Wolves vs Chelsea: Score Prediction, Lineups and 20/1 Bet Builder
Wolves welcome Chelsea to Molineux on Sunday afternoon as the pair look to recover from opening weekend defeats.
Wolves fell to a 2-0 loss at title-chasing Arsenal, while Chelsea were on the receiving end of a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City.
Ahead of the clash at Molineux, we’ve made a prediction for the game, as well as providing our predicted line-ups for both teams.
Wolves vs Chelsea Team News
Nelson Semedo returns following a ban and might take Matt Doherty's place at right-back for the welcome of Chelsea. Matheus Cunha is also expected to start for the home side against the Blues.
Gary O'Neil is without injured pair Leon Chiwome and Enso Gonzalez for Sunday's clash in the Midlands.
Cole Palmer is a doubt for Chelsea even after Enzo Maresca played down the severity of a thigh issue that forced him off against Servette on Thursday. Reece James misses out, while Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among a number of first team players training away from the squad having been deemed surplus to requirements.
Wolves vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Wolves (4231) - Sa; Semedo, Mosquera, T. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; J. Gomes, Lemina; Hwang, Cunha, R. Gomes; Larsen
Chelsea (4231) - Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chilwell, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Palmer, Fernandez, Nkunku; Jackson
Wolves vs Chelsea Score Prediction
Wolves are unbeaten in their last four home league meetings with Chelsea, winning three, and while we expect Gary O'Neil's side to maintain that run; we feel the spoils will be shared in a 1-1 draw.
Wolves vs Chelsea Bet Builder
We've picked out a 20/1 bet builder using oddschecker's Bet Builder Comparison Tool ahead of Wolves' welcome of Chelsea. This bet builder is also available at a worst price of 8/1, so it's worth using the comparison tool. At Molienux, we're expecting an intense midfield battle between Joao Gomes and Moises Caicedo, with the former backed to commit more then 1.5 fouls and the latter to be carded. Christoper Nkunku scored in this fixture last season, and netted in midweek, with the Frenchman making up our bet builder.
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