Chelsea heads to the Midlands this Saturday to take on a Wolverhampton Wanderers team that finds itself in dire straits at the foot of the Premier League table. The Blues are coming off a midweek elimination from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Arsenal, but manager Liam Rosenior remains focused on the domestic campaign, where his record remains unblemished.
Under Rosenior’s guidance, Chelsea has been flawless in the league. Although the recent loss to the Gunners raised questions about their cautious tactics, the team has secured three consecutive league wins. This run has catapulted them into fifth place, firmly placing them in the hunt for Champions League qualification alongside rivals like Liverpool and Manchester United.
A Daunting Task for the Hosts
For Wolves, the picture looks bleak. Manager Rob Edwards has seen his side’s momentum halted by two straight losses, leaving them rock bottom of the league. With an 18-point deficit separating them from 17th-place Nottingham Forest, survival looks increasingly unlikely, and the team appears destined for the Championship next season.
Recent History Between the Sides
The historical trend does not favor the home side. Chelsea has been completely dominant in this fixture of late, winning every single one of their last five meetings.
- Wolves: 0 wins
- Chelsea: 5 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Chelsea 3–0 Wolves (Nov. 8, 2025)
Squad Updates
Wolves have been disrupted in the transfer market following Emmanuel Agbadou’s late departure to Beşiktaş. With Toti Gomes still sidelined by injury, Rob Edwards may rely on veteran Matt Doherty to stabilize the defense. Up front, Hwang Hee-chan is expected to start as new signing Adam Armstrong nurses a minor knock.
Chelsea will be without winger Jamie Gittens, who has suffered a season-ending hamstring injury. There is better news regarding Cole Palmer and Estêvão, who are both fit to play the full match. However, the availability of Reece James and Pedro Neto remains in doubt. The Blues will also miss a handful of other sidelined stars, including Dário Essugo, Roméo Lavia, and Filip Jörgensen.
Match Prediction
The shackles should be off for Chelsea after being eliminated from the cup. They need a statement performance to prove they can beat “lesser” teams convincingly. While Wolves will fight hard for pride, the gulf in class, form, and confidence is simply too wide. Expect Chelsea to control the tempo and secure the points, keeping their Champions League dreams alive.