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Wolverhampton vs Chelsea | December 24, 2023, 7:00 a.m ET |
Wolverhampton odds | +275 |
Chelsea odds | -105 |
Draw | +275 |
Over\Under | 2.5 -121 / +102 |
The upcoming Wolverhampton vs Chelsea fixture at Molineux Stadium features
two teams currently struggling in the league.
With a mere three-point gap between them, Wolverhampton fans are hopeful for a top-notch performance on their home ground.
Under Gary O’Neil, the Wolves have experienced a challenging period, managing only one win, one draw, and suffering three losses in their last five matches. However, returning to play at Molineux could provide a much-needed boost, considering their relatively better form on home soil.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have shown glimpses of improvement, yet their performance against Newcastle was underwhelming, even though the Blues advanced to the next round.
Chelsea continues to face challenges in crafting effective positional attacks, especially against opponents who employ an organized low block defense.
However, in their match against Newcastle, these issues were somewhat mitigated by excellent counterpressing and rapid vertical attacks. Thanks to this, Pochettino’s team had several chances, but because of poor finishing they failed to take advantage. Chelsea deserved to win against an injury-weakened Newcastle, and eventually secured a victory, even if it was through a penalty shootout.
Mauricio Pochettino continues to search for the right combination in his starting lineup but still hasn’t found the ideal squad composition. This match against Wolverhampton presents another opportunity for Chelsea to try to solidify their approach and regain some consistency.
Wolverhampton vs Chelsea Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: December 24, 2023, 7:00 a.m ET
- Stadium: Molineux Stadium
- Location: Wolverhampton
- Last match: Wolverhampton – Chelsea 1:0 ( 8 April, 2023 \ Premier League)
Wolverhampton vs Chelsea Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Wolverhampton not to lose
- Odds: -119 (Tonybet)
Wolverhampton boasts an impressive record at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at Molineux, with a tally of three wins and three draws.
Moreover, historical head-to-head statistics show that Chelsea has struggled at Molineux, not securing a win since 2019. In fact, in their last six encounters with Wolverhampton, Chelsea has managed only a single victory.
Chelsea faces the challenge of playing without key players like Enzo Fernandez and Reece James in this upcoming match. Furthermore, Christopher Nkunku is just returning from injury and may require some time to regain his top form.
Chelsea supporters are undoubtedly hopeful that Mykhailo Mudryk, buoyed by his recent goal against Newcastle, will gain a psychological boost and fully unleash his potential on the pitch.
Stamford Bridge under the lights: it just hits different. 😮💨✨ pic.twitter.com/wdqsIewQ0W
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 20, 2023
Wolverhampton’s strong defensive play only adds to Chelsea’s challenges. Given these factors, it appears quite plausible that Wolverhampton could secure at least a point from this game, continuing their solid performance at home.
Wolverhampton vs Chelsea Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
- Odds: +103 (Tonybet)
Both Wolverhampton and Chelsea have had a season characterized by relatively low goal-scoring. Chelsea has netted 28 goals in 17 outings, while Wolves managed to score 21 goals.
The Wolves will likely adopt a defensive stance and look to exploit opportunities through counter-attacks.
On their part, the Blues struggle to score multiple goals against physically robust and defensively oriented teams.
At home this Christmas 🎄 pic.twitter.com/dU6GDaYwXt
— Wolves (@Wolves) December 20, 2023
Given these tendencies, it seems unlikely that we will see a goal fest in this fixture. Both teams are expected to maintain a focused approach, limiting the other’s chances to create significant offensive threats.
In such a tightly contested fixture, even a single mistake could prove decisive, potentially determining the outcome of the game.
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