Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Prediction - FA Cup Fixtures
The world greatest cup competition returns on Saturday and Matthew O’Regan has his Bournemouth vs Wolves prediction preview. Both sides lost by the same scoreline (2-1) in midweek, with The Cherries losing away at Brighton and Wolves losing at home to Fulham. The sides also met last weekend in the league, with Vitor Pereira’s side running out 0-1 winners. While Illia Zabarnyi was sent off after 31 minutes for the hosts, the visitors were good value for their lead. Matheus Cunha was the difference maker, scoring after 36 minutes.
Bournemouth vs Wolves Prediction: Cherries Chasing Europe
England, Premier League, Monday, March 30th, 20:00 (UK)
Bournemouth are on the brink of an unprecedented season, chasing a first ever European finish and a first ever major trophy. While the decision to sack Gary O’Neil was met with cynicism from neutrals, the Bournemouth hierarchy have eventually been proven right in their judgement. Andoni Iraola was appointed from Rayo Vallecano and guided his new side to a 12th place finish. An ambitious summer window saw a host of young, exciting talent come through the door at the Vitality Stadium and they have fired their side to seventh in the league at the time of writing.
The Premier League is extremely tight, with just ten points separating third place Nottingham Forest and 10th placed Aston Villa, so The Cherries know any slip ups will be punished. After back-to-back league defeats, Iraola will be delighted with the distraction of the cup and the chance to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in the clubs history. A 5-1 win against West Brom in the third round was followed by a 0-2 over Everton.
Bournemouth’s form at the Vitality Stadium has been solid, picking up 21 points from 13 games, conceding just ten goals in the process.
Four time fa-cup winners Wolves make the long journey to the South-Coast, looking to improve on their away record that has seen them take just 12 points from 14 games. It is the third away game in the FA Cup for Wolves after beating Bristol City 1-2 and Blackburn 0-2.
With Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all knocked out of the cup, Saturday represents a real opportunity to put one hand on the trophy. However, with Bournemouth’s home record, they will fancy their chances of beating a struggling Wolves side.
The Cherries have struggled with injury issues in recent weeks, but have welcomed back a number of key players, with their bench against Brighton the strongest it has been for a while. This added depth and recent minutes to key players, should see the hosts over the line and into the Quarter Final for only the second ever time.
- Bournemouth vs Wolves Prediction: Bournemouth Win (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 1.80
- Bookmaker: Betfred
- Stake: 10/10 (TRACKED BET)
Bournemouth vs Wolves Prediction odds via bet365 as at 22:00 , February 26th, 2025 Odds may now differ.
Bournemouth vs Wolves Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups Prediction: Teaser
As mentioned, Bournemouth have suffered with many injuries this season but have welcomed back a host of key players. Ryan Christie limped off in the first half in the defeat to Brighton midweek and joins Adam Smith, Enes Ünal, Julian Araujo and Marcos Sensei on the injury list,
With eight days until the next game, expect Andoni Iraola to go strong on Saturday. Evanlison and Luis Sinisterra got some much needed minutes off the bench on Tuesday and could be afforded a start against Wolves.
Wolves are struggling with a host of injuries, with 17-year-old Mateus Mane named on the bench against Fulham. On the injury front, Emmanuel Agbadou, Enso Gonzalez, Hee-Chan Hwang, Leon Chiwome, Rodrigo Gomes, Sasa Kalajdzic and Yerson Mosquera are out.
Bournemouth possible starting lineup:
Kepa; Cook, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Kerkez; Adams, Scott; Sinisterra, Tavernier, Winterburn; Evanilson
Wolves possible starting lineup:
Johnstone; Gomes, Bueno, Djiga; Gomes, Gomes, Doyle, Ait-Nouri; Cunha, Sarabia; Larsen
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