Wolves have lost more than half of their games in all competitions this season
Chelsea’s four-game winning run came to an end against Sunderland
Recommended bet: Chelsea to win and both teams to score
Wolves host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night amid rising tensions at Molineux.
After Sunday’s last minute defeat to Burnley left Wolves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, fans were quick to voice their frustrations at Vitor Pereira and his side.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have a great chance to return to winning ways following Saturday’s home loss to Sunderland.
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Team news
Wolves head coach Pereira would be wise to keep a relatively unchanged side against Chelsea in a bid to win with his first-team and boost morale around the club.
One player that will be absent, however, is Leon Chiwome, who is nursing a knee injury.
Chelsea welcome back Malo Gusto following his ban, but Cole Palmer is still out with a groin problem, while this game will also come too soon for Liam Delap (thigh), Levi Colwill (knee) and Benoit Basiashille (muscle).
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The stats
Wolves’ only victories this season have come in the League Cup; beating West Ham and Everton at home to reach the fourth round.
Chelsea have won their last two matches against Wolves, but before that they had only managed one victory against the Molineux club in eight meetings.
Wolves are the only team in the Premier League and EFL yet to record a league win this season, picking up just two draws from their nine games.
Alejandro Garnacho scored for the first time since May in Chelsea’s defeat by Sunderland to get off the mark following his summer arrival from Manchester United.
The last time these sides met in the League Cup was in September 2012 and it ended in a resounding 6-0 win for Chelsea.
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Prediction
Wolves’ absolute priority will be to earn a first win in the Premier League and start clawing their way out of the relegation zone. With that in mind, it is probably fair to say this tie is a distraction.
However, a home clash with Chelsea could also present an opportunity and a springboard to better times if they were to somehow claim a victory at Molineux on Wednesday night.
This is Wolves’ third home tie in this season’s competition, but after overcoming West Ham and Everton to reach this stage, Chelsea will represent their toughest test yet.
The Blues had won four games in a row before losing to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge and will be favourites, even if Enzo Maresca makes wholesale changes.
Despite Wolves’ struggles, they have scored in every home game bar their opening weekend defeat to Manchester City, and so while Chelsea are the team most likely to progress, the stats suggest the home side will at least get on the scoresheet.
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