As the season draws to a close, Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves swiftly dissipating into mid-table obscurity. With little but pride and places to play for, their chances of making a realistic challenge for the European places seem slim. Head coach Gary O’Neil, however, remains hopeful that his men can finish the season strong.
Unfortunately, Wolves are currently enduring a rotten five-match league run without a victory, with two draws and three losses. Their recent home loss to Arsenal further dampened their spirits. In fact, they have now lost their last three matches at Molineux, conceding at least twice in each of those games.
Despite these setbacks, many expect a resurgent performance from Wolves in this upcoming match. After all, they haven’t lost four or more consecutive home games since 2021. Their opponents, Bournemouth, sit just one place below Wolves in the table and are also looking to finish the season strongly.
However, Bournemouth comes into this game on the back of a poor three-game winless run, with one draw and two losses. Their recent defeat to Aston Villa saw them relinquish a 1-0 lead, with their Spanish boss admitting that the opposition “were on another level.”
Bournemouth will be eager to avoid the ignominy of losing three straight Premier League away games for the first time since November. Their away adventures have seen them struggle to maintain a position of power, often failing to win after scoring first.
Key players to watch in this match include Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Hwang Hee-chan, who has yet to make a significant impact since his return from injury but has scored in his last two appearances. For Bournemouth, Antoine Semenyo has been in good form, with three of his last four goals coming in games where both teams scored at least twice.
In terms of historical statistics, five of the last seven head-to-head matches between these two teams have produced under 2.5 total goals.
Overall, this match promises to be a battle for mid-table supremacy, with both teams eager to end their respective winless runs and finish the season on a high note.