The Round of 16 clash in the English League Cup between Wolverhampton and Chelsea will take place on October 29 at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Wolverhampton
Vítor Pereira's side has played two matches in the current League Cup campaign, both at home against teams from the lower half of the Premier League table. They first defeated West Ham (3-2) and then overcame Everton (2-0). Despite struggles in the league, the club has a chance to perform well in the English cup and, if they surpass the Londoners, they will match their success from the 2022/23 season when they reached the quarter-finals, which was the club's best achievement in this tournament in this century.
- In their last 12 League Cup matches, the team has suffered only 2 defeats (8 wins and 2 draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in Wolverhampton's last 8 games in this tournament.
- The club has a series of 7 consecutive home wins in this cup.
Predicted lineup for Wolverhampton (4-4-2)
Sam Johnstone – Ladislav Krejci, Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Hugo Bueno – Andre, John Arias, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Marshall Munetsi – Jørgen Larsen, Hwang Hee-chan.
Chelsea
The team has played only one match in the current League Cup campaign. Playing away, they narrowly progressed past Lincoln City, representing England's League One (2-1). In the Premier League, the Londoners are not doing well, so they are motivated to perform in this tournament. In 2024, the club reached the final, where they lost to Liverpool in extra time (0-0, extra time 0-1). Last season, however, the team was stopped at the Round of 16 stage by Newcastle (0-2).
- In the last 19 matches in this tournament, Chelsea has lost only 3 times (10 wins and 6 draws).
- At least one team failed to score in 11 of the last 15 League Cup games for the Londoners.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 8 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Filip Jorgensen – Jorrel Hato, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana – Andrey Santos, Facundo Buonanotte, Enzo Fernandez – Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Tyrique George.
Injured players include defenders Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo, as well as forward Liam Delap. Midfielder Cole Palmer and defender Benoit Badiashile are sidelined until December due to injuries.
Referee
Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Matches – 6 (Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction: Wolverhampton vs. Chelsea
The hosts have had a poor start to the league. After nine rounds, the team is in the relegation zone and seems to be fighting for survival this season. Thanks to a favorable schedule, the club has already reached the Round of 16 in the English League Cup and has a chance to progress further as they will once again play at Molineux. At their stadium, Wolverhampton appears very strong, having lost only 1 of their last 17 matches in this tournament (by a narrow margin).
Chelsea unexpectedly lost their last league match to Sunderland (1-2) at home. The team is likely not in the best spirits, which the hosts can exploit. Additionally, the Londoners have struggled in away League Cup matches, winning only 4 of their last 13 encounters. Only one of those victories was by more than one goal. It's also worth noting that in the last five meetings at this stadium, Wolverhampton has not lost 4 times (3 wins and 1 draw).
My prediction – Wolverhampton with a handicap (+1)
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
