Chelsea will look to end their winless Premier League streak when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. The Blues have struggled for form in recent weeks, but a clash against a relegation-threatened Wolves side offers a chance for redemption.
Match Details
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- Date: Monday, January 20
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Simon Hooper
- VAR: Matt Donohue
Chelsea vs Wolves: Recent Form
Chelsea (Last Five Games in All Competitions)
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe (FA Cup)
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-2 Fulham (Premier League)
Wolves (Last Five Games in All Competitions)
- Newcastle 3-0 Wolves (Premier League)
- Bristol City 1-2 Wolves (FA Cup)
- Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Tottenham 2-2 Wolves (Premier League)
- Wolves 2-0 Man Utd (Premier League)
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Chelsea Wins: 2
- Wolves Wins: 3
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Wolves 2-6 Chelsea (August 25, 2024)
Team News
Chelsea
Manager Enzo Maresca faces a growing injury list. Key midfielder Cole Palmer is doubtful, along with Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez, who missed training on Friday. Long-term absentees Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile remain unavailable, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is also sidelined. Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended following a failed drugs test.
Predicted Chelsea Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Robert Sanchez
- Defense: Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
- Midfield: Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez
- Attack: Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho
- Striker: Nicolas Jackson
Wolves
Vitor Pereira welcomes Matheus Cunha back from suspension, but defensive options remain thin with Toti Gomes and Yerson Mosquera sidelined. Enzo Gonzalez and Sasa Kalajdzic are long-term absentees, while Boubacar Traore is nearing a return but remains unavailable.
Predicted Wolves Lineup (3-4-3):
- GK: Jose Sa
- Defense: Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Bruno Agbadou
- Midfield: Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomes, Andre Gomes, Rayan Ait-Nouri
- Attack: Goncalo Guedes, Matheus Cunha, Jorgen Strand Larsen
Match Analysis
Chelsea’s Struggles
Chelsea’s inability to capitalize on their chances has been their Achilles’ heel, with a string of frustrating draws and losses dampening their early-season promise. Despite their talent-rich squad, injuries and inconsistency have left Maresca searching for solutions.
Wolves’ Fight for Survival
Wolves remain in the relegation battle but have shown flashes of resilience under Vitor Pereira. Matheus Cunha’s return adds a cutting edge to their attack, but defensive frailties could be their undoing against Chelsea’s pacey wingers and creative midfielders.
Key Players to Watch
- Chelsea: Cole Palmer (if fit), Nicolas Jackson, Reece James
- Wolves: Matheus Cunha, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Joao Gomes
Prediction
Chelsea will be desperate to end their winless run and should have enough firepower to edge past Wolves. However, the visitors have shown they can cause problems for bigger teams, making this a potentially high-scoring encounter.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 3-2 Wolves
