Wolves vs Chelsea Prediction for 30 October 2025 - Football

🔊 Will Wolverhampton's journey in the English League Cup continue? The Wolves are hosting Premier League teams at their home ground, Molineux. However, in the round of 16, they face a particularly tough challenge against Chelsea, who are eager to bounce back after their winning streak ended in the last league match. Do the Londoners have the drive and motivation to secure a victory in this challenging away fixture?

Head-to-Head

The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team – Chelsea):

• ball possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
• corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
• fouls: 8 vs 14;
• yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
• shots on target: 7 vs 4.

📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea:

• played 17 matches;
• number of wins for the home team – 5, for the away team – 8, draws – 4;
• number of goals – 20 against 37;
• average total in the 1st half – 1.18, in the 2nd half – 2.18;
• average total goals in the match – 3.35.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview

The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team – Wolverhampton Wanderers, away team – Burnley). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.

Here's the game statistics (Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Burnley):

• ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
• corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
• fouls: 12 vs 7;
• yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
• shots on target: 7 vs 7.

Wolverhampton's management have shown faith in Vitor Pereira by renewing his contract despite poor results. However, doubts about this decision have already started to surface. A brief unbeaten run of three matches was followed by two losses, the latest being a 3-2 defeat to direct relegation rivals Burnley.

Perhaps the Portuguese coach's success in the League Cup is what keeps him from being sacked. The Wolves aren't taking the easy route, as they're not interested in lower division opponents; instead, they're taking on Premier League sides. They've already knocked out West Ham (3-2) and Everton (2-0) from the competition.

Chelsea Team Overview

The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team – Chelsea, away – Sunderland). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.

Here are the match stats (Chelsea vs Sunderland):

• ball possession: 69% vs 31%;
• corner kicks: 9 vs 1;
• fouls: 15 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 7 vs 4.

Chelsea have hit a good run of form, securing four consecutive victories. In their last couple of matches, the Blues have netted eight goals, despite a raft of injuries, including Cole Palmer. However, their successful streak came to an abrupt end last weekend when Enzo Maresca's side fell to Sunderland at home (1-2). Not even Alejandro Garnacho's debut goal could save them.

It's worth noting that the Pensioners were close to a fiasco in the third round of the League Cup as well, narrowly securing a hard-fought victory over Lincoln City (2-1), who compete in League One. The Londoners put in a weak first-half performance but regrouped in the second half to stage a comeback, with Tyrique George contributing a goal and an assist.

Prediction for the 1st half

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 17;
• First-half wins at home for hosts – 1; for visitors away – 2; number of draws – 6;
• Average first-half total: 1.18;
• Today's home team scores on average 0.35, while the visitors net 0.82.

First-Half Stats: Wolverhampton Wanderers (home) vs Chelsea (away)

• matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 1;
• wins: 2 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
• losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
• draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
• Average goals scored: 1 vs 1;
• Average goals conceded: 0 vs 1.

Last 10 Matches (Overall):

• wins: 3 vs 4;
• losses: 5 vs 4;
• draws: 2 vs 2;
• Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored – 0.7, conceded – 1) vs 1.7 (scored – 0.9, conceded – 0.8).

• Wolverhampton Wanderers scored in the 1st half in last 6 home games.

Prediction on the outcome

H2H:

• number of encounters – 17;
• home team wins – 5, away team wins – 8, draws – 4.

• Wolverhampton Wanderers have not won in 7 of last 8 games.

Prediction on the over/under

H2H

• the home team scores on average - 1.18, the guests - 2.18;
• average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.35;
• both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 6.

• Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Wolverhampton Wanderers games against Chelsea.
• Over 2.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Chelsea away games.
• Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Chelsea games.

Prediction on corners

Wolverhampton Wanderers: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 5;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 3.83.

Chelsea: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 3.4.

• Wolverhampton Wanderers have taken over 3.5 corners in last 6 home games against Chelsea.

Prediction on cards

H2H

• average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.76 (1.88 for home team and 1.88 for away team);
• average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.67 (1.89 for home team and 2.78 for away team).

Wolverhampton Wanderers: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 2;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.33.

Chelsea: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 4;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 3.4.

Prediction on BTTS

H2H:

• number of encounters – 17;
• both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
• on the home team’s field - 6 times.

Head-to-head clashes between these teams often result in goals, much like most of Chelsea's matches this season. Given the squad rotations, we don't expect a solid defensive display from either side, so we're anticipating goals from both teams and an over on the total goals line. The primary bet from the Scores24 editorial team is on over 2.5 goals, with a predicted scoreline of 2-2. For Wolves, the League Cup provides a welcome distraction from their league struggles, and they might rally and surprise with the support of their home fans.