Chelsea are seeking a third successive victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers for the first time since 2017, while the Blues had failed to win four consecutive visits to Molineux, losing three of them, prior to a 6-2 annihilation 14 months ago.
Wolves vs Chelsea preview
Chelsea are five-times EFL Cup winners, but they have not got their hands on this silverware for a decade, beaten in three finals since then. However, having already hoisted aloft both the Conference League and Club World Cup trophies this year, their fans are craving more silverware. Well, last month, the Blues were in danger of suffering an ignominious early exit, 1-0 down at Lincoln City and playing terribly at Sincil Bank. Nevertheless, quick-fire goals straight after the interval from Tyrique George and then Facundo Buonanotte saw them oust the League One side in the end.
Meantime, Enzo Maresca's team are also struggling for consistency in the Premier League too. On Saturday, despite taking a very early lead through Alejandro Garnacho, the Blues suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Sunderland, the winner coming deep into injury time. That means it is just two league wins in six for Chelsea, who travel to fierce rivals Tottenham on Saturday evening, so could really do with a comfortable victory in this mid-week Carabao Cup tie.
Well, given Wolverhampton Wanderers' predicament, they should be the ideal opponents. Vitor Pereira's team have already beaten both West Ham and Everton at Molineux in this competition, but are yet to win in the Premier League, thereby remaining rooted to the foot of the table. On Sunday, when Burnley raced into a 2-0 lead inside half an hour in the Black Country, the boos could be heard from miles away. However, the crowd were right behind their team again when quick-fire goals from Jørgen Strand Larsen and then Marshall Munetsi made it 2-2 right on half time but, as Wolves pushed for a crucial winner, they left the back door open and it was Burnley who pinched the points.
There were quite unsavoury scenes between manager Pereira and supporters at full time, with Wolves propping up the Premier League table, already six points from safety, their eight year stay in the top-flight under serious threat. Both their victories this season so far have come in home EFL Cup ties, but that surely won't continue here, with Chelsea likely to be far too strong at Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 119.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers Wins: 43. Draws: 30. Chelsea Wins: 46.
Wolves team news
Vítor Pereira heavily rotated against Everton in round three but, after winning that tie, then largely stuck with that XI for subsequent league games, so who knows what team he'll put out here.
José Sá could return in goal, rotated in for Sam Johnstone, while veteran Matt Doherty was not even named on the bench against Burnley. In attack, new striker Tolu Arokodare scored his first goal for the club against Everton in this competition, so could he come into the team?
Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): Johnstone; Tchatchoua, Krejčí, H Bueno, S Bueno; André, João Gomes, Munetsi; Arias, Arokodare, Strand Larsen.
Wolves player to watch vs Chelsea
Jørgen Strand Larsen opened his Premier League account for the campagin from the penaly spot at the weekend, but did net twice against West Ham in round two, so could he fire them through here?
Chelsea team news
Enzo Maresca is without Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile, Dário Essugo, Cole Palmer and Liam Delap so, luckily, Chelsea have an infamously massive squad.
Filip Jörgensen will be donning the gloves, having enjoyed a rare start against Ajax last Wednesday, but Marc Guiu is cup-tied, after scoring for Sunderland during his brief loan spell on Wearside.
Among those who will be rotated into the team are Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato, Roméo Lavia, Andrey Santos and Tyrique George, scorer against both Lincoln and Ajax this season so far, a rare double.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: (4-2-3-1): Jörgensen; Gusto, Acheampong, Fofana, Hato; Lavia, Santos, Estêvão, Buonanotte, Gittens; George.
Chelsea player to watch vs Wolves
Estêvão Willian has not started any of the last three Premier League matches, despite his winner off the bench against Liverpool, so will he show what he is capable of at Molineux?
Wolves vs Chelsea prediction
As already outlined, given Wolves' miserable form, we cannot see any other outcome then a resounding Chelsea victory, cruising into the last eight: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Chelsea.
Wolves vs Chelsea FAQs - Carabao Cup
How to watch Wolves vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on TV channel?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Wolves vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on live streaming?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Wolves vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea takes place on Wednesday 29 October 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 15:45 (EDT) & 12:45 (PDT).