Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea: match statistics
Chelsea are the clear favorite for this match. Wolverhampton are bottom of the table with just one win this season and a disastrous home record (8% wins, 75% losses). The hosts have scored only 10 goals in 12 home matches, conceding 25, resulting in a -15 goal difference. Chelsea, on the other hand, show solid away form with a 42% win rate, averaging 1.83 goals per game and failing to score in only 8% of their matches. The Londoners have won 4 of their last 5 games, scoring 10 goals, while Wolves have managed just 1 victory in the same period. Chelsea's advantage in possession (56% vs 46%), shot accuracy (15% vs 8%), and xG (1.48 vs 1.21) further confirms their dominance. Given the massive gap in quality and form between the two sides, an away win is the most probable outcome.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wolverhampton Wanderers played Chelsea in Premier League (England). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Chelsea: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.63 and concedes 1.88 goals per match. Chelsea scores 1.75 and concedes 1.13. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wolverhampton Wanderers 42%, Chelsea 63%. Over 2.5: Wolverhampton Wanderers 42%, Chelsea 63%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Chelsea has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.11. Wolverhampton Wanderers: 9.4 shots per match, Chelsea: 13.4.
Match halves
Wolverhampton Wanderers: half-time lead 8%, second-half goals 0.21. Chelsea: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 31-45+ (6 goals). Chelsea: 46-60 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chelsea are the clear favorite for this match. Wolverhampton are bottom of the table with just one win this season and a disastrous home record (8% wins, 75% losses). The hosts have scored only 10 goals in 12 home matches, conceding 25, resulting in a -15 goal difference. Chelsea, on the other hand, show solid away form with a 42% win rate, averaging 1.83 goals per game and failing to score in only 8% of their matches. The Londoners have won 4 of their last 5 games, scoring 10 goals, while Wolves have managed just 1 victory in the same period. Chelsea's advantage in possession (56% vs 46%), shot accuracy (15% vs 8%), and xG (1.48 vs 1.21) further confirms their dominance. Given the massive gap in quality and form between the two sides, an away win is the most probable outcome.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Chelsea is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 2 pts / match - Chelsea
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chelsea is 178% better for: goals scored per match.
0.63 goals / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.75 goals / match - Chelsea
Chelsea is 66% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.88 goals / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.13 goals / match - Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores in 46% of matches (11 of 24 matches), while Chelsea keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 matches).
Chelsea scores in 92% of matches (22 of 24 matches), while Wolverhampton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over / Under - Chelsea
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chelsea is 123% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.58 pts / match - Chelsea
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wolverhampton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 4%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Chelsea - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Liga | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.50 | 2.79 | • 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 54% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 26% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Wolverhampton WanderersSubstitutionOn: Pedro Henrique Cardoso de LimaOff: João Victor Gomes da Silva
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 0 - 1 Chelsea. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea?
The Premier League match finished Wolverhampton Wanderers 1:3 Chelsea. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea?
Wolverhampton Wanderers score 0.63 goals per game on average and Chelsea 1.75. The Premier League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's matches and 63% of Chelsea's.
What form are Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea in?
Over the last 5 games Wolverhampton Wanderers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Chelsea 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea?
The statistical background for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.