Chelsea vs Wolves Prediction 9 November 2025

🔊 What will be the outcome of the second clash in two weeks between Chelsea and Wolverhampton? On October 29th at Molineux, the clubs faced off in the EFL Cup Round of 16, delivering a thrilling shootout. Chelsea had the better luck on that occasion. This time, it's the Wolves who will be on the road, having recently parted ways with their manager. Will Wolverhampton crumble further without Vítor Pereira? Our editorial team tackles this and other questions in our insightful prediction.

Head-to-Head

📊 Over the past two seasons, these teams have crossed paths five times. In the Premier League, it's a deadlock: two wins each. Wolverhampton came out on top twice in the season before last, while Chelsea claimed both victories last season. This season, they are yet to meet in the league, but last week, they were drawn against each other in the English League Cup. The "Blues" celebrated a triumph with a 4-3 win. And that wasn't even their highest-scoring encounter. One of their clashes in this span ended with a 6-2 victory for the "Pensioners." In total, the two sides have netted 27 goals across five matches, averaging 4.5 per game.

Chelsea Team Overview

The London club embodies a full spectrum of unpredictability. On one hand, Enzo Maresca's side can deliver a rock-solid defensive performance and edge out an opponent with a narrow scoreline, as they did against Tottenham in the 10th round of the Premier League (1-0). On the other, they might fall at home to Sunderland (1-2) or salvage a draw after coming from behind against Qarabag (2-2). Chelsea are either admired or criticized, but they never leave anyone indifferent. The team plays with attacking flair, averaging 2.2 xG over their last five matches, yet occasionally faltering in finishing and lacking discipline, particularly in defense.

The standout star of Chelsea's recent matches is Estevao. The Brazilian forward scores in every game he starts, having done so in three consecutive matches. His total contributions this season have reached five (4 goals and 1 assist). Let's not overlook Alejandro Garnacho, who is pushing for a starting role. He has netted twice in the last three matches.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview

The main intrigue surrounding Wolverhampton is who will be leading the team in the 10th round of the Premier League. The 0-3 defeat to Fulham was the final straw for the management, who had recently offered a new contract to Vitor Pereira, now the former manager of the Wolves. Under his leadership, the team only won two matches this season, both in the English League Cup, from which they have already been knocked out by Chelsea (3-4). Currently, Wolverhampton are on a four-game losing streak across all competitions and sit at the bottom of the league table with just two points.

The only bright spot for Wolverhampton in the match against Fulham was summer signing Ki-Jana Hoever. This is actually the second stint for the Ajax academy product with the Wolves. He played 20 matches for them during the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. Returning to his performance in the 10th round of this Premier League campaign, the Dutch defender started on the right flank and, following Emmanuel Agbadou's sending-off, covered in central defense until halftime, when he was substituted. Despite playing just one half, Hoever received the highest rating in his team, winning 2 out of 2 aerial duels and completing 100% of his tackles successfully.

Latest news

Chelsea

🎙 Chelsea's head coach shared his thoughts on the draw against Qarabag in the Champions League. "I think Qarabag pressed well, but we also had plenty of chances considering how we tried to build our attacks. I believe there are aspects we can improve, but overall, I feel we showed some good things. We're trying to rotate the squad—when we win, no one mentions it. I know that when we lose, everyone focuses on it, and now I think it's important to recover our strength for Saturday and get back on the pitch," said Enzo Maresca.

❌ Levi Colwill, Dário Essugo, Cole Palmer, and Benoît Badiashile are already familiar faces in Chelsea's injury list. However, following the Premier League match against Tottenham, Pedro Neto has joined them. According to Enzo Maresca, the injury isn't serious, but the Portuguese player missed the training cycle before the Qarabag match and thus wasn't included in the squad.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

❓ Wolverhampton are on the hunt for a new manager. The club has been linked with Erik ten Hag, Rui Vitória, and Gary O'Neil. Notably, O'Neil was previously at Wolverhampton but was dismissed in December 2024 after 16 months in charge. A decision on Pereira's successor is not expected this week. In the interim, U21 and U19 head coaches James Collins and Richard Walker will lead the first team until a new manager is appointed.

❌ It has been confirmed that Rodrigo Gomes is dealing with a groin injury and Matt Doherty is facing knee issues, which forced them to leave the cup match against Chelsea unfinished. Emmanuel Agbadu will miss several matches due to a suspension following his red card against Fulham.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The main referee for the match is Andrew Kitchen. He has officiated just three Premier League matches, handing out eight yellow cards. However, in his last 20 Championship games, his average number of yellow cards stands at 2.8. The head-to-head encounters between these clubs have been far more eventful, with the total number of warnings never dropping below 4.5 in their last six meetings. Chelsea's discipline is lacking, and Wolverhampton seem to have nothing to lose. A fierce battle on the field is expected. We predict that the total will exceed 3.5 yellow cards.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

This season, Chelsea guarantee an entertaining match. The young "Blues" squad constantly pushes forward, sometimes at the expense of their defense. Over the last five matches, the "Lions" have created chances worth 11.34 xG, with an average of 2.6 goals scored in this span. Wolverhampton boasts the most unreliable defense in the Premier League, having conceded 22 goals. We anticipate that Chelsea will surpass 1.5 goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

The 3-5-2 formation focusing on midfield saturation allows Wolverhampton to maintain decent possession numbers—averaging 48.4 over their last five Premier League matches. This is despite having their head coach sent off in one game and a player in another. While it hasn't significantly impacted results, it's undeniable that the "Wolves" are creating opportunities, including from set-pieces at corner flags. Their average number of corners over five away matches stands at 3.8. Interim coaches are unlikely to make drastic changes to the lineup, so we can expect Wolverhampton to earn more than 3.5 corners.

Wolverhampton are currently enduring their toughest spell in recent years. We won't go through the club's issues again, but it's worth noting that such times can sometimes lead to positive change and unite the team even more. We'd like to believe in this potential for the Wolves, especially considering the entertainment value of their matches: in four of their last five games, the total exceeded 2.5 goals. Chelsea find themselves in a similar situation, albeit over a longer stretch—six of their last seven games hit the same mark. Head-to-head encounters between these teams have been thrilling as well, with an average of 4.5 goals in the last five meetings. We hope the upcoming match will be just as exciting and back our expectations with a bet on over 2.5 total goals. We'll give Chelsea the edge with a scoreline of 3-1.