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At Stamford Bridge, one team is struggling to avoid relegation, while the other team is chasing after qualifying for the European Cup. This battle is far more than just points.

At 4:00 in the morning on November 9, there will be a showdown in the 11th round of the Premier League. Chelsea will face Wolves at Stamford Bridge. The home team Chelsea currently ranks 7th with 17 points, just one step away from the Champions League; the visiting team Wolves are stuck at the bottom of the league, with only 2 points, and the relegation situation is grim.

This game is crucial for both sides. Chelsea hopes to use their home court advantage to catch up with the European competition, while Wolves urgently need points to get out of the relegation zone. Both sides will go all out for their respective goals.

01 Team status and league situation

Chelsea's performance this season has steadily improved. In the first 10 rounds of the league, they achieved 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, ranking 7th in the standings with 17 points, only 1 point away from the Champions League.

The team has been in very good shape recently, with a record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the past 8 games. On the offensive end, Chelsea has shown good firepower, scoring 18 goals in 10 games so far this season, averaging 1.8 goals per game.

However, Chelsea's home performance is not as good as away from home, with only 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 5 league home games this season.

The Wolves are in a serious competitive crisis. It is difficult to win a single victory in the first 10 rounds of the league. They only have a dismal record of 2 draws and 8 losses, and are at the bottom of the Premier League with 2 points.

The team performed poorly on both offense and defense. They only scored 7 goals in 10 rounds, tied for the fewest goals in the league. On the defensive end, they conceded 22 goals, averaging 2.2 goals per game. Wolves lost 0-3 to Fulham in the last round of the league and suffered 4 consecutive losses in all competitions.

02 Tactical style and key matchups

Chelsea's tactical system has become increasingly mature under the guidance of coach Maresca. The team's midfield control has been significantly enhanced, with the midfield trio of Reece James, Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez taking advantage of the ball with their excellent skills and flexible movement.

Caicedo not only contributes steals on the defensive end, but also has the ability to participate in offense. Chelsea's ability to control the game is commendable, being behind in only 14.4% of the game, which ranks second lowest in the Premier League.

After the Wolves fired coach Vitor Pereira, they are currently under the command of interim coach Collins. The team's tactical system is facing reorganization.

The Wolves' midfield lacks core players who can organize and dispatch, making it difficult to effectively organize the offensive rhythm, resulting in low efficiency in offensive and defensive transitions. The defensive personnel are not uniform and the coordination is rusty. Frequent mistakes often occur when facing the opponent's sharp offense.

03 Injuries and lineup impact

Chelsea is facing certain injuries, especially the absence of many core players in the midfield and frontcourt, which has had a significant impact on the team's offensive and defensive strength.

However, Chelsea has a clear advantage in lineup depth, and even with partial rotation, it can still maintain strong competitiveness. In the just-concluded League Cup match, some of Chelsea's young players showed good form, with young players such as Andre Santos, Tyrique George and Esteban all scoring goals.

The integrity of the Wolves' lineup is concerning. After offseason adjustments, the team's lineup strength has declined and lacks sufficient competitiveness.

What’s even more troublesome is that the Wolves’ backline is not well-organized and their coordination seems rusty, which further amplifies the team’s defensive problems.

04 Historical confrontations and psychological factors

Historical confrontation data shows that Chelsea has a certain advantage in past confrontations between the two sides. In the past 10 meetings in all competitions, Chelsea achieved 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses.

Wolves have only won 1 game in the last 11 Premier League visits to Chelsea (the remaining 3 draws and 7 losses). The only win was a 4-2 victory in February 2024.

Chelsea can often display strong offensive firepower against Wolves. They have scored five goals or more against Wolves in four different Premier League games, including a 6-2 win at Molineux last season.

Wolves also set a less glorious record: they are the first team in history to concede five goals or more in front of the same opponent (Chelsea) so many times.

Taken together, Chelsea will rely on their home court advantage, historical confrontation advantage and more mature tactical system to control the rhythm of the game, while the Wolves will rely on their determination to avoid relegation and the new changes that the interim coach may bring to find opportunities.

The final result will depend on whether Chelsea can break through Wolves' defense and whether Wolves can improve their performance on both offense and defense on the road.