AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

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• Fixture: AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

• Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth had the difficult task of visiting reigning Premier League champions Liverpool in their league opener, eventually going down to a 4-2 defeat. However, there were promising signs from the Cherries, especially from wideman Antoine Semenyo, who bagged a brace at Anfield. 

Similar to their opponents, Wolves had a tough start to the new campaign, facing Manchester City at home. In the end, the team from the Midlands were defeated 4-0 on home soil. 

This game could be a tight affair, with Bournemouth looking to exploit their home advantage and Wolves desperate to recover from their opening weekend mauling. 

The Cherries might just have the edge here, especially as they are relatively strong on home soil. Wolves will need to be strong at the back and clinical up top if they want to nick something from this game. But, given Bournemouth's performance at Anfield and the fact they're playing at home, they'll edge it.

Match Prediction: AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Despite the loss on the opening weekend of the campaign, Bournemouth can take many positives from their trip to Anfield, including the fact that they looked dangerous going forward.  

However, the loss highlights areas where they need to tighten up, especially defensively. If they can take advantage of their home crowd, they stand a good chance of coming out on top.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 2-4 vs Liverpool (A)

Wolves made a poor start to the Premier League campaign. The heavy defeat to Man City at home will be playing on their minds. They'll need to step up their game if they want to get anything from this encounter. It's going to be a tough ask for them, but they've got the quality to turn it around.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-4 vs Manchester City (H)

Historically, it's been pretty even between these two sides, with each team having their moments. Both teams have won two, and there has been one draw in the teams' last five competitive meetings. It's anyone's game, really.

Recent Results (Competitive meetings)

• AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (01 Mar 2025)

• AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (22 Feb 2025)

• Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-4 AFC Bournemouth (30 Nov 2024)

• Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 AFC Bournemouth (24 Apr 2024)

• AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers (21 Oct 2023)

• Lewis Cook (Suspended)

• Justin Kluivert (Calf) - Out

• Enes Ünal (Knee) - Out

• Ryan Christie (Lack of match fitness) - Doubt

• Luis Sinisterra (Lack of match fitness) - Doubt

• Leon Chiwome (Knee) - Out

• Petrovic, Smith, Senesi, Diakité, Truffert, Adams, Brooks, Tavernier, Scott, Semenyo, Evanilson

With Petrovic in goal and a solid backline including Senesi and Diakité, Bournemouth will look to build from the back and control the game's tempo. The threat of Semenyo and Tavernier from attacking positions could be key in breaking down Wolves' defence.

• Sá, Doherty, Agbadou, Toti, Wolfe, André, Gomes, Hoever, Munetsi, Larsen, Bellegarde

Wolves will rely on the experience of Sá in goal and the defensive solidity of Agbadou and Toti to keep Bournemouth at bay. The creativity of Bellegarde and the pace of Larsen could be crucial in exploiting any gaps in the Cherries' defence.

• Evanilson vs André: Evanilson's pace and finishing will be tested by André's tenacity in midfield.

• Marcus Tavernier vs Marshall Munetsi: Tavernier's creativity will need to find a way past Munetsi's defensive prowess.

• Marcus Tavernier (AFC Bournemouth): His flair and ability to create chances could be the difference for Bournemouth.

• João Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers): Gomes' energy and ball-winning ability in midfield will be vital for Wolves.

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