Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim
Germany – 1. Bundesliga
Date: Monday, 23 September 2019
Kick-off at 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
Venue: Volkswagen Arena (Wolfsburg).
TEAM PREVIEW
VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg played six matches in three competitions so far and have not lost one of them. This means that their fans can be satisfied, although it should have done better in some games. They won the first two league games and they play very well to them, but then they drew twice in a row. Wolfsburg objectively stronger from Paderborn and Fortuna but the result is read at the end both times 1-1 and it was not what they wanted. This is especially true for the home game with Paderborn, when they are trailing behind for a long time.
They also trailed behind in a match with Fortune in the previous round so that they may not be eligible to win altogether. In the meantime they have started their journey in Europe with over Olexandria 3-1 victory at home. Which is fully expected to win where Weghorst and Brekalo were the scorers, players who both scored in the previous two rounds. They are a number of injured players from all parts of the team, starting with the keeper Casteels, through midfielder Brooks and Schlager, and finishing with Ginczek foward.
Possible Formation VfL Wolfsburg: Pervan - Knoche, Guilavogui, Tisserand - William Gerhardt, Arnold, Roussillon - Brekalo, Mehmedi - Weghorst
1899 Hoffenheim
Hoffenheim have no liability in Europe this season but did not do well in the Bundesliga. It did not go well last season as well, which is why they do not qualify for the Europa League, however, they hope will help to better play in the Bundesliga. So far, none of which has materialized and they won only Werder by 3-2 at home after too many problems and have more players in the field. If a player is not sent off Werder it will be somewhat questionable if they win at all because they accept the goal even when it has a numerical advantage. After that Hoffenheim won one point in Leverkusen after a goalless dra 0-0, the result of which is very unusual for them.
In the previous round they experience a disaster right at home where they beat Freiburg 3-0. They scored only one of the four games they played, while last season they scored in almost every game. Kramaric is still injured and without him they are certainly less dangerous. Schreuder manager will try again with the new changes and B.Hubner going back into defense, while Locadia can refreshment in the attack. Besides Kramaric, Zuber and Samassekou absent also.
Possible formation Hoffenheima 1899: Baumann - B. Hubner, Bicakcic, Vogt - Kaderabek, Grillitsch, Geiger, Rudy, Stafylidis - Locadia, Bebou
Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim Head to Head
Wolfsburg has a 11-6 advantage over Hoffenheim with six draws in 23 encounters. Wolfsburg won the Bundesliga last meeting in April, a 4-1 away win with William, Wout Weghorst (2) and Maximilian Arnold on the score sheet after Ádám Szalai put Hoffenheim in front.
Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim Key Statistics
Wolfsburg have won 4 of their last 6 home game against Hoffenheim (Bundesliga).
Wolfsburg have won 3 of their last 4 home games (Bundesliga).
Hoffenheim have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 Bundesliga games.
Hoffenheim have lost 4 of their last 6 matches (Bundesliga).
While the host will have to adjust to the schedule / on Mondays and Thursdays-Sunday for weeks to come, because the activity of their Europa League, Hoffenheim entirely focused on the Bundesliga campaign and are looking to bounce back following an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Freiburg.
Away side are joint-lowest scorers in the Bundesliga would be a 5 week's game, but they remain below after Hertha 2-1 win over Paderborn on Saturday. However, Hoffenheim definitely has some attacking talent in the squad and we expect them to unleash their arsenal sooner or later.
Wolfsburg, on the other hand, has a joint-best defensive line (before the visit RB Leipzig to Werder Bremen on Saturday night) in the league, shipping just three goals so far but still only one clean sheet - in a 3-0 away win against Hertha Berlin on matchday two.
We have already mentioned about the anticipated defensive rotation on the home side and although the bookies back Wolfsburg to overcome Hoffenheim, we suggest that the market scored. Expect goals at the Volkswagen Arena.
There are 3 or more goals in four of their last five meetings, as well as at least four goals in each of their two games last season.
We have already mentioned about the anticipated defensive rotation on the home side and although the bookies back Wolfsburg to overcome Hoffenheim, we suggest that the market scored. Expect goals at the Volkswagen Arena.
There are 3 or more goals in four of their last five meetings, as well as at least four goals in each of their two games last season.
Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim Betting tips
Draw no bet: Wolfsburg 1.40 (2/5)
Both teams scored 1.50 (1/2).
