A place in the FA Cup quarter-finals will be up for grabs on Saturday when Bournemouth take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Vitality Stadium.
Both teams only met last weekend, with Wolves getting the better of 10-man Cherries in the Premier League thanks to a first-half strike from Matheus Cunha. So, revenge will be on the cards for Andoni Iraola’s side at the weekend.
Bournemouth, who were beaten 2-1 by Brighton and Hove Albion in a Premier League midweek fixture, overcame Everton away in the last round of the FA Cup. On the other hand, Wolves, who lost 2-1 to Fulham at Molineux in the Premier League on Wednesday evening, defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in the FA Cup fourth round.
Bournemouth vs Wolves – Team News
Ryan Christie was forced off with a groin problem in the first half against Brighton, ruling him out of the FA Cup tie with Wolves at least. There will be no injury returnees for Andoni Iraola, who must also make do without the services of Illia Zabarnyi after Bournemouth failed with an appeal over his red card in the loss to Wolves.
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In contrast, Wolves did not suffer any fresh injury problems in the midweek league defeat to Fulham. However, Goncalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomes, Hwang Hee-chan, Emmanuel Agbadou, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera and Leon Chiwone are all still missing for Vitor Pereira’s side.
Bournemouth vs Wolves – Predicted Lineups
Predicted Bournemouth XI (4-2-3-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Lewis Cook, James Hill, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez; Alex Scott, Tyler Adams; Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo; Evanilson.
Predicted Wolves XI (3-4-2-1): Sam Johnstone; Matt Doherty, Toti Gomes, Santiago Bueno; Nelson Semedo, Andre Trindade, Marshall Munetsi, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Matheus Cunha, Joao Gomes; Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Bournemouth vs Wolves – Key Players
Bournemouth – Justin Kluivert
Justin Kluivert has grown into one of the most exciting playmakers in the Premier League this season. He has 13 goals and six assists in 29 appearances, providing Bournemouth with a creative edge as well as goal threat. The Dutchman is proving to be a quintessential player for Iraola, and if he is given time and space on the ball on Saturday, Kluivert could make life difficult for Wolves.
Wolves – Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha. Wow. 🇧🇷🪄 pic.twitter.com/KVgh9AGsZa
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Matheus Cunha continues to be head and shoulders above his Wolves teammates. The South American has been in spectacular form this season, catching the eye of Premier League elites. His goal was the difference when Bournemouth and Wolves met last time out, and Vitor Pereira would hope Cunha again turns up and delivers the goods.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Wolves
