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Premier League | Gameweek 18
Dec 19, 2021 at 2pm UK
Molineux
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Wolves
0 - 0
Chelsea

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Chalobah (30'), Rudiger (33')

The Match

Team News

Chelsea name just four outfield players on the substitutes' bench for Sunday's Premier League match at Wolves after a number of positive coronavirus cases.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

We said: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Chelsea

 With Chelsea missing many of their frontline and Wolves having performed so impressively in defence this season, there is only one result that we can predict here. While both clubs have the potentially to win 1-0, it would come as no surprise if this contest ends goalless. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Chelsea win with a probability of 61.67%. A draw had a probability of 22.3% and a win for Wolverhampton Wanderers had a probability of 16.04%.

The most likely scoreline for a Chelsea win was 0-1 with a probability of 13.05%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 0-2 (11.96%) and 1-2 (9.68%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (10.55%), while for a Wolverhampton Wanderers win it was 1-0 (5.76%). The actual scoreline of 0-0 was predicted with a 7.1% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole correctly predicted a 0-0 draw for this match.

Result
Wolverhampton WanderersDrawChelsea
16.04%22.3%61.67%
Both teams to score 46.6%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
49.23%50.78%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
27.33%72.67%
Wolverhampton Wanderers Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
55.47%44.54%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
19.44%80.56%
Chelsea Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
84.02%15.98%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
54.72%45.29%
Score Analysis
    Wolverhampton Wanderers 16.04%
    Chelsea 61.66%
    Draw 22.29%
Wolverhampton WanderersDrawChelsea
1-0 @ 5.76%
2-1 @ 4.27%
2-0 @ 2.33%
3-1 @ 1.15%
3-2 @ 1.06%
Other @ 1.48%
Total : 16.04%
1-1 @ 10.55%
0-0 @ 7.12%
2-2 @ 3.92%
Other @ 0.71%
Total : 22.29%
0-1 @ 13.05%
0-2 @ 11.96%
1-2 @ 9.68%
0-3 @ 7.32%
1-3 @ 5.92%
0-4 @ 3.35%
1-4 @ 2.71%
2-3 @ 2.39%
0-5 @ 1.23%
2-4 @ 1.1%
1-5 @ 1%
Other @ 1.96%
Total : 61.66%

How you voted: Wolves vs Chelsea

Wolverhampton Wanderers
21.1%
Draw
27.3%
Chelsea
51.7%
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Build-up
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reacts on October 16, 2021
Thomas Tuchel 'disappointed and angry' as Chelsea forced to play Wolves game
Head coach Thomas Tuchel says that he is 'disappointed and angry' that Chelsea have been forced to play Wolves on Sunday, despite seven positive coronavirus cases.
Dec 19, 13:24
 A disappointed Thomas Tuchel during Chelsea's defeat to West Ham United on December 4, 2021.
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Chelsea reportedly fail with a late attempt to postpone Sunday's Premier League fixture at Wolves after more players allegedly test positive for coronavirus.
Dec 19, 11:50
 A disappointed Thomas Tuchel during Chelsea's defeat to West Ham United on December 4, 2021.
Chelsea hit by further positive coronavirus test ahead of Wolves game?
Chelsea are reportedly hit by a further positive coronavirus test ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 19, 10:32
 Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel during the game with Watford on December 1, 2021.
Chelsea on worst run of conceding under Thomas Tuchel ahead of Wolves clash
Chelsea head into Sunday's Premier League clash with Wolves having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games - their longest such run under Thomas Tuchel.
Dec 18, 23:49
 A disappointed Thomas Tuchel during Chelsea's defeat to West Ham United on December 4, 2021.
Chelsea 'hit by more coronavirus cases ahead of Wolves game'
Chelsea reportedly record a further two positive coronavirus tests ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 18, 15:52
 Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel during the game with Watford on December 1, 2021.
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel full of praise for 'structured' Wolves
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel says that his side have "a big task" on their hands when they face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 17, 14:32
 Chelsea midfielder Jorginho pictured on August 22, 2021
Chelsea pair Jorginho, Ruben Loftus-Cheek both doubts for Wolves game
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel reveals that Jorginho and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are both injury doubts for Sunday's Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 17, 14:20
 Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel after his side's win over Malmo on November 2, 2021.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel: 'Kai Havertz currently in contention for Wolves'
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel says that Kai Havertz has not tested positive for coronavirus, despite feeling unwell on Thursday.
Dec 17, 14:05
 A disappointed Thomas Tuchel during Chelsea's defeat to West Ham United on December 4, 2021.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel: 'All opinions valid on Premier League COVID issues'
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel feels that there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to how the Premier League should handle growing coronavirus issues.
Dec 17, 13:47
 Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku on August 28, 2021
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 17, 12:04
 N'Golo Kante warms up for Chelsea on November 23, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
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