Two teams just outside the European spots are firmly targeting them: Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund. Both sides will be eager to secure all three points in this matchup. While neither is having their best season, they remain strong contenders and are sure to be key players in the battle for a top-six finish.
VfL Wolfsburg Team News
A loss to Freiburg in their last outing ended Wolfsburg’s impressive run of five consecutive wins. However, looking at the bigger picture, the team had gone unbeaten in six matches before that setback, and despite the defeat, they can still finish 2024 on a positive note. At home, Wolfsburg has won their last two Bundesliga matches and remains undefeated in their past three. It would therefore come as no surprise if Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side is viewed as the team in better form heading into this match. Furthermore, Wolfsburg had remained unbeaten since the start of November and is the second-best home team in the last five Bundesliga rounds.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Dortmund’s struggles on the road this season are well-documented. Their away form has been so poor that they are currently the third-worst performing team as guests, with just two points collected so far. A late equalizer from Hoffenheim in their last match extended Borussia’s winless run to four games. Nuri Şahin’s position as head coach is increasingly under scrutiny, with Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl stating that a win against Wolfsburg is a must. Given Dortmund’s recent form, securing a victory against The Wolves will be a tough challenge, especially considering they have yet to win an away game in the Bundesliga this season.
Head-to-Head-Games
The head-to-head statistics generally favour Borussia Dortmund, with two wins in their last five encounters against Wolfsburg. However, Nuri Şahin’s side has failed to win their last two meetings with The Wolves. The most recent of these was a DFB Pokal match, which ended 0-0 after regular time, with Wolfsburg ultimately securing the victory in extra time.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | VfL Wolfsburg | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21 | WWWWL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Borussia Dortmund | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | LWDDD |
VfL Wolfsburg – Borussia Dortmund Betting Prediction
For this match, my pick would be a VfL Wolfsburg win on a draw-no-bet option. Despite Wolfsburg’s solid form and Dortmund’s struggles on the road, I expect a closely contested encounter. The head-to-head statistics also point in that direction, as recent meetings between Wolfsburg and Dortmund have been tightly fought. The draw-no-bet option provides added security in case of a draw, which is a plausible outcome, as we’ve seen in the DFB Pokal. While I lean towards Wolfsburg, the margins are narrow, making this option a good value and particularly fitting for this scenario.
Betting Tip: VfL Wolfsburg (Draw No Bet)
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Odds: 2.22
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