EPL: Wolverhampton vs Chelsea - Free Match Preview And Prediction 08/04/2023

Frank Lampard will make his second debut as Chelsea's manager in their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux this weekend. This comes just two days after Graham Potter's departure from the club, which Chelsea fans are pleased about after a terrible period under Potter's management. However, they may also be apprehensive about Lampard taking charge again, as he struggled towards the end of his first tenure in west London.

Lampard's win record during his previous time as Chelsea manager was 52.4%, better than his record at Everton where he won only 27.3% of games. Meanwhile, Potter lost almost as many games as he won since September, with 11 losses and only 12 wins during his time as Chelsea's manager.

Chelsea is currently in 11th place and heading into this game in one of their lowest positions at this stage in the Premier League. They are also preparing for a return to Champions League action, where they will face Real Madrid. Lampard will need to make up a gap of 14 points to catch up to Manchester United in fourth place if they are to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Wolves have also gone through a managerial change this season, with Bruno Lage being replaced by Julen Lopetegui. They are currently in 14th place, one point above the relegation zone. The relegation battle is unpredictable, with only three points separating 12th-placed Crystal Palace and 18th-placed Bournemouth.

In terms of player availability, Lampard will be without Thiago Silva and captain Cesar Azpilicueta, while Armando Broja is out for the season. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's participation will depend on a late fitness test.

PREDICTION: CHELSEA TO WIN AND OVER 2.5 MATCH GOALS TO BE EXPECTED.