Wolves vs Bournemouth Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 Will Wolverhampton continue their fight for survival? They failed to secure points in the last round, but that can be attributed to the level of their opponent. Now, the task for the Wolves is somewhat easier - they need to defeat Bournemouth at their home ground, Molineux. Bournemouth themselves are just emerging from a crisis. Bookmakers see the teams' chances as roughly equal, which enhances the value of our prediction. We'll aim to provide several profitable betting options.
Head-to-Head
📊 There is no dominant side in the head-to-head clashes between these teams. Since 2018, they have faced off 11 times in the Premier League, with Wolverhampton winning 5 matches while Bournemouth have claimed victory 4 times. Even the goal tally is nearly identical (11-10). What's even more intriguing is that in 5 of their last 6 encounters, a red card has been shown - a truly fascinating trend!
Head-to-head statistics Wolves - Bournemouth
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
Wolverhampton have put together a remarkable run of five consecutive matches without a loss, a surprising feat for a team that had been consistently losing for three straight months. Rob Edwards has managed to unlock the potential within the squad, yet the Wolves' chances of survival remain critically slim. They are 17 points adrift from the 17th spot, which is an enormous gap.
Moreover, their unbeaten streak came to an end in the last round. It wasn't entirely unexpected, as the Wolves faced Manchester City away (0-2). They spent most of the match without the ball and failed to create any significant scoring opportunities. However, City themselves only had one clear-cut chance, and the number of shots was evenly matched. Rob Edwards' side didn't disgrace themselves at the Etihad.
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bournemouth Team Overview
It's unusual to see Andoni Iraola's team languishing at the bottom of the table, but that's the reality. Their winless streak dragged on until they finally broke it against Tottenham (3-2), when Antoine Semenyo scored his last goal for the club.
As we can see, it didn't take long for the Cherries to adapt to the loss of their attacking leader. They were involved in a goal-fest with Newcastle (3-3; 6-7 on penalties) in the FA Cup, and in their last league match, they edged out Liverpool (3-2) in an open game. The winning goal came in the 95th minute from a throw-in, although Bournemouth should have sealed the deal much earlier. Andoni Iraola's side completely outclassed the Reds in terms of dangerous chances (6-1).
Match Results: Bournemouth
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
🎙 "Conceding an early goal let us down, and it was tough to come back from such a start. We tried to play bravely and felt quite comfortable, even creating chances, but we just couldn't find the net," Rob Edwards remarked on the defeat to Man City.
❌ Wolves' injury list still includes defender Toti Gomes and midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. Their participation in the game against Bournemouth seems unlikely.
Bournemouth
🎙 A jubilant Andoni Iraola reflects on the triumphant clash with Liverpool: "This is a crucial victory. We're in a tough spot due to numerous injuries. I'm glad we're still managing to pick up points against very strong opponents. I'm proud of the team. At 2-2, we felt we had nothing to lose and started playing even better. We needed this win."
❌ Speaking of setbacks, Iraola isn't exaggerating. Three forwards are sidelined: Ben Doak, Marcus Tavernier, and David Brooks. Brooks is close to returning but will miss the game against Wolverhampton. Additionally, two more of the Cherries' key players, Tyler Adams and Justin Kluivert, are out due to injuries. Reserves Julio Soler and Will Dennis are also in the treatment room.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Michael Oliver isn't known for being card-happy, averaging just 2.6 yellow cards per game. However, exceptions do occur, and the upcoming match might be one of them. Wolverhampton (2.13) and Bournemouth (2.35) are among the Premier League leaders in average yellow cards received. Therefore, we lean towards over 3.5 yellow cards, a bet that has hit in 7 of the last 8 home games for the Wolves and in 9 of the last 10 away games for the Cherries in the Premier League.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite a slight emotional lift from recent points, Wolves' scoring remains modest. In 13 of their last 14 matches, Wolverhampton have scored less than 1.5 goals, a trend likely to continue as they've lost a key forward. Jørgen Strand Larsen, who agreed to a £45 million move to Crystal Palace, hasn't been prolific this season and often started from the bench, yet his departure is still a blow to their attacking options.
🚩 Corner Prediction
We don't anticipate a defensive battle, especially with Bournemouth featured. Therefore, we won't overthink it and will opt for a cautious over 8.5 corners. This bet has cashed in 7 consecutive Wolves matches and in the last 10 away games for the Cherries.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams are so unpredictable, especially in their head-to-head encounters, making it particularly challenging to forecast the outcome. However, considering Bournemouth's winless streak on the road, which stretches over 10 matches, we anticipate Wolverhampton to pick up points here. Yet, a clean sheet for Wolves against such an attack-minded opponent seems far-fetched. Therefore, we foresee a high-scoring draw at 1-1 and suggest betting on both teams to score (yes). A goal exchange has been recorded in Bournemouth's last nine games. Andoni Iraola's squad consistently plays vibrant and uncompromising football - it's their signature style.
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