Chelsea vs Wolves match statistics
Chelsea are on a five-game winless run in the Premier League, which has left them fifth in the table ahead of the clash at Stamford Bridge. It is their longest winless run since a run of seven draws and defeats between March and May 2023.
Chelsea drew 2-2 at home to Bournemouth last time out, thanks to a late goal from Reece James. However, the worrying thing for Maresca's side is that Chelsea have only accumulated 43% of their Premier League points this season at home (16/37) - a very low ratio compared to their opponents.
Cole Palmer is injured and is doubtful. This is good news for Wolves, as in the first leg, Palmer assisted 3 goals for Noni Madueke. In the 2 matches against the “Wolves” (Wolves’ nickname), Cole Palmer has been directly involved in 5 goals (scoring and assisting).
Palmer and Nicolas Jackson are another concern for Wolves, with the pair having scored 12 Premier League goals between them since the start of last season, more than any other partnership.
Only four Chelsea pairings have combined for more goals than the current pair in Premier League history - Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard (36 goals), Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa (14 goals), Drogba and Nicolas Anelka (13 goals) and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Eidur Gudjohnsen (13 goals).
On the away team's side, striker Matheus Cunha is a big hope for coach Vitor Pereira. This Brazilian striker has an average of 3.3 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season. Since the beginning of the tournament, Cunha has scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists for his teammates.
In the previous round, Wolves lost 0-3 away to Newcastle. Cunha was not in the starting lineup due to illness. Before that, Wolves also lost 0-3 to Nottingham Forest. If Wolves continue to lose 0-3 to Chelsea, they will set a sad record in English football.
Statistics from Opta show that the match between Chelsea and Wolves is always attractive, especially when taking place in the capital London. In 13 matches between the two teams at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, a total of 57 goals were scored, an average of 4.4 goals/match.
Wolves have not kept a clean sheet in London since a 2-0 win over Tottenham in February 2022. Since then, Wolves have conceded in 22 consecutive away games against London sides.
Regarding the squad, Enzo Maresca may not have the services of Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia due to physical problems and minor injuries. On the away team's side, Mario Lemina and Cunha may return to play.
Head to head record Chelsea vs Wolves
Chelsea have lost three of their last four Premier League games against Wolves, as many as they had lost in their previous 17 (W10 D4).
However, Maresca's side beat Wolves 6-2 in the reverse fixture this season thanks to a Madueke hat-trick, along with goals from Jackson, Palmer and Joao Felix.
Wolves beat Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge last season, with Cunha scoring a hat-trick. However, Opta statistics show that Wolves have not won two consecutive away games against Chelsea since February 1964.
The Chelsea vs Wolves match will take place at 3:00 a.m. on January 21.
