Chelsea welcome Wolves to Stamford Bridge for a Premier League clash on Monday night, with both sides looking to improve their recent form. The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth in their last outing, while Wolves head into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 3-0 defeat at Newcastle. This meeting marks another important fixture for both clubs as they aim to climb up the Premier League table.
UK Online and live TV broadcast info for Chelsea FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The Premier League clash between Chelsea and Wolves will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Sky's comprehensive coverage means fans can catch all the action from Stamford Bridge across multiple channels.
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Predictions for the match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers
The Blues are heavy favorites heading into their clash with Wolves at Stamford Bridge, with bookies giving Chelsea nearly a 70% chance of securing all three points. The odds strongly favor the home side, with bet365 pricing a Chelsea win at a relatively short 1.4, reflecting their expected dominance in this fixture. Wolves find themselves as significant underdogs, with just a 13% chance of pulling off an upset according to the bookmakers' calculations. The possibility of a draw stands at around 18%, priced at 5.25, while an away win for the West Midlands outfit would return a handsome 7.0 for punters brave enough to back the visitors. The odds paint a clear picture - Chelsea are expected to be too strong for Wolves in this one.
Chelsea FC Form Insights
The Blues have been experiencing a rather patchy run of form at Stamford Bridge recently, struggling to find consistency in their home fixtures. Their most recent home outing saw them squander a chance for three points in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, though they did manage to boost confidence with a commanding 5-0 thrashing of Morecambe in the FA Cup. However, their previous home encounter in the Premier League ended in disappointment, falling to a 2-1 defeat against local rivals Fulham. Chelsea's attacking prowess at home has been a bit of a mixed bag, netting eight times in their last three home matches but failing to convert chances consistently in league competition. Their defensive frailties have been exposed, shipping four goals in their last two Premier League home fixtures. While the five-star performance against lower-league Morecambe showed what they're capable of, the Blues need to sort out their home form if they're to climb up the table, as they've managed just one win in their last three league matches at the Bridge.
Chelsea FC Form Analysis
Wolves have shown quite a mixed bag of performances on their travels recently, with their latest away day resulting in a disappointing 3-0 drubbing at St. James' Park. However, the Wanderers did show their fighting spirit just before that, grinding out a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bristol City in the FA Cup. Their resilience on the road was also evident in a cracking 2-2 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where they went toe-to-toe with Spurs in an entertaining affair. The Old Gold have demonstrated their ability to be lethal away from Molineux, particularly evident in their impressive 3-0 triumph at Leicester City. Their attacking prowess on the road has seen them bag seven goals in their last four away matches, though the recent blank at Newcastle suggests some inconsistency in their forward line. Defensively, they've been a bit of a mixed bag, keeping one clean sheet but also shipping five goals in their last three away league fixtures. The Wanderers have shown they can be a proper handful for any team on their day, but they'll need to address their defensive vulnerabilities to improve their away form consistency.
Chelsea FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between Wolves and Chelsea has been remarkably even over their last 11 meetings, with both sides claiming four victories apiece and three matches ending all square. The Blues have shown impressive consistency both home and away, picking up two wins in each setting. However, Wolves have been particularly strong at Molineux, securing three of their four victories on home soil, while managing just one away triumph at Stamford Bridge. The most recent encounter between these sides was a proper goalfest, with Chelsea running riot in a 6-2 victory at Molineux. This emphatic win bucked the trend of what has generally been a closely fought rivalry in recent years. The even distribution of results between these teams - with neither side able to establish clear dominance - suggests that these fixtures typically produce tight, competitive affairs, despite the most recent scoreline suggesting otherwise.
How the table looks: Chelsea FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea and Wolves find themselves at opposite ends of the Premier League table, with the Blues sitting in 6th place while the West Midlands outfit are struggling down in 17th position. The gap between the two sides is significant, with Chelsea pushing for European spots while Wolves are hovering just above the relegation zone, desperately trying to maintain their top-flight status. This stark contrast in league positions reflects the different ambitions of both clubs this season, with the London side looking up the table while the Molineux outfit are glancing nervously over their shoulder at the drop zone.
