Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Molineux knowing defeat would edge them closer to an inevitable relegation, as they host a Bournemouth side showing late-season fight.

Wolves have shown small signs of recovery on home soil despite their dire league position, while the Cherries arrive buoyed by dramatic recent wins that have eased their own survival concerns.

Though Wolves might have lost three of the last three head-to-head meetings against Bournemouth in the league, their resurgence at home will boost the confidence of Rob Edwards’ side.

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📈 Wolves v Bournemouth Form & Tactics

Wolves and Bournemouth arrive at this fixture from very different positions, but recent form and longer-term trends suggest a tight contest shaped as much by context as quality. Wolves’ broader season has been miserable, yet Molineux has shown occasional resistance.

They have, however, struggled badly in this specific fixture, losing each of their last three Premier League home games against Bournemouth despite winning the first two such meetings in the competition. That recent dominance is reinforced by the tight nature of the fixtures themselves, with three of the last four top-flight meetings, including August’s reverse fixture, decided by a narrow 1-0 scoreline.

Bournemouth have lost just two of their last 19 Premier League games against teams in the relegation zone (W13 D4). However, their away record remains a concern. The Cherries have won only one of their 11 away league games this season (D5 L5). From a historical perspective, Bournemouth are chasing a notable milestone, looking to complete a league double over Wolves for only the third time in their history. Doing so in what will be Andoni Iraola’s 100th Premier League game would be significant, though the challenge is amplified by their struggles on the road.

Overall, Wolves’ home vulnerability in this fixture contrasts with Bournemouth’s late-game issues away from home, pointing toward another closely contested encounter where discipline and concentration could again prove decisive.

📔 Wolves v Bournemouth Formation & Team News

Wolves are expected to continue with a familiar 3-5-2 formation that has served them well in recent matches. This setup prioritises defensive structure and quick transition play. With no new injury concerns reported, Wolves go into this game at near full strength and should field a lineup similar to recent weeks, relying on Mateus Mane, Gomes, and Andre in midfield to break up play and support limited offensive phases. Their shape typically emphasises compact lines, quick ball circulation from deeper positions, and attacking through transitions rather than prolonged possession.

For Bournemouth, injuries continue to shape team selection. Marcus Tavernier is confirmed out after sustaining a muscle issue that forced him off recently, adding to an already long list of absentees, including Tyler Adams (torn medial collateral ligament, out for around two to three months). Others, such as Justin Kluivert and David Brooks, remain unavailable, further stretching Iraola’s squad options.

Bournemouth are likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 system, balancing a double pivot in midfield with attacking support for Evanilson up front. Without key creative figures, Iraola may call on new arrival Rayan, who joined the Cherries this week from Brazilian side Vasco.

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