Bournemouth vs Wolves Prediction & Betting Tips (23 August)

Bournemouth welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Vitality Stadium on August 23rd in what promises to be a tightly contested Premier League clash. Both sides are looking to rebound from opening-day defeats, with Bournemouth falling 4-2 to Liverpool and Wolves suffering a 4-0 home loss to Manchester City. Despite the scorelines, Bournemouth showed flashes of attacking intent, particularly through Evanilson and Marcus Tavernier, while Wolves struggled to convert their limited chances. The Cherries, under Andoni Iraola, continue to embrace a high-pressing 4-2-3-1 system, while Vítor Pereira’s Wolves are still adapting to his compact 3-4-2-1 setup.

Injury concerns loom large for both managers. Bournemouth remain without Enes Ünal, Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie, and Justin Kluivert, while Luis Sinisterra is unlikely to start amid transfer speculation. New defensive recruits Adrien Truffert and Bafode Diakité are expected to start again, having shown promise despite the Anfield defeat. Wolves, meanwhile, are missing Leon Chiwome and Fabio Silva, with Yerson Mosquera still regaining fitness. Pereira handed debuts to David Møller Wolfe and Jhon Arias last weekend, and both are expected to feature again, with Jørgen Strand Larsen leading the line.

Recent head-to-head encounters suggest a balanced rivalry. In their last five meetings, each side has claimed two wins, with one draw. Bournemouth’s home form has been inconsistent, but their attacking depth and pressing style could trouble a Wolves side still finding rhythm. Pereira’s men have yet to gel fully, and their lack of cohesion was evident against City. However, the addition of Arias and the return of João Gomes in midfield offer a glimmer of creativity that could unlock Bournemouth’s back line.

Expect a cagey affair with moments of individual brilliance deciding the outcome. Bournemouth’s pressing game and home advantage should give them the edge, but Wolves’ counter-attacking threat remains potent. With both teams eager to avoid a second straight defeat, the match could swing on a single lapse in concentration. A 2-1 victory for Bournemouth feels plausible—Evanilson to strike again, with Tavernier adding a second, while Wolves respond through Larsen late on.