Wolves vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Oct 2025
EFL Cup Betting Preview: Wolves vs Chelsea
Premier League sides Wolves and Chelsea lock horns in this EFL Cup fourth round match at Molineux Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 29 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Chelsea look like the wager to select on the Full-Time Result market, especially as a price of -152 is available. Back this value pick feeling confident when they go up against Wolves.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers lost when last in action. At Molineux Stadium, they were turned over 3-2 at home to Burnley in the Premier League. Vitor Pereira's team had the majority of the ball boasting 56% possession and seven shots on target, with Joergen Strand Larsen and Marshall Munetsi scoring one goal apiece.
Chelsea lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Sunderland 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. The West London outfit had seven shots on goal and boasted 69% possession, while Alejandro Garnacho found the net.
In their last EFL Cup games, Wolves won 2-0 when hosting Everton, while there was a 2-1 Chelsea win away to Lincoln City.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Chelsea have beaten Wolves in the last two clashes. There was a 3-1 home triumph at Stamford Bridge after winning 6-2 away at Molineux Stadium. It has been four Wolves victories, three Chelsea wins and three draws in the previous 10 meetings between these sides.
Wolves have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. The Black Country side have averaged 50.0% possession and 4.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 4.7 corners.
Joergen Strand Larsen leads the way with 3 goals, with Marshall Munetsi and Rodrigo Gomes scoring 2 each. Ladislav Krejci, Joao Gomes and Fer Lopez have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Chelsea have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. The Blues have averaged 61.5% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts.
Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo have top scored with 3, while Pedro Neto is next on 2. Joao Pedro is top assists provider with 3, while Robert Sanchez has kept 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Wolverhampton confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Jose Sa (GK), Matt Doherty, Yerson Mosquera, Toti Gomes, David Moeller Wolfe, Emmanuel Agbadou, Jackson Tchatchoua, Joao Gomes, Fer Lopez, Hee-Chan Hwang, Tolu Arokodare.
Chelsea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Filip Joergensen (GK), Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jorrel Hato, Romeo Lavia, Andrey Santos, Estevao, Facundo Buonanotte, Jamie Gittens, Tyrique George.
Wolves vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Wolves vs Chelsea betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
Match Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Chelsea are really good betting value at odds of -152 when it comes to this EFL Cup clash. The price appeals and we’re bullish of landing a return here.
Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest EFL Cup stats.
Key Wolves vs Chelsea EFL Cup & league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +750 available that Chelsea land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Tolu Arokodare (Wolves) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in four consecutive games. We expect him not to cover the line and this Shots on Target wager can be taken at -115.
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João Pedro (Chelsea) can be wagered to find the net at +102. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
There has been 6.60 corners on average in the past five Wolverhampton home games. The number of corners could be lower than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -114.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for Chelsea to come out on top, BTTS No and under 9.5 corners to be awarded.
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Wolves vs Chelsea Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
With a 54% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Chelsea are favourites to come out on top in this EFL Cup clash and they’re available at -119 with the bookmakers. The market suggests that Wolverhampton Wanderers are least likely to win at +320.
You can choose between Chelsea -0.5 at -120 or Wolves +0.5 at -102 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -161.
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You will find João Pedro at +480 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +188 that he finds the net at anytime.
- Premier League: 20/01 2025 Chelsea 3 Wolves 1
- Premier League: 25/08 2024 Wolves 2 Chelsea 6
- Premier League: 04/02 2024 Chelsea 2 Wolves 4
- Premier League: 24/12 2023 Wolves 2 Chelsea 1
- Premier League: 08/04 2023 Wolves 1 Chelsea 0
- Premier League: 08/10 2022 Chelsea 3 Wolves 0
- Premier League: 07/05 2022 Chelsea 2 Wolves 2
- Premier League: 19/12 2021 Wolves 0 Chelsea 0
- Premier League: 27/01 2021 Chelsea 0 Wolves 0
- Premier League: 15/12 2020 Wolves 2 Chelsea 1
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Wolverhampton Stats
Chelsea Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Wolves vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News
Always review the Wolves vs Chelsea team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup, along with current injury news.
Wolverhampton Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wolverhampton Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wolverhampton Substitutes
- 3Hugo Bueno
- 5Marshall Munetsi
- 9J. Strand Larsen
- 21Rodrigo Gomes
- 23Tawanda Chirewa
- 25Daniel Bentley
- 27J. Bellegarde
- 36Mateus Mane
- 37Ladislav Krejci
Chelsea Substitutes
- 1Robert Sanchez
- 3Marc Cucurella
- 7Pedro Neto
- 8Enzo Fernandez
- 9Liam Delap
- 20Joao Pedro
- 24Reece James
- 25Moises Caicedo
- 29Wesley Fofana
Previous Wolverhampton Lineups
Previous Chelsea Lineups
Wolverhampton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Vitor Pereira
Chelsea Player Stats & Squad
EFL Cup Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 28:9 | 33 |
| 2 | Man City | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 35:16 | 31 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 22:15 | 30 |
| 4 | Crystal Palace | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 20:12 | 26 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25:15 | 25 |
| 6 | Man United | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26:22 | 25 |
| 7 | Everton | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 18:17 | 24 |
| 8 | Brighton | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 25:21 | 23 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 18:17 | 23 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 24:24 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:18 | 22 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:19 | 22 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21:24 | 20 |
| 14 | Brentford | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21:24 | 19 |
| 15 | Fulham | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20:24 | 17 |
| 16 | Leeds | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 19:29 | 15 |
| 17 | Nott’m Forest | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 14:25 | 15 |
| 18 | West Ham | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17:29 | 13 |
| 19 | Burnley | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 16:30 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 15 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 8:33 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18:2 | 19 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13:6 | 19 |
| 4 | Brentford | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:8 | 16 |
| 5 | Newcastle | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 16 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 7 | Brighton | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:11 | 15 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 9 | Everton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:9 | 14 |
| 10 | Fulham | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 11 | Man United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 12 | Liverpool | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:9 | 13 |
| 13 | Leeds | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13:11 | 12 |
| 14 | Chelsea | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10:9 | 8 |
| 17 | Burnley | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 18 | Nott’m Forest | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:13 | 7 |
| 19 | West Ham | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8:17 | 6 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7:21 | 1 |
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