Wolves will host Bournemouth at the Molineux on Saturday, looking to continue their recent run of form and grind out a positive result at home.
Wolves have picked up two wins and two draws from the last four league games, and they will be confident heading into the contest vs Bournemouth at Molineux on Saturday afternoon. The home fans will expect another strong performance from their team, and it remains to be seen whether the Wolves can grind out all three points.
Meanwhile, the Cherries are coming into this game on the back of two consecutive defeats, and it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back. Andoni Iraola’s men have failed to win four of the last six meetings against Wolves, and they need to produce a strong performance to get something out of this contest.
The visitors are currently lacking in momentum. On the other hand, Wolves will be full of confidence after their recent victories. Wolves have scored at least twice in the last four league games, and they should be able to take advantage of Bournemouth’s defensive frailties.
Team News & Tactics
Wolves
Wolves will be without Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore, Enso Medina, and Sasa Kalajdzic due to knee injuries. Bastien Meupiyou is ruled out with an undisclosed problem. The home side are likely to shape up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Sam Johnstone in goal.
Nelson Semedo and Toti Gomes are likely to be deployed as the full-backs. They will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Santiago Bueno will start alongside Craig Dawson at the heart of the defence.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Rayan Ait-Nouri will start in the wide areas. They will look to add pace and flair to the side. As for the midfield unit, Joao Gomes will start alongside Mario Lemina in the central midfield. They will look to help out defensively and control the tempo of the game.
Matheus Cunha will start in the number ten role, and he will look to create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates. Finally, Jorgen Strand Larsen will lead the line for Wolves vs Bournemouth on Saturday.
Probable Lineup (4-4-1-1): Johnstone; Semedo, Bueno, Dawson, Toti Gomes; Bellegarde, Joao Gomes, Lemina, Ait Nouri; Cunha; Larsen
Bournemouth
The Cherries will be without Julian Araujo due to a thigh injury, Alex Scott due to a knee injury, Luis Sinisterra due to a thigh injury. Meanwhile, Antoine Semenyo is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards.
Bournemouth will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Wolves, with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal. Adam Smith and Milos Kerkez will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things compact at the back and hit Wolves on the break. Illia Zabarnyi will start alongside Dean Huijsen in the central defensive pairing.
As for the midfield unit, Ryan Christie will start alongside Lewis Cook in the double pivot. They will look to help out defensively and add drive to the side as well. Justin Kluivert will start in the attacking midfield role, and he will look to create chances for his teammates in the final third.
Marcus Tavernier and David Brooks will start in the wide areas, and they will look to add pace and flair to the side. Finally, Evanilson will lead the line for Bournemouth against Wolves this weekend.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Tavernier, Brooks, Kluivert; Evanilson
Key Stats
- Wolves are unbeaten in four of the last six meetings against Bournemouth.
- Wolves are unbeaten in four of the last six matches in all competitions.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in three of the last six matches in all competitions.
- Nine goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two sides.
- Wolves have scored at least twice in their last four Premier League matches.
Player to Watch
Matheus Cunha
The Brazilian has been in impressive form for Wolves, and he is our key player to watch out for. The 25-year-old will look to get on the score sheet here and open up goalscoring opportunities for his teammates with his link-up play, passing and creativity. Wolves will need him to step up and break down the opposition defensive unit vs Bournemouth this weekend.
Prediction
Wolves 2-1 Bournemouth
Wolves will be the favourites to pick up all three points vs Bournemouth, and it remains to be seen whether they can extend their fine run on the form with a good result. They are certainly the better team right now, and it will be interesting to see if they can continue their impressive attacking performance and find a way past the Cherries defence.
The visitors have looked vulnerable at the back, and their defence is likely to let them down. Both teams could get on the score sheet here, but Wolves have enough quality to edge this one. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 win for Gary O’Neil and his charges.
