Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Football England - EFL Cup Molineux Stadium Wed 29 Oct 14:45
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  5. Lineups
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  7. Table

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.

Find Out Why Blues Can Seal Victory

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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Chelsea Won 3-1 When Teams Last Met

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 – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

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 – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

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:

  • Chelsea have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Chelsea have won 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Chelsea have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • Wolves have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Wolves have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Wolves have lost their last 2 games.
  • Wolves have lost their last 2 games against Chelsea.
Chelsea to Win Probability

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tolu Arokodare Under 0.5 Shots On Target -115 BetMGM logo

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

Under 9.5 Corners -114 BetMGM logo

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.

EFL Cup & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Wolves Logo Wolves
Total
8.70 4.00 4.70
Home
7.70 4.50 3.20
Away
10.70 5.00 5.70
Chelsea Logo Chelsea
Total
9.90 5.80 4.10
Home
11.30 7.70 3.60
Away
9.20 4.60 4.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Chelsea -152
Both Team To Score No +128
Total Corners Under 9.5 -114

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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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Chelsea Victory

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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João Pedro Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

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.

Player Goals
João Pedro (Chelsea)
First
+188
Anytime
+480
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Tolu Arokodare (Wolves)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
João Pedro (Chelsea)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+107
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Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+117
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Tolu Arokodare (Wolves)
Over 0.5
-164
Under 0.5
-103
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Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)
Over 0.5
-139
Under 0.5
-122
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Player Shots
João Pedro (Chelsea)
Over 2.5
-109
Under 2.5
-
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Tolu Arokodare (Wolves)
Over 2.5
-102
Under 2.5
-
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Jørgen Strand Larsen (Wolves)
Over 2.5
-118
Under 2.5
-
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Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)
Over 2.5
+135
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Wolverhampton logo Wolverhampton Stats
Chelsea logo Chelsea Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

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

1 Jose Sa
2 Matt Doherty 15 Yerson Mosquera 24 Toti Gomes 6 David Moeller Wolfe
12 Emmanuel Agbadou
38 Jackson Tchatchoua 8 Joao Gomes 28 Fer Lopez 11 Hee-Chan Hwang
14 Tolu Arokodare
12 Filip Joergensen
27 Malo Gusto 34 Josh Acheampong 4 Tosin Adarabioyo 21 Jorrel Hato
45 Romeo Lavia 17 Andrey Santos
41 Estevao 40 Facundo Buonanotte 11 Jamie Gittens
32 Tyrique George

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

26 Oct Premier League
Wolverhampton 2-3 Burnley
18 Oct Premier League
Sunderland 2-0 Wolverhampton
05 Oct Premier League
Wolverhampton 1-1 Brighton
27 Sep Premier League
Tottenham 1-1 Wolverhampton
23 Sep EFL Cup
Wolverhampton 2-0 Everton
20 Sep Premier League
Wolverhampton 1-3 Leeds

Previous Chelsea Lineups

25 Oct Premier League
Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland
22 Oct Champions League
Chelsea 5-1 Ajax
18 Oct Premier League
Nott’m Forest 0-3 Chelsea
04 Oct Premier League
Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool
30 Sep Champions League
Chelsea 1-0 Benfica
27 Sep Premier League
Chelsea 1-3 Brighton
Team Squads

Wolverhampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vitor Pereira

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Santiago Bueno 4 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Sam Johnstone 31 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Hugo Bueno 3 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Andre 7 M 2 176 2 0 0 0 1 0
Jhon Arias 10 M 2 170 2 0 0 0 0 0

Chelsea Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Enzo Maresca

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Wesley Fofana 29 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Marc Guiu 38 F 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0
Malo Gusto 27 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Jorrel Hato 21 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Filip Joergensen 12 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0
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Premier League 2025/2026
# 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