The Matchday 22 Premier League clash between Chelsea and Wolverhampton will take place on January 20 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Wolverhampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Simon Hooper (England)
Matches – 12 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 8%.
Chelsea
In their last outing, Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory against Aston Villa, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches in the Premier League (2 wins, 1 draw). The team has shown solid defensive performances, conceding only one goal in those three games. Chelsea currently sits in the top four of the league standings and looks to solidify their position with a win against Wolverhampton.
- Chelsea has won 5 of their last 6 home matches in the Premier League.
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 home games in this competition.
- Chelsea has scored at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Premier League.
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton comes into this match after a 1-1 draw with Tottenham, extending their winless run to four matches in the Premier League (2 draws, 2 losses). The team has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just three goals in their last four games. Wolverhampton is currently positioned in the lower half of the table and will be eager to improve their standing with a positive result against Chelsea.
- Wolverhampton has not won in their last 5 away matches in the Premier League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 6 of Wolverhampton's last 8 away games in this tournament.
- Wolverhampton has failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches in the Premier League.
Chelsea vs. Wolverhampton: Match Prediction
Chelsea has shown strong form at home, boasting a solid defense and consistent goal-scoring ability. In contrast, Wolverhampton has struggled on the road, particularly in finding goals. Considering the current form and statistics, Chelsea is expected to dominate this encounter. My prediction: Individual total over 2.5 goals for Chelsea
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