Bournemouth have won three of their last five Premier League meetings with Wolves, also dumping them out of the FA Cup on penalties in March. Conversely, the Old Gold have never lost a top-flight fixture at Dean Court, winning three out of five.
Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers preview
After both were beaten by teams with title aspirations on the opening weekend, who will get off the mark in Dorset? In the Premier League's opening fixture last Friday night, Bournemouth appeared set to be obliterated by Liverpool at Anfield when the champions raced into a 2-0 lead shortly after half time. However, two sublime Antoine Semenyo strikes had the Cherries back on level terms, only for the Reds to hit back with two goals of their own in the final two minutes; 4-2 it finished at Anfield.
The match was completely, and rightly, overshadowed by a first half stoppage as a result of the abhorrent racist abuse directed at Semenyo, making his performance even more commendable, in such horrific circumstances. Aside from that, despite defeat, Andoni Iraola will be largely pleased with how his team performed, now looking to get off the mark in Bournemouth's home opener.
In contract, Wolverhampton Wanderers were also beaten last weekend, but there were certainly fewer positives for them to take. Wolves were demolished 4-0 by Manchester City at Molineux last Saturday evening, with Man City's xG of 2.47, compared to the host's 0.56, telling the story.
This is the biggest defeat of the Vítor Pereira-era to date and, even though it was against one of the division's best teams, it further raises concerns over Wolves' ability to compete, with many forecasting a long season in the Black Country. Thus, most expect Bournemouth to collect all three points by the South Coast on Saturday.
Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 22.
- Bournemouth Wins: 10. Draws: 4. Wolves Wins: 8.
Bournemouth team news
There were Bournemouth debuts for goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović, centre-back Bafodé Diakité and left-back Adrien Truffert at Anfield last Friday night, as Andoni Iraola is forced to rebuild is back line.
At the base of midfield, with Ryan Christie and Lewis Cook sidelined, Alex Scott will continue to partner Tyler Adams. Further forward, Kluivert remains sidelined due to a calf injury which is a blow, considering the Dutchman scored 13 goals last season, including a hat-trick of penalties at Wolves.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: (4-2-3-1): Petrović, Smith, Senesi, Diakité, Truffert; Adams, Scott, Semenyo, Brooks, Tavernier; Evanilson.
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Antoine Semenyo certainly caught everyone's attention by scoring twice in 12 minutes against Liverpool, following on from scoring 13 goals last season, so will he be the start in Dorset too?
Wolverhampton Wanderers team news
Meantime, after being swatted aside by Manchester City, will Vítor Pereira be tempted to change things? Left-wing-back David Møller Wolfe was the only new signings to start last weekend, while Fer López and John Arias came off the bench, so will either start this time?
In attack, it was Marshall Munetsi and Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde who were deployed as the dual number tens, but that could be where Pereira tinkers, considering he has options.
Lastly, Saša Kalajdžić has had such terrible luck with injuries since joining the club three years ago, notably rupturing his ACL on debut. Having been an unused substitute last Saturday, could the Austrian make his first appearance for anyone since 18 February 2024, when tore his anterior cruciate ligament for a second time while representing Frankfurt against Freiburg?
Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (5-2-2-1): José Sá; Hoever, Doherty, Toti, Agbadou, Møller Wolfe; André, João Gomes, Bellegarde, Arias; Strand Larsen.
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Jørgen Strand Larsen's move from Celta Vigo has been made permanent this summer, a major coup considering he scored 14 Premier League goals last season, two of which came against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers prediction
As alluded to already, we're backing Bournemouth for victory. The Cherries look strong while Wolves, well, they do not, and could be in serious danger of going down: Bournemouth 2-0 Wolves.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League?
Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers takes place on Saturday 23 August 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).