Antevisão do Bournemouth vs Wolves
- Empate ou vitória do Bournemouth
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Bournemouth return to the Vitality Stadium for their first home fixture of the new Premier League campaign aiming to put points on the board after a spirited yet ultimately unsuccessful opening-day adventure at Anfield. Their opponents, Wolves, arrive on the south coast similarly empty-handed following a sobering defeat to champions Manchester City – leaving both sides eager to kick-start their respective seasons at the earliest opportunity.
Notícias do jogo e forma atual
For Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth, few Premier League curtain-raisers are as daunting as facing the title favourites, yet despite falling to a 4–2 defeat against Liverpool, there was enough in the performance to offer cautious optimism. The Cherries scored twice in the second half, showing both character and attacking intent, but defensive frailties were exposed as they conceded four goals in a league game for the first time since January 2024. The result came amid a significant turnover in personnel, with the club cashing in on players for over £150 million this summer.
The departures of several key defenders, notably Milos Kerkez and Lloyd Kelly, left their rearguard looking inexperienced at Anfield and Iraola will be keen for newcomers such as Bafodé Diakité (£34m from Lille) and Ben Doak (£25m from Liverpool) to settle quickly.
Wolves, meanwhile, endured a far more chastening experience on opening weekend, crashing to a comprehensive 4–0 defeat at home to Manchester City. Manager Vítor Pereira acknowledged that his squad remains short of quality in several positions following summer departures, and expressed his expectation that the club would “help” him by supplying reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
Having finished lower in each of the last three Premier League campaigns, the Old Gold have been yet again labelled as contenders for relegation by many pundits. Every fixture, particularly away to sides expected to finish in the bottom half, could take on increased importance, and Pereira will know that results need to improve quickly to dispel gloom around Molineux.
História do confronto direto
Though these sides only met twice in competitive action last season, those clashes produced plenty of drama. Most recently, Bournemouth knocked Wolves out of the FA Cup via a penalty shootout. Intriguingly, the away side on the day has triumphed in each of the last five Premier League meetings between the clubs since a 0–0 draw at this venue in August 2022.
Bournemouth have won three of those five despite playing away on two occasions, while Wolves picked up victories in both of their last two league visits to the Vitality Stadium.
Estatísticas e tendências quentes
- Bournemouth failed to win 60% of their Premier League matches when starting as home favourites last season (W6, D4, L5).
- Each of the Cherries’ last seven top-flight goals has been scored after half-time.
- Wolves failed to win one-third of their matches last season when they scored first (W12, D2, L4), hinting at issues with seeing games out.
- Vítor Pereira’s side have conceded in eight of their last ten halves of Premier League football (D1, L4), a worryingly consistent defensive problem.
Principais jogadores a observar
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
The Ghanaian forward has become a talismanic figure at the Vitality Stadium and started this season in superb form, scoring both of Bournemouth’s goals at Anfield. That brace means Semenyo has now netted the club’s last four Premier League goals, underlining his importance to Iraola’s attack.
Quick, direct and powerful, he’ll once again lead the line as Bournemouth look to translate that away-day cutting edge onto home turf.
Marshall Munetsi (Lobos)
One of Wolves’ brighter performers at the back end of last season, midfielder Munetsi has shown a knack for arriving in the box at key moments.
Both of his Premier League goals for the club so far came in 1-1 draws and he was responsible for Wolves’ only point across their final five matches of the previous campaign. His energy, ball-winning and late runs could be crucial if Wolves are to wrestle control in midfield against Bournemouth’s high-octane style.
Team News
Bournemouth’s preparations remain hindered by injuries, with Justin Kluivert, Lewis Cook, and Ryan Christie all missing the Liverpool clash. Iraola will be hopeful of at least one return ahead of the weekend, though he may wait to integrate new signings fully.
Wolves, on the other hand, appear to have a clean bill of health heading into this second round of fixtures, providing Vítor Pereira with the option to stick or twist tactically after their bruising opening defeat.
Análise de apostas
Both sides showcased defensive vulnerabilities last weekend, conceding eight goals between them, which naturally turns the betting eye toward goal markets.
With Bournemouth having scored in their last eight Premier League outings and Wolves conceding freely over a prolonged period, both teams to score looks a strong possibility here.
Furthermore, with each of Bournemouth’s last seven league goals arriving after the interval, punters might also consider second-half goals or draw/BTTS selections for added value.
Previsão
Bournemouth 2–1 Wolves
Home advantage and sharper attacking patterns could give the Cherries the edge — but with both sides needing a positive response, expect an entertaining encounter with chances at both ends.
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