On Wednesday evening, Wolverhampton host Bournemouth at the Molineux Stadium.
Wolverhampton
The golden pack from West Midlands resides in 6th place, missing out on a Europa League spot on goal difference and trailing Chelsea at a Champions League spot by 5 points. Nuno Espírito Santo's team have a reasonable straightforward run-in and must be looking forward to the last few weeks of the season with confidence and optimism.
If they take the lead against Bournemouth on Wednesday, I don't think Wolves will push on for a greater goal difference but rather safeguarding and saving legs for the game against a desperate but also somewhat rejuvenated Aston Villa just 3 days later.
Statistics
There has been on average 2.57 goals scored in Wolverhampton's league games so far this season, 57% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.53 goals scored in Wolverhampton's home games in the league so far this season, 60% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.00 goals scored in Wolverhampton's home games against bottom half teams so far this season, 71% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
Bournemouth
The Cherries, currently at 18th place on goal difference, are in for a shaky July where every single point could be vital. Eddie Howe's men have a rather difficult run-in and face Manchester United, Tottenham, Leicester as well as Manchester City. One point from the game on Wednesday would be a worth much and holding on to 0-0 could prove the Dorset club's best option.
Statistics
There has been on average 2.60 goals scored in Bournemouth's league games so far this season, 40% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.53 goals scored in Bournemouth's away games in the league so far this season, 40% of the games adding up less than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 2.67 goals scored in Bournemouth's away games against top half teams so far this season; a seemingly high figure but still below the league average.
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Conclusion & Betting Tips
Wolverhampton's home games against bottom half teams have been rather low scoring so far this season and I think grinding out the odd goal would suite the old goalkeeper Nuno just fine.
Bournemouth's away games against top half teams have been relatively low scoring so far this season and I think defending 0-0 would suite the old defender Howe just fine.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals.
Stake at 5/10 units.
