- Main Players Comparison
Bournemouth
- Departures: Milos Kerkez (2A, 5G), Illia Zabarnyi (CB), Kepa (GK), Dean Huijsen (3G, 2A), Dango Ouattara (7G, 4A).
- Remaining Core: Antoine Semenyo (11G, 5A), Justin Kluivert (12G, 6A), Evanilson (10G, 1A).
- Midfield Engine: Lewis Cook (1G, 3A), Ryan Christie (2G, 3A), Tyler Adams (3A).
- Impact: Attack remains strong with Kluivert–Semenyo–Evanilson, but defensive departures (Kerkez, Zabarnyi, Huijsen) weaken the backline.
Wolves
- Departures: Rayan Aït-Nouri (4G, 7A), Nélson Semedo (4A), Matheus Cunha (15G, 6A), José Sá (GK), Toti Gomes (CB), Pablo Sarabia (3G, 2A).
- Remaining Core: Jørgen Strand Larsen (14G, 4A), André (DM – 31 apps, 2488 mins), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (2G, 7A).
- Midfield & Defense: João Gomes (3G, 1A), Mario Lemina (1G, 3A), Craig Dawson (CB leadership).
- Impact: Wolves lost top scorer Cunha and creative outlet Aït-Nouri, leaving Larsen as main goal outlet. Midfield remains combative but depth is lighter.
- New Players Comparison
Bournemouth
- Djordje Petrovic (GK – 31 apps, 2790 mins, stable shot-stopper).
- Adrien Truffert (LB – 2G, 2A, reliable defender).
- Bafodé Diakité (CB/RB – 4G, 1A, defensive reinforcement).
- Romain Faivre (3G, 2A, rotation AM).
- Impact: Strong recruitment, bolstering defense and GK stability, plus attacking midfield creativity.
Wolves
- Emmanuel Agbadou (CB – 16 apps, 1411 mins, solid).
- Mario Lemina (returning leader – 1G, 3A).
- Marshall Munetsi (2G, 1A, versatile CM).
- Jackson Tchatchoua (36 apps, 2G, 3A, energetic full-back).
- Rodrigo Gomes (2G, 0A, winger depth).
- Impact: Reinforcements provide defensive cover and midfield steel, but none replace Cunha’s 15 goals.
- Substitutes Comparison
Bournemouth
- Marcus Tavernier (3G, 5A, key creative spark).
- Adam Smith (RB veteran, 0G, 0A).
- Marcos Senesi (CB, 13 apps, 0G).
- Alex Scott (young CM, 753 mins, rotation).
- David Brooks (2G, 0A).
- Julián Araujo (RB, 499 mins).
- Bench Output: ~5G, 5A – functional but limited depth.
Wolves
- Pablo Sarabia (3G, 2A) – departed.
- Gonçalo Guedes (2G, 4A) – strong creative sub.
- Rodrigo Gomes (2G), Hwang Hee-Chan (2G), Wilson Odobert (1G).
- Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Dragusin – defensive rotation.
- Bench Output: ~10G, 7A – more productive and balanced than Bournemouth.
- Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | Bournemouth | Wolves |
Main Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (lost Kerkez, Zabarnyi, Ouattara, Huijsen) | ⭐⭐ (lost Cunha + Aït-Nouri, attack weakened) |
New Players | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Petrovic, Truffert, Diakité upgrades) | ⭐⭐⭐ (Agbadou, Munetsi, Tchatchoua decent depth) |
Substitutes | ⭐⭐ (Tavernier main threat) | ⭐⭐⭐ (Guedes, Gomes, Hwang impact) |
Attack | ⭐⭐⭐ (Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson) | ⭐⭐ (Larsen main outlet, Cunha gone) |
Defense/GK | ⭐⭐⭐ (Petrovic stabilizes, but backline weakened) | ⭐⭐ (lost Sá, Aït-Nouri, Semedo) |
Overall Depth | Moderate (thin in defense) | Moderate (attack lacks cutting edge) |
Key Weakness | Backline overhaul | No Cunha replacement |
- Predicted Outcome
Tactical Outlook:
- Bournemouth: Will lean heavily on Semenyo–Kluivert–Evanilson for goals, with Petrovic + Truffert stabilizing the defense. Vulnerable in aerial duels without Zabarnyi and Huijsen.
- Wolves: Compact midfield with Lemina + João Gomes, but loss of Cunha means goals depend on Larsen and Guedes. Expect a cautious build-up and counter-based strategy.
Expected Scoreline: Bournemouth 2 – 1 Wolves (home attack depth gives slight edge, Wolves missing killer forward).
