Bournemouth vs Wolves match review, 9:00 p.m. August 23: "The Wolves" panic

Bournemouth vs Wolves form

In the opening match of the 2025/26 Premier League, Bournemouth visited Anfield. It seemed like The Cherries had created a surprise for the defending champions when they equalized 2-2 in the 76th minute, despite being 2 goals behind. However, coach Andoni Iraola and his team could not stand firm and lost 2-4.

Leaving the port city empty-handed is certainly not an unexpected scenario. Bournemouth had anticipated that scenario, so the whole team quickly pulled themselves together to prepare for the reception of Wolves, with the goal of earning all 3 points.

However, to complete the task, the home team Vitality still needs to maintain high concentration. Because in all 6 recent times hosting the Wolves, the home players have not once tasted the taste of victory, only drawing 3 and losing 3.

In addition, in the last 2 clashes between the two sides, both this year, Bournemouth only drew 1 and lost 1. Not to mention, if counting pre-season friendly matches, The Cherries are going through a series of 5 matches without knowing the taste of victory, drawing 2 and losing 3.

But overall, the chance of Iraola and his team earning their first points is still quite bright. In addition to the home field advantage, Bournemouth's performance in the opening match was significantly more positive than their opponents. At Vitality, the home team is also on a 5-match unbeaten streak, including 3 wins and 2 draws.

On the opposite side, Wolves have many reasons to worry before the trip to the southwest of England. Because in addition to the support of historical statistics, the away team is showing weakness, both in terms of form and personnel situation.

After parting with two pillars, Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, the Wolves' attacking situations have noticeably deteriorated. There are no longer impressive ball-carrying situations of Cunha and the ability to attack and defend rhythmically on the left flank of Ait-Nouri.

Coach Vitor Pereira himself also admitted that human impacts have caused Wolves to face many difficulties in preparing for the new season.

Newcomers like Fer Lopez, Jackson Tchatchoua and Wolfe will need more time to adapt to the physical playing style of the Premier League.

In the opening match, Wolves lost 0-4 in the reception of Man City. Losing to the championship candidate is not too worrying a result.

However, the lackluster performance of the home team at Molineux Stadium really made the fans feel worried. It was also the 4th consecutive defeat of the Wolves, including the 3 previous friendly matches with Girona, Celta Vigo and Lens.

The prospect of last season's disastrous start is looming before Jose Sa and his teammates.

Bournemouth vs Wolves squad information

Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert is a doubt. Ryan Christie, Enes Unal and Lewis Cook are all injured.

Wolves: Almost all the best players are available. Only reserve player Leon Chiwone is absent due to injury.

Expected lineup Bournemouth vs Wolves

Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Brooks; Evanilson

Wolves: Sa; Doherty, Toti, Agbadou; Tchatchoua, Gomes, Andre, Wolfe; Lopez, Munetsi; Larsen

Prediction: 2-1

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