Chelsea vs Wolverhampton - English Premier League

Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
English Premier League, Round 13
Date : 26.November 2011 - 16:00 CET
Stadium : Stamford Bridge - London

On Saturday, 26th November at 16:00 (CET), Chelsea FC will host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge for Round 13 of the English Premier League. The home side need to turn the tide on a poor run of matches where they have lost 3 in the last 5.

A great start to the season has turned into a bumpy ride after Andre Villas-Boas' Chelsea lost to Queens Park Rangers late last month. Following that match, the Blues have lost two of three Premier League matches and went winless in their two most recent Champions League outings (vs. Genk 1-1, at Bayer Leverkusen 2-1). Villas-Boas has not started Spanish striker Fernando Torres since the 3-5 loss to Arsenal, but will likely give him a chance at home against Wolves. Out with injury is Michael Essien, who is recovering from a knee problem.

Mick McCarthy's Wolves were unlucky to come away empty handed last weekend at Goodison Park after taking the league late in the 1st half. Everton were able to come from behind and win it in the 83rd, dropping Wolverhampton to 17th place in the Premier League table. Wolves have especially struggled at home, losing all four of their last away fixtures and will likely find the meeting with Chelsea equally frustrating. Midfielder Jamie O'Hara is suspended after already picking up five bookings.

HEAD to HEAD
Last Meeting : 05.01.2011, Wolves - Chelsea 1:0
Wins Wolverhampton : 34
Wins Chelsea : 24
Draws : 18

RECENT PERFORMANCE
Chelsea - L/W/L/L/W
Wolves - L/W/L/D/L

POSSIBLE LINE-UP
Chelsea : Cech - Cole, Terry, Ivanovic, Luiz, Lampard, Obi Mikel, Mata, Ramires, Torres, Sturridge.
Wolves : Hennessey - Berra, Ward, Stearman, Johnson, Jarvis, Henry, Milijas, Hunt, Doyle, Fletcher.

BETTING TIP / PREDICTION
Chelsea have found it hard to get results lately, but at home against Wolverhampton they should find a way to three points.
Tip : Chelsea to Win (1x2)