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VfL Wolfsburg

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VfL Wolfsburg will be looking for a repeat result of the 0-1 Bundesliga victory vs Hoffenheim.

In that match, VfL Wolfsburg managed 46% possession and 12 attempts at goal with 3 on target. The only player to score for VfL Wolfsburg was Mohamed Amoura (29'). 1899 Hoffenheim had 15 shots on goal with 2 on target.

VfL Wolfsburg have been on a persistent run of goalscoring form, hitting the target in each and every one of their last 6 games.

They’ve totted up the amount of 16 during that time and have conceded a total of 10.

Coming into this clash, VfL Wolfsburg have not emerged victorious against Borussia Mönchengladbach in their previous 9 league matches.

Borussia Mönchengladbach

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After a losing effort in their last game against Bayern Munich in Bundesliga action, Gladbach will be hoping to turn things around here.

In that match, Borussia Mönchengladbach managed 33% possession and 5 attempts at goal with 0 on target. Bayern Munich had 23 attempts at goal with 10 of them on target. Harry Kane (68') scored for Bayern Munich.

Gerardo Seoane's Borussia Mönchengladbach have seen their goal attempts be successful 10 times throughout their most recent six matches. The total of goals that have been scored against them during those same matches comes to 6.

Ahead of this meeting, Borussia Mönchengladbach have not lost to VfL Wolfsburg when they have played them away from home in the previous 4 league matches. Away fans have certainly had plenty to cheer about.

↔️ Head to head

Checking on their past head to head meetings stretching back to 26/02/2022 shows that these fixtures have ended in disappointment for VfL Wolfsburg. They’ve not managed to register any wins whatsoever while Gladbach have been dominant against them, finishing as winners in 67% of those games played.

A combined sum of 19 goals were produced between them throughout the course of those matches, with 5 from Wolfsburg and 14 coming from Gladbach. The average number of goals per game works out to 3.17.

The previous league meeting featuring these clubs was Bundesliga match day 28 on 07/04/2024 when it ended VfL Wolfsburg 1-3 Borussia Mönchengladbach.

In that game, VfL Wolfsburg managed 61% possession and 13 attempts at goal with 4 on target. Their only player to score was Ridle Baku (7').

At the other end, Borussia Mönchengladbach had 9 shots on goal with 5 on target. Ko Itakura (52'), Nathan Ngoumou (58') and Rocco Reitz (88') scored.

The referee was Bastian Dankert.

🗞️ Team News: VfL Wolfsburg

Niklas Klinger (Wrist injury), Kevin Paredes (Foot injury), Bartosz Bialek (Knee injury), Rogério (Knee surgery) and Lovro Majer (Torn muscle fiber) will not be taking part for VfL Wolfsburg manager Ralph Hasenhüttl.

In our view, Wolfsburg will probably go for a 4-3-3 formation for the game, beginning the first half with Kamil Grabara, Kilian Fischer, Denis Vavro, K. Koulierakis, Joakim Maehle, Mattias Svanberg, Maximilian Arnold, Yannick Gerhardt, Patrick Wimmer, Jonas Wind and Mohamed Amoura.

📰 Team News: Gladbach

Gladbach boss Gerardo Seoane has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Franck Honorat (Foot injury) and Nathan Ngoumou (muscular problems) miss out here.

From our viewpoint, Gladbach could decide to elect for a 4-2-3-1 formation with a starting lineup of Moritz Nicolas, Joseph Scally, Ko Itakura, Nico Elvedi, Lukas Ullrich, Philipp Sander, Julian Weigl, Rocco Reitz, Alassane Plea, Robin Hack and Tim Kleindienst.

💭 Prediction

We’re inclined to think that VfL Wolfsburg can and should be able to create a good number of chances & successful shots on target.

In contrast, Borussia Mönchengladbach could well find it tough to break down their defence but we do fancy them converting at least once here.

We’re tipping a decent 3-1 winning margin for VfL Wolfsburg after 90 minutes.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Andre Moura, 19:09 14/01/2025