises the attacking potential of both teams. In the last 10 head-to-head matches in APL, 27 goals have been scored, which is an average of 2.7 goals per game. In 6 of those 10 meetings, 3 or more goals have been scored. Considering these statistics and Wolverhampton’s problems in defence, a productive match is expected.

Prediction: Total more than 2.5 goals for 1.634

Recent official meetings

Wolverhampton

In the first round of the season 2024-2025, “Wolves” on their field expectedly lost to Arsenal with a score of 0:2.

The end of last season 2023-2024 turned out to be a failure for Wolverhampton. In the last five rounds of the Premier League “Wolves” suffered four defeats and only won once. The team lost to Liverpool (0:2), Crystal Palace (1:3), Manchester City (1:5) and Bournemouth (0:1). Only in one match the team managed to win – over the APL newcomer Luton Town with the score 2:1

In addition to four defeats in the end, Wolves lost to Arsenal (0:2) and West Ham (1:2). The team also managed to draw with Nottingham Forest (2:2) and Burnley (1:1).

Such results indicate serious problems in the game of Wolverhampton. The team is experiencing personnel problems. The head coach needs to find ways out of the crisis as soon as possible; otherwise, the “wolves” risk getting seriously bogged down in the fight for survival.

Chelsea

The start of the 2024-2025 season in the Premier League for Chelsea turned out to be unsuccessful. In the centre match of the first round, the Blues lost 0:2 away to reigning champions Manchester City.

Despite the failure in the first round, the end of last season 2023-2024 turned out to be very successful for Chelsea. In the last five matches of the Premier League, the Blues won five victories. The team beat Bournemouth (2:1), Brighton (2:1), Nottingham Forest (3:2), defeated West Ham 5:0 and defeated Tottenham 2:0

In addition to this winning streak, the Blues also defeated Everton 6-0 and drew 2-2 with Aston Villa.

Chelsea’s main problem last season was instability. Bright victories alternated with unexpected misfires. For example, after defeating Everton, the Blues unexpectedly lost to Arsenal 0:5., if the team wants to fight for the title, it needs to get rid of such fluctuations.

It was also a major disappointment to be knocked out of the FA Cup after a 0-1 defeat to Manchester City.

History of head-to-head confrontations

Chelsea and Wolverhampton are two clubs with a rich history of 117 matches. There is no clear favourite in this confrontation: Chelsea have 44 wins, while Wolverhampton have won 43 matches. Moreover, the goal difference is small: the Blues have scored 201 times (1.72 goals per game on average), while the Wolves have scored 190 goals (1.62 on average).

Over the last 10 head-to-head matches in the Premier League, Wolverhampton have won 4 games, Chelsea have won 3, and 3 games have ended in a draw. It is noteworthy that in the last 3 matches, Wolverhampton have always won.

In these 10 matches, both teams demonstrated quite effective football. In 6 matches 3 or more goals were scored, which shows the attacking potential of both teams. However, it should be noted that in 5 meetings the final score was 0, which indicates the ability of the teams to act strictly in defence.

Recently, Wolverhampton has looked more favourable in face-to-face confrontations, especially in their field. “Wolves” won 3 home victories in the last 5 matches against Chelsea. This shows the strength of Wolverhampton with the support of home stands.

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