Wolves vs Chelsea prediction 29.10.2025 | EFL Cup

Wolves enter the tie in dire league form. In the Premier League, they have yet to pick up a win (0-2-7 record), remaining the only side without a victory. They currently sit bottom of the table, having conceded 19 goals in nine matches (an average of 2.1 per game) - the worst defensive record among all 20 top-flight teams. Two consecutive league draws against Tottenham (1-1) and Brighton (1-1) briefly offered a glimmer of hope amid the gloom at Molineux, but their struggles quickly resumed with a 2-0 loss to Sunderland and a 3-2 defeat to Burnley in their most recent fixtures.

In terms of squad availability, Hwang Hee-Chan and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde are reportedly fit for selection, offering a slight boost to Vítor Pereira’s options.

Chelsea approach this fixture amid significant injury concerns and questions over squad fitness. Manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that João Pedro, Enzo Fernández, and Moisés Caicedo are carrying minor knocks after featuring in the recent 2-1 defeat to Sunderland, and all remain doubtful ahead of the trip to Molineux.

Before that loss, Maresca’s side had been in fine form, winning four consecutive matches across all competitions. Their defeat at the weekend - courtesy of a stoppage-time goal - ended their best run of the season so far. Despite that setback, Chelsea have performed considerably better than Wolves this season and will enter this cup tie as favourites to progress to the quarter-finals.

On the injury front, Tosin Adarabioyo remains sidelined with a calf issue, Levi Colwill faces a long-term absence with an ACL injury, while Liam Delap and Dario Essugo also remain unavailable for selection.