Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea - Premier League: TV channel, prediction, team news and lineups

Wolves and Chelsea were both defeated 2-0 on the opening weekend, meaning victory at Molineux is of paramount importance as the pair clash on Sunday.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Preview

Chelsea have not started a season with successive league defeats since 1973, only narrowly avoiding relegation by a solitary point under Dave Sexton all those years ago, so a clash with Wolves, who've won each of their last three encounters, isn't exactly what Enzo Maresca needs right now.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 117

• Wolverhampton Wanderers Wins: 43. Draws: 30. Chelsea Wins: 44

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea: Last 5 Meetings

• 4 February 2024 - Chelsea 2-4 Wolverhampton Wanderers

• 24 December 2023 - Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Chelsea

• 8 April 2023 - Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Chelsea

• 8 October 2022 - Chelsea 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

• 7 May 2022 - Chelsea 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers Team News

Centre-back Yerson Mosquera was very lucky to avoid a red card on two occasionst against Arsenal last weekend, but did so, meaning he's free to keep his place at centre-back. Rodrigo Gomes made his Wolves debut in North London, as did target man striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, although the Norwegian could be displaced by Matheus Cunha up front, with the Brazilian working his way back to full fitness, in the XI.

Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): José Sá; Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Aït-Nouri; Lemina, João Gomes, Bellegarde; Rodrigo Gomes, Hwang Hee-chan; Cunha.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Player to Watch vs Chelsea

During Wolves' 4-2 victory the last time these two clubs clashed in February, Matheus Cunha became only the fourth visiting player to score a Premier League hat-trick at Stamford Bridge, after Nwankwo Kanu, Robin van Persie and Sergio Agüero. Will the Brazilian find the net here too?

Chelsea Team News

Enzo Maresca made nine changes for Thursday's 2-0 victory over Servette in the UEFA Conference League, with only Moisés Caicedo and mid-week scorer Christopher Nkunku retaining their places. Filip Jörgensen, Renato Veiga, Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Pedro Neto and Marc Guiu all made their full debuts for the club, so it'll be interesting to see what XI Maresca goes for. The concerning news is that Cole Palmer hobbled off at full time in the week, making him a doubt for this clash, which would be a huge blow.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: (4-2-3-1): Jörgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia, Fernández, Neto, Nkunku; Jackson.

Chelsea Player to Watch vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Of all the players signed during the Clearlake Capital-era, Christopher Nkunku remains the most high-profile, having scored 23 goals during his final season at RB Leipzig, sharing the Torjägerkanone award. His maiden year with the Blues was ravaged by injuries, with his first goal for the club coming at Molineux last Christmas eve, opening his account for the new season by converting a penalty on Thursday, hoping this'll prove to be the first of many.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Prediction

As Wolves seek to make it four successive victories over Chelsea for the first time since 1947, we're backing Gary O'Neil's side to achieve just that. The Blues are so chaotic right now and, having been in European action on Thursday, we're forecasting a well-organised Wolves team to spring a surprise at Molineux: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Chelsea.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea FAQs - Premier League

How to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Premier League game on TV channel?

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels:

• UK: This match is not being broadcast in the UK

• USA: USA Network and Universo

• Canada: fuboTV Canada

How to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Premier League game on live streaming?

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;

• UK: This match is not being broadcast in the UK

• USA: NBC.com, Fubo, and Sling TV.

• Canada: FuboTV, Peacock Premium

What is the date and kick-off time for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea in the Premier League?

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea takes place on Sunday 25 August 2024, with kick off at 14:00 (BST), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PDT).

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