Bournemouth vs Wolves – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

AFC Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers are both eager to secure their first points of the season when they meet at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

Bournemouth enter the match in 16th place, while Wolves are languishing in 20th after heavy opening-day defeats. Consequently, this fixture represents a crucial early opportunity for both clubs to climb away from the bottom of the table.

Under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth will be looking for a strong response in their first home game of the campaign. Meanwhile, Vitor Pereira’s Wolves must address the defensive frailties exposed last weekend. The stage is set for a gritty encounter between two sides desperate to kick-start their season.

Bournemouth vs Wolves – Match preview and team news

Team News

Bournemouth

Despite a 4-2 defeat at Anfield, Andoni Iraola is expected to keep faith with the core of the group that started against Liverpool. The midfield pairing of Tyler Adams and Alex Scott, will be key to controlling the game. In attack, Evanilson will lead the line, supported by the creative trio of David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier, and the in-form Antoine Semenyo.

However, after conceding four goals, Iraola may consider freshening up the side. Philip Billing and Hamed Traoré are both pushing for a start, providing strong options from the bench. The club reports no new injury concerns.

Wolves

Vitor Pereira is likely to make changes to his starting eleven after the comprehensive 4-0 loss to Manchester City. Wolves struggled for control in that match, and the manager may look to introduce fresh legs to bolster the side.

Players who appeared from the bench, such as winger Hwang Hee-Chan and new signing Jhon Arias, are in contention to start this weekend. Toti Gomes will continue to marshal the defence, but Pereira has several options as he looks for a more solid and cohesive team performance.

Form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth were handed the toughest possible start to the season, losing 4-2 away at champions Liverpool after a late surge from the hosts. Despite the result, it was an excellent and brave performance from Andoni Iraola’s side, which was particularly impressive given the summer overhaul of their defence.

The display was spearheaded by forward Antoine Semenyo, who showed immense character. After reporting alleged racial abuse from a spectator in the first half, he responded by scoring two superb goals. The character and attacking threat shown at Anfield will give the team confidence heading into their first home game.

Wolves

Wolves endured a disappointing start to the new campaign, with their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City extending their winless run in the league to five games.

It could have been a different story had a Marshall Munetsi goal not been disallowed for a narrow offside decision, but the result was ultimately comprehensive. The match saw David Møller Wolfe make his first start, but Vitor Pereira will be demanding a sharp improvement as his side look to get their first points on the board.

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth: Petrović; Smith, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Tavernier; Brooks, Scott, Semenyo; Evanilson.

Wolves: Sá; Hoever, Doherty, Agbadou, Toti Gomes, Møller Wolfe,; João Gomes, André, Bellegarde; Strand Larsen, Muntesi.

How to watch Bournemouth vs Wolves?

Due to the Saturday 3pm blackout rule in the UK, this match will not be broadcast live on television. Highlights will be shown on BBC’s Match of the Day from Saturday evening, with live radio commentary available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

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