Horse racing expert Will Smith has picked out a 13/2 EW 1-star * ante-post selection for the Betfair Cleeve Hurdle on Cheltenham's Trails Day on Saturday 25th January.
Date published: January 21, 2025
Chelsea FC
3 - 1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 
Stamford Bridge
Premier League Matchday 22 
20-01-2025 20:00
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Date: 20/01/25
Kick-off time: 20:00
Venue: Stamford Bridge
On Monday evening, Chelsea will host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca’s Blues will be eager to reignite their Premier League campaign after a five-game winless run. Wolves, under the management of Antal Nemeth, are equally desperate for points as they aim to escape the relegation zone.
Chelsea are currently sat 5th in the table and have struggled to turn their dominance into victories despite a promising start to the season. Their most recent outing, a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. Wolves are sitting 18th, having faced similar issues, with a poor away record and a three-match winless streak compounding their struggles.
Both teams face selection headaches due to injuries. Chelsea will be without Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Omari Kellyman. Trevoh Chalobah, however, may feature after returning from his loan spell. For Wolves, Mario Lemina is unlikely to play due to ongoing transfer uncertainty, while Toti Gomes, Boubacar Traore, Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzales, and Yerson Mosquera are ruled out.
Our Chelsea vs Wolves betting tips strongly consider Chelsea as the favourites to secure a much-needed win. Despite their recent struggles, the Blues boast a superior home record and attacking firepower that should trouble a Wolves defence that has conceded 48 goals this season.
For bettors, Chelsea to win outright offers good value, given Wolves’ dismal away form. Additionally, Cole Palmer stands out as a likely anytime scorer, given his recent performances and key role in Chelsea’s attack.
With the Blues desperate to turn their fortunes around, a focused and determined display is expected from Enzo Maresca’s side. Wolves, while capable of springing the occasional surprise, lack the consistency and quality to trouble top sides consistently. For our Chelsea vs Wolves prediction, we expect Chelsea’s superior squad depth, coupled with home advantage, will be enough for them to secure all three points.
Match Prediction: Chelsea to win. Bet with bet365.
Our Chelsea vs Wolves score prediction is 2-0 Chelsea. The Blues have averaged 1.7 goals per home game this season, and Wolves have struggled to score against stronger opposition. A more speculative option could be a 3-1 scoreline, factoring in Wolves’ occasional ability to capitalise on set-pieces or defensive lapses.
Correct Score Prediction: 2-0 to Chelsea. Bet with bet365.
For anyone interested in Chelsea vs Wolves Over/Under goals prediction, fewer than 3.5 goals is expected, given Wolves’ defensive struggles and Chelsea’s relatively conservative recent approach. Betting on under 3.5 goals seems a safe option, while under 2.5 goals could appeal to risk-tolerant punters banking on a tightly contested affair.
Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Our Chelsea vs Wolves Bet Builder tip combines Chelsea to win, Cole Palmer to score anytime, and under 3.5 goals. This covers the most likely scenarios, with Chelsea expected to dominate and Palmer likely to feature prominently in attack.
Adding a market such as Chelsea to keep a clean sheet could further boost potential returns, given Wolves’ struggles to find the net against teams in the upper half of the table.
Chelsea’s recent winless streak adds some unpredictability to this fixture, but their overall quality and Wolves’ poor form suggest a straightforward win for the hosts.
Bet Builder Tip: helsea to win to nil, Cole Palmer to score anytime, and under 3.5 goals. Bet with bet365.
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