Wolves 2-6 Chelsea

Current streaks

Recent form

Wolves

Wolves are currently experiencing a challenging period, sitting in 18th position after their opening Premier League match. Their recent form shows inconsistency, with alternating wins and losses in their last five games before the Premier League opener. The team has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game across their last six matches, while their offensive output remains modest at 1.17 goals per game. Notably, Wolves managed an impressive 3-0 victory against RB Leipzig in a friendly, showcasing their potential when in form. However, they've also suffered three 2-0 defeats in their last six games, indicating a recurring struggle to score against stronger opposition. The team's ability to keep clean sheets has been limited, with only one in their last six matches, suggesting defensive improvements may be necessary to climb up the league table.

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent form has been concerning, with only one win in their last six matches. The team is currently on a three-game winless streak, including a defeat in their Premier League opener against Manchester City. Defensively, Chelsea has struggled, conceding an alarming 13 goals in six games, with an average of 2.17 goals conceded per match. There have been two particularly high-scoring games: a 4-2 loss to Manchester City and a 4-1 defeat against Celtic in friendlies. Despite these defensive woes, Chelsea has managed to score in five out of six games, with 67% of their matches seeing both teams score. The team's only clean sheet came in a 3-0 victory over Club América. With 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals, Chelsea's matches have been entertaining, averaging 3.5 total goals per game.

Recent home/away form

Wolves

Analyzing Wolves' recent home form reveals a mixed bag of results, with no clear winning or losing streak beyond two games. Their last six home matches have resulted in an even split of three wins and three losses, showcasing inconsistency. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly in their recent friendlies where they scored three goals in back-to-back wins against RB Leipzig and West Ham. However, their last Premier League home game ended in a disappointing 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Wolves have shown the ability to score, netting 9 goals in their last 6 home games (1.5 per game), but they've also conceded 7 (1.17 per game). Interestingly, 67% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting entertaining games for spectators, while both teams have scored in half of the fixtures.

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent away form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six games. Notably, their away games have been high-scoring affairs, with all six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of them. The team has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.67 goals per game and failing to keep any clean sheets. Their 5-0 loss to Arsenal stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, while their 4-2 loss to Manchester City in a friendly also highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. On a positive note, Chelsea managed back-to-back away wins against Brighton and Nottingham Forest in their most recent Premier League matches, showing some improvement in their form towards the end of the season.