Wolverhampton – Chelsea: Blues eager to keep the run going 
The Premier League hands out mismatches now and then, but few feel this loaded. At Molineux Wolves host Chelsea in a match that says a lot. Wolves are clinging on — or what’s left of it. Chelsea are moving up the table with clear intent.
Wolverhampton: freefall 
Wolves’ season has been a long slide. A regular Premier League outfit for years, the Midlands side now look overwhelmed. Eight points from 24 games, anchored to the bottom, and a yawning gap to safety.
The numbers don’t lie. Eighteen points behind the first team outside the drop zone. No momentum. Every week chips away at any hope of a revival. Recent results made things worse: two 2-0 losses, to Manchester City and Bournemouth, sandwiched around a miserable 0-0 at Newcastle.
Molineux isn’t the fortress it once was. Wolves struggle to build, lack bite up front and crack when it matters. Barring a miracle, it’s not a question of if they go down, but when.
Chelsea: ambition back 
Chelsea, by contrast, look steady. Under Liam Rosenior the Blues have found shape and are right in the race for Europe. Fifth, a point off the top four, they’re still in the mix for Champions League qualification.
Form looks healthy. A 3-2 thriller against West Ham last weekend, a big win in Naples in the Champions League, and confidence shows in their play. They score, they sometimes concede, but the old wobble has gone.
Before Molineux there’s a trip to the Emirates for the Carabao Cup tie against Arsenal. It matters, but Chelsea’s squad depth means they can rotate without falling apart.
Up against a Wolves side in real trouble, Chelsea know this is a chance to pick up points and keep pressure on their rivals.
Likely Lineups
Wolverhampton :
Sa ; Mosquera, Doherty, Krejci ; Tchatchoua, Arias, Joao Gomes, Mane, Hugo Bueno ; Arokodare, Strand Larsen
Chelsea :
Sanchez ; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella ; James, Caicedo ; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho ; Pedro
Football Prediction Wolverhampton vs Chelsea
Chelsea to win
The gap between these sides is too big to ignore. Wolves are struggling in every area and can’t match Chelsea, even at home. Chelsea arrive with momentum and enough quality to win without taking unnecessary risks.
If the Blues take this seriously they’ll control the match early. In that scenario a comfortable Chelsea win is the most likely outcome.
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