Bournemouth vs Wolves: Preview, Forecast, and Set
The Premier League is back in action, and we have a thrilling encounter lined up for you! This weekend, Bournemouth welcomes Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Vitality Stadium for a highly anticipated matchup. In this preview, we’ll take a closer look at the teams, expected lineup, and provide a forecast for the game.
Team News and Injuries
Bournemouth has been on a rollercoaster ride this season, with three wins, three losses, and two draws in their last eight games. The Cherries have been struggling to find consistency, and they’ll be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham United in their previous match. Manager Eddie Howe will be without the services of the injured duo, Lewis Cook (ankle) and Corey Whelan (ankle), but the team has been boosted by the return of striker Callum Wilson from injury.
Wolves, on the other hand, have been a force to be reckoned with this season, currently sitting 7th in the Premier League table. They’ve won four of their last five games, including a convincing 2-0 victory over Watford in their previous outing. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo will be without the suspended pair, Rúben Neves (hamstring) and Willy Boly (ankle), and also expects to make some adjustments to his lineup.
Expected Lineups
Bournemouth Probable Starting XI:
- Aaron Ramsdale (GK)
- Matt Ritchie (RB)
- Nathan Aké (CB)
- Steve Cook (CB)
- Lloyd Kelly (LB)
- Dan Gosling (CM)
- Jefferson Lerma (CM)
- Harry Wilson (AM)
- Josh King (ST)
- Callum Wilson (ST)
- David Brooks (RW)
Wolves Probable Starting XI:
- Rui Patrício (GK)
- Matt Doherty (RB)
- Ryan Bennett (CB)
- César, Webster (CB)
- Jonny (LB)
- João Moutinho (CM)
- Rúben Neves (CM)
- Pedro Neto (AM)
- Raúl Jiménez (ST)
- Raúl Traverso (ST)
- Adama Traoré (RW)
Forecast and Set
Given the contrasting forms of both teams, Wolves’ strength and Bournemouth’s inconsistency, our prediction is that the visitors will take the three points. Wolves’ impressive recent run of form and potent attacking trio, Jiménez, Traverso, and Traoré, will be too much for Bournemouth to handle. We expect a narrow win for the visitors, with the Cherries struggling to create clear-cut chances against a Wolf pack that has become increasingly solid at the back.
Final Score Prediction: Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth
Betting Odds:
- Wolves: 13/8 (69.2%)
- Bournemouth: 21/10 (42.9%)
- Draw: 5/2 (33.3%)
- Both Teams to Score: 10/11 (47.6%)
Make sure to tune in for this intriguing encounter, and treat yourself to a nail-biting rollercoaster ride at the Vitality Stadium!
