Wolverhampton Wanderers vs AFC Bournemouth: match statistics
Wolverhampton are bottom, 20th in the table, with a disastrous record of 1 win in 23 matches and only a 9% home win rate. The hosts have lost as many as 73% of their home matches, scoring an average of only 0.91 goals while conceding 2.09 goals per game. AFC Bournemouth display significantly better offensive form with 1.73 goals per away match and superior xG statistics (1.61 vs 1.14). Although Bournemouth have only a 9% away win rate, their 45% draw rate and better shot conversion (13% vs 10%) give them an edge. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.6 PPG), but Wolves' decidedly poorer home performance suggests an away win or draw, with a slight advantage for Bournemouth.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs AFC Bournemouth: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wolverhampton Wanderers played AFC Bournemouth in Premier League (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. AFC Bournemouth: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.65 and concedes 1.87 goals per match. AFC Bournemouth scores 1.65 and concedes 1.87. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wolverhampton Wanderers 43%, AFC Bournemouth 70%. Over 2.5: Wolverhampton Wanderers 43%, AFC Bournemouth 65%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
AFC Bournemouth has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.08. Wolverhampton Wanderers: 9.0 shots per match, AFC Bournemouth: 13.6.
Match halves
Wolverhampton Wanderers: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.22. AFC Bournemouth: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 31-45+ (6 goals). AFC Bournemouth: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Wolverhampton are bottom, 20th in the table, with a disastrous record of 1 win in 23 matches and only a 9% home win rate. The hosts have lost as many as 73% of their home matches, scoring an average of only 0.91 goals while conceding 2.09 goals per game. AFC Bournemouth display significantly better offensive form with 1.73 goals per away match and superior xG statistics (1.61 vs 1.14). Although Bournemouth have only a 9% away win rate, their 45% draw rate and better shot conversion (13% vs 10%) give them an edge. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.6 PPG), but Wolves' decidedly poorer home performance suggests an away win or draw, with a slight advantage for Bournemouth.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | AFC Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
AFC Bournemouth is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.6 pts / match - AFC Bournemouth
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AFC Bournemouth is 154% better for: goals scored per match.
0.65 goals / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.65 goals / match - AFC Bournemouth
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores in 48% of matches (11 of 23 matches), while AFC Bournemouth keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
AFC Bournemouth scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Wolverhampton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over / Under - AFC Bournemouth
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AFC Bournemouth is 105% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.74 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.52 pts / match - AFC Bournemouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wolverhampton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 4%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
AFC Bournemouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 30%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Wolverhampton Wanderers
AFC Bournemouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Liga | AFC Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.52 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 55% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 0 - 1 AFC Bournemouth. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs AFC Bournemouth?
The Premier League match finished Wolverhampton Wanderers 0:2 AFC Bournemouth. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wolverhampton Wanderers vs AFC Bournemouth?
Wolverhampton Wanderers score 0.65 goals per game on average and AFC Bournemouth 1.65. The Premier League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's matches and 70% of AFC Bournemouth's.
What form are Wolverhampton Wanderers and AFC Bournemouth in?
Over the last 5 games Wolverhampton Wanderers have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and AFC Bournemouth 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs AFC Bournemouth?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs AFC Bournemouth: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.