Chelsea v Wolves

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Next up is a mid-table clash in the Premier League between 10th placed Chelsea and 11th placed Wolves at Stamford Bridge with the hosts looking to bounce back from a comprehensive 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool in midweek, while Wolves were also handed a loss during the week when they su?ered a 3-2 defeat at home to Manchester United.

Chelsea had previously racked up three league wins on the trot in the English top flight by way of victories gained over Crystal Palace, Luton Town and Fulham respectively, which had given cause for celebration and potential promise for the remainder of this season's top flight campaign. However, this season has been another write-o? for The Blues as inconsistency has once again held Mauricio Pochettino's side back this term, leaving the London club sitting in 10th place but more importantly, leaving them a significant 12-points adrift of the European places. Results and form on home soil though at Stamford Bridge has seen Chelsea raise their game in recent weeks as the hosts have won their last four games on the trot which includes earlier wins against Brighton and She?eld United.

Five of Chelsea's last 10 home games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Wolves' four-match unbeaten run in the Premier League was brought to an abrupt halt by way of a 3-2 loss at home to Manchester United but nevertheless, the west midlands club and manager, Gary O'Neil, will still be satisfied with their recent sequence of results which has produced three wins from their preceding four games. Recent victories against Chelsea (at home), Brentford and Everton along with a point earned in a draw with Brighton should give Wolves confidence that they can return to winning ways in the nation's capital on Sunday afternoon but this may be easier said than done though as the bigger picture shows Wolves have won just three of their last 19 away matches overall in the domestic top flight.

Wins on the road at Everton, Bournemouth and Brentford have been overshadowed by no fewer than 12 defeats within this period which suggests this upcoming trip to Stamford Bridge could prove to be another troublesome afternoon at the o?ce for the west midlands club.

In addition, goals could feature here this Sunday as seven of Wolves' last 10 outings on the road have resulted in Over 2.5 goals scored and further goals look set to figure on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea v Wolves Verdict

Wolves may have won the last two meetings on the trot against Chelsea but both of these victories were achieved at Molineux while Chelsea are unbeaten in each of the last 10 meetings at home against their west midlands visitors and Pochettino's men look favourites to take the points this Sunday as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Chelsea win @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals @ 1.70

Correct Score: Chelsea 2-1 @ 9.00