Wolves are set for a dress rehearsal against Bournemouth this weekend ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round tie in a couple of weeks.
On Sunday, Wolves were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool but Vitor Pereira’s men could feel hard done by after a brilliant second-half performance and some questionable refereeing decisions.
It was ultimately another defeat on the board for the Premier League strugglers, though such a display will hand them confidence ahead of the trip to Bournemouth.
Wolves are unbeaten against Bournemouth in their previous four Premier League away games, boasting an excellent record at the Vitality Stadium, and they will be keen to continue that run this weekend.
However, under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, the Cherries are closing in on a surprise Champions League finish, only trailing fourth-place Manchester City by a point.
And there is one man who could decimate Wolves’ survival hopes after destroying them at Molineux in the reverse fixture.
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Justin Kluivert made Premier League history at Molineux in November
In November, Wolves tasted a 4-2 defeat against Bournemouth. It was an awful defensive display from the side then managed by Gary O’Neil, resulting in calls for him to be sacked.
Their performance was summed up by giving away three penalties to the visitors, with forward Justin Kluivert calmly dispatching each one.
In doing so, the Dutchman made history, becoming the first player to score three penalties in a single Premier League game.
With an impressive 12 goals and six assists to his name this term, the 25-year-old will be looking to haunt Wolves once more and in turn, strengthen his side’s European prospects while weakening the opposition’s chances of survival.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 15 |  Man UtdManchester United | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 29 |
| 16 |  West HamWest Ham | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 27 |
| 17 |  WolvesWolves | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 35 | 54 | -19 | 19 |
| 18 |  IpswichIpswich | 25 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 17 |
| 19 |  LeicesterLeicester | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 55 | -30 | 17 |
Wolves head into the weekend’s action just two points above the relegation zone, and that gap could be closed if Leicester secure victory over Brentford on Friday night.
It promises to be an exciting weekend at the top and bottom of the table, with the clash at the Vitality Stadium having huge ramifications for the season.
How Kluivert compares to Wolves star Matheus Cunha
While Kluivert is the match-winner for Bournemouth, Matheus Cunha ushers that responsibility for Wolves, becoming the player that his teammates rely on.
Cunha has scored 13 goals in all competitions this term, often finding a moment of magic when his side need it most.
The 25-year-old will need to produce further heroics this weekend against the Cherries, in what promises to be a tough outing.
| Premier League stats | Justin Kluivert | Matheus Cunha |
| Games | 24 | 24 |
| Goals | 11 | 12 |
| Assists | 5 | 4 |
When comparing the player’s goal and assist statistics, there isn’t much to separate the two, with Cunha scoring one more than his rival and Kluivert boasting one extra assist in the top flight.
Wolves kick off their clash against Bournemouth on Saturday at 3 pm, as both sides prepare for a huge six-pointer.