Wolverhampton vs Chelsea, H2H and probable lineups — 7 February 2026
One of the fixtures of Premier League Matchday 25 will take place on Saturday, 7 February, at Molineux Stadium, where Wolverhampton will host London’s Chelsea. The teams approach this encounter in starkly contrasting form.
Match preview
Wolverhampton are having a disastrous season and, as of February 2026, sit rock bottom in 20th place. Rob Edwards’ side have managed just one win in 24 rounds—their only victory coming long ago against West Ham. The gap from safety is now critical. Since then, the Wolves have gone winless in four consecutive Premier League games and suffered a painful home defeat to Bournemouth (0-2) last time out. The main issues for the hosts are the worst defensive record in the league (45 goals conceded) and poor home form (just 10 goals scored at Molineux).
Nevertheless, the hosts have nothing to lose, and at Molineux they traditionally try to make life tough for top clubs with gritty football centered around the pacey counter-attacks of Hwang Hee-chan. However, their current crisis makes them clear underdogs for this clash. Wolverhampton are still fighting to avoid relegation, and in this transfer window they strengthened with three players: they loaned Angel Gomes from Lille, recalled Pedro Lima from Porto, and signed Stuart Armstrong from Southampton.
Chelsea, under the guidance of Liam Rosenior (who replaced Enzo Maresca during the season), have found excellent form in the Premier League and are firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot. Since Rosenior’s appointment as head coach, Chelsea have only lost to Arsenal—twice in the EFL Cup semi-finals. When it comes to away performances, the Londoners are currently the league’s most prolific travelling side, averaging two goals per match on the road.
Chelsea do have some vulnerabilities: after a gruelling EFL Cup semi-final against Arsenal, the team could be emotionally drained. In addition, the involvement of Pedro Neto (the former Wolves leader) and Reece James is in doubt due to minor injuries, while Jamie Gittins and Romeo Lavia remain sidelined. Nevertheless, the squad’s depth allows the visitors to dictate terms even with some rotation.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Wolverhampton have failed to score in their last three matches.
- Four of Wolves’ last five games have seen fewer than three goals scored.
- Chelsea have conceded in each of their last four matches.
- Chelsea striker João Pedro has scored five goals in his last six appearances for the Blues in all competitions.
- In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the advantage lies with Chelsea: the Blues have won five times, while the Wolves have come out on top three times. The teams have drawn twice.
- This season, the sides have faced each other twice—once in the EFL Cup and once in the Premier League—with Chelsea winning both encounters (4-3 and 3-0).
Probable lineups
- Wolverhampton: Sá – Mosquera, Bueno, Agbadou – Gomes R., Gomes J., André, Mané, Bueno – Arokodare, Hwang
- Chelsea: Sánchez – Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Hato – Caicedo, Palmer, Fernández – Estêvão, Garnacho, Pedro
Prediction
I believe Chelsea’s quality will be the decisive factor in this match. The Blues are on a five-game winning streak in the Premier League, boasting a powerful attack. At the same time, Wolves are bottom of the table with the worst defence in the league and significant personnel issues. Even considering possible fatigue for the visitors, the current state of Wolverhampton is unlikely to stop the favourites. My prediction: Chelsea to win.
