Premier League: Bournemouth vs Wolves preview 08/23/2025


Here’s a detailed preview of the Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, August 23, 2025—covering event details, team news, possible lineups, venue, head-to-head history, and broadcast options.

Match Overview & Event Details

  • Fixture: Bournemouth vs. Wolves
  • Date & Time: Saturday, 23 August 2025, at 16:00 (BST). The match is part of Gameweek 2 of the 2025–26 Premier League season.
  • Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. The match officiated by Thomas Bramall.
  • Context: Both teams are chasing their first points—Bournemouth lost 4–2 to Liverpool, while Wolves suffered a heavy 4–0 home defeat to Manchester City.

 

Team News & Tactical Notes

Bournemouth

  • Suspended/Injured: Lewis Cook is suspended. Other long-term absentees include Enes Ünal, while fitness concerns loom over key names like Justin Kluivert and Ryan Christie.
  • New Signings: Amine Adli arrives from Bayer Leverkusen and is expected to be available for selection. Other summer acquisitions include Ben Doak and others.
  • Tactics/Form: Under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth showed attacking promise even in defeat to Liverpool, with contributions from the likes of Semenyo.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

  • Injuries: Wolves are missing Chiwome (assumed injury from context) .Overall squad health looks improved with “almost fully fit” squad, including Yerson Mosquera possibly returning after injury, while recent summer signings Jhon Arias, Fer Lopez, and Jackson Tchatchoua may feature.
  • Departures & Rebuild: Wolves have lost key players like Matheus Cunha and wing-backs Aït-Nouri and Semedo, weakening their depth. They've signed new forwards, including Jhon Arias and Strand Larsen. Despite reinforcements, early season signs are mixed.

 

Possible Lineups (Predicted)

Bournemouth (likely 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3)

  • New additions in contention: Amine Adli and Ben Doak could feature. Justin Kluivert or Ryan Christie might return from fitness issues.
  • Absentees: Lewis Cook (suspended), Enes Ünal (injured long-term).
  •  
  • Wolves (likely 3-4-3 or 4-2-3-1)
  • Strengthened squad: Yerson Mosquera may slot back into defense after recovery; Arias and Lopez might challenge for starting roles.
  • Tactical resilience: Pereira’s side, despite early losses, remain structured and could lean on their rebuilding core.

 

Head-to-Head & Historical Context

  • Recent results: Bournemouth edged Wolves 4-2 at Molineux (Nov 30, 2024), but lost their home meeting in February 2025, 0-1.
  • Overall tally: Bournemouth and Wolves have met 22 times—Bournemouth hold a slight edge with 10 wins to Wolves’ 8, plus 4 draws.
  • Away form note: Historically, Wolves have been unbeaten at Bournemouth recently, with strong away performances at Vitality.
  • Statistical trends: Head-to-head matches average ~2.15 goals, with a fairly even goal split. Direct meetings see 61% matches over 1.5 total goals, 38% over 2.5.
  • Momentum: Both sides seek to rebound: Bournemouth will aim to capitalize on home pressure, while Wolves look to stabilize after a rough start.

 

Broadcast & Live Stream Info

  • Streaming platforms: The match will be broadcast on DAZN and Movistar+ (DAZN 1, Movistar+ and Movistar+ Liga de Campeones), including online streaming. Viewers can also follow live commentary and updates via the AS.com website.
  • If you're in a different region, coverage might vary—feel free to ask for locale-specific options.