The Matchday 13 Premier League clash between Wolverhampton and Bournemouth will take place on November 30 at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton vs. Bournemouth: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Peter Bankes (England)
Matches – 6 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 23;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 18;
Penalties – 17%.
Predicted lineups for Wolverhampton vs. Bournemouth
Wolverhampton (3-5-2): Jose Sa – Rayan Ait-Nouri, Nelson Semedo, Tote Gomes – Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Joao Gomes, Andre, Mario Lemina, Rodrigo Gomes – Matheus Cunha, Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga – Adam Smith, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Marcos Senesi – Tyler Adams, Lewis Cook – Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo – Evanilson.
Each team's starting lineup for their last match in this tournament is listed.
Wolverhampton
Gary O'Neil's side has finally climbed out of the relegation zone, but they are only ahead of the nearest opponent among the bottom three due to additional indicators. The rise in the standings came after the team went unbeaten in four consecutive league matches. Wolverhampton started with draws against Brighton and Crystal Palace, both ending 2-2. Then came their first league victories: a 2-0 home win over Southampton, followed by a 4-1 away triumph against Fulham. The club had not won two consecutive Premier League matches since February this year.
- Both teams scored in 10 of Wolverhampton's last 11 Premier League games.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of the club's last 9 league matches.
- The number "2" appeared in the final score of 9 of the team's last 13 league fixtures.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side lost their last two matches. The team was defeated away by Brentford (2-3) and at home by Brighton (1-2). This is Bournemouth's second losing streak of this kind in the league this season. The club is in 13th place, six points clear of the bottom three.
Forward Antoine Semenyo will miss the match due to yellow card accumulation.
- Both teams scored in the club's last four Premier League games.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 10 of Bournemouth's last 14 league matches.
- The team has not won in the first half of their last eight away Premier League matches (3 draws, 5 losses).
Wolverhampton vs. Bournemouth: Match Prediction
The hosts have had a run of bad luck in recent matches. Wolverhampton only underperformed in one game this Premier League season, losing 2-6 at home to Chelsea. In other matches, even those they lost, Wolverhampton performed admirably, notably in narrow defeats to Manchester City and Liverpool (1-2). The club's 13-match winless streak in the Premier League has ended with two consecutive victories. However, given that Gary O'Neil's side has not won three consecutive league matches this year, I am hesitant to predict a straightforward Wolverhampton victory.
Bournemouth lacks consistency but occasionally produces surprising results. In this Premier League season, the club has already claimed victories over Manchester City and Arsenal, so they are capable of earning points at Molineux. Additionally, Andoni Iraola's side has won just 3 of their last 16 away matches (4 draws, 9 losses). I believe the recent victories will boost the hosts' confidence, but I acknowledge the possibility of a draw.
My prediction – Wolverhampton with a handicap (0)
