A game with major European implications is on the Premier League schedule for Sunday, July 26, 2020, when Chelsea hosts Wolves. Chelsea are hoping to hold on to a Champions League spot and Wolves are hopeful to finish in a Europa League position. This game will air live on USA Network at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Entering the final matchday of the season, Chelsea sit in fourth place, with 63 points, and currently occupy the final Champions League spots. Itโs quite simple for Chelsea, win or draw and they are in the Champions League next season. If Chelsea were to lose this game, then Chelsea could still earn a Champions League berth with a Manchester United win over Leicester City.
Wolves find themselves in sixth place, with 58 points, and currently occupy the final Europa League spot. A win over Chelsea means Wolves will head back to the Europa League for the second straight season. If Wolves suffers a loss or draw, they would still qualify for the Europa League if Crystal Palace can win or draw against Tottenham.
Below is my pick for the Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Wolves. All odds are from BetRivers.
Chelsea (-112) vs Wolves (+310) Draw (+275)
Last time out, Chelsea visited Premier League champions Liverpool and suffered a poor 5-3 loss. The second half of this game was some of the more entertaining soccer you will see, but Chelsea could not complete the comeback. Five different Liverpool players scored, and three different Chelsea players slotted the ball in the back of the net. The Blues now have seven wins and three losses since the English season restarted. Chelsea are the sixth best home club in the Premier League thanks to a 10-3-5 record and 33 points. Since the restart, Chelsea have won all three came at home, including a 2-1 win over Manchester City.
Wolves hosted already at the beach Crystal Palace and came away with a straightforward 2-0 win. Daniel Podence put Wolves ahead in the 42nd minute and Jonny added an insurance goal in the 68th minute to lead Wolves to victory. Wolves have five wins, one draw, two losses since the Premier League restart. Thanks to a 7-7-4 record, and 28 points, Wolves are the fifth best road club in England. Since the restart, Wolves has two wins, one draw, and one loss on the road.
Series History: These two clubs have met 42 times in the past and Chelsea holds a slight 42-27-39 advantage. Chelsea won the reverse fixture 5-2 back in mid-September.
Soccer Predictions: I like Chelsea to get the win and secure their spot in the Champions League next season.
2020 Results: 87-75