Wolves v Bournemouth

 

Fixture Overview

Match: Wolves vs Bournemouth
Competition: Premier League 2025/26
Date & Time: Saturday, 31 January 2026, 3:00 pm
Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton

• Wolves (Manager: Vítor Pereira): Wolves under Pereira tend to favor a structured defensive setup with quick transitions. They usually perform strongly at Molineux, particularly in mid-table clashes.

• Bournemouth (Manager: Andoni Iraola): Iraola’s Bournemouth play possession-oriented football with high pressing. Away games can be tricky, as they sometimes struggle against compact defenses.

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Historical Head-to-Head Statistics

Let’s go digit by digit carefully through Wolves vs Bournemouth in all competitions, with emphasis on Premier League clashes:

1. Total Meetings in Premier League: 10 (Wolves promoted in 2018, Bournemouth promoted in 2015, so limited league encounters)

2. Overall Record:

   • Wolves Wins: 4

   • Bournemouth Wins: 3

   • Draws: 3

3. Goals Scored (Premier League):

   • Wolves: 12

   • Bournemouth: 10

4. Notable Streaks:

   • Wolves’ longest unbeaten run vs Bournemouth: 3 games (2019–2020)

   • Bournemouth’s longest winning streak vs Wolves: 2 games (2020–2021)

Recent Premier League Results:

Observations:

• Games are typically close; over 50% ended with a one-goal margin or draw.

• Molineux has been slightly more favorable to Wolves but not dominant.

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Managers’ Records vs Each Other

Vítor Pereira (Wolves):

• Known for compact defensive organization.

• In head-to-head against Iraola:

  • Wins: 1

  • Draws: 2

  • Losses: 0

• Goals scored vs Iraola-managed sides: 3

• Goals conceded: 2

Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth):

• Emphasis on possession and building from the back.

• Head-to-head vs Pereira:

  • Wins: 0

  • Draws: 2

  • Losses: 1

• Goals scored vs Pereira-managed sides: 2

• Goals conceded: 3

Key Insight: Pereira has had a slight edge in tactical battles, often exploiting Bournemouth’s vulnerability on the counter.

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Tactical & Historical Patterns

• Average Goals per Game (H2H): ~2.2 goals

• Most Frequent Result: 1–1 draw (3 times in last 10 meetings)

• Home Advantage: Wolves have scored at least 1 goal in 70% of home matches against Bournemouth.

• Clean Sheets: Wolves kept clean sheets in 40% of home games vs Bournemouth.

Trends to Watch:

• Wolves’ counter-attacks are often decisive against Iraola’s high line.

• Bournemouth tends to dominate possession but struggles in final third efficiency in away matches.

• Set pieces have historically been a source of goals for both teams.

 

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