SV Darmstadt 98 - VfL Wolfsburg

Regular Season - 15
Kickoff: 2023-12-16 13:30

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SV Darmstadt 98 - VfL Wolfsburg Predictions

Prediction: Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
Best odds: 1.42

As the Bundesliga gears up for another thrilling weekend of football, the upcoming clash between SV Darmstadt 98 and VfL Wolfsburg captures the attention of fans and pundits alike. With predictions hinting at a potential triumph or at least a draw for the visitors, it's a match that promises to be a tactical battle filled with individual brilliance.

Key Players

For SV Darmstadt 98, the spotlight falls on defender Matej Maglica, whose resilience at the back will be crucial. With a rating of 6.39, Maglica has managed to keep attackers at bay with a total of 310 passes this season, contributing 1 goal to his team's efforts. Another player to watch is attacker Oscar Ingemar Kristoffer Vilhelmsson, who, despite a modest rating of 6.54, has shown potential to break through defenses. Lastly, defender Matthias Bader stands out with a rating of 6.98, contributing 1 goal and an assist, highlighting his dual threat on both ends of the pitch.

On the other side, VfL Wolfsburg will rely heavily on the prowess of attacker Tiago Barreiros de Melo Tomás, who has a rating of 6.59 and has been a constant threat with 7 shots on target. Midfield dynamo Yannick Gerhardt, with a rating of 6.81, has been instrumental in the midfield, contributing 1 goal from his position. Finally, the creativity and vision of midfielder Lovro Majer, rated at 6.87, with 1 goal and an assist to his name, will be key to unlocking Darmstadt's defense.

Recent Form

Darmstadt's recent form reads like a team struggling to find consistency, as reflected in their last five games (DLLLW). Sitting uncomfortably at 15th in the league with a -18 goal difference, they have managed to scrape together 8 points from 11 matches. Playing at home, they will hope the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor offers them some advantage.

Wolfsburg, in comparison, finds themselves in a slightly better position at 11th place with 13 points. Their recent form hasn't been inspiring either (LDLLL), but with a less daunting goal difference of -5, they might feel they have the edge going into this match.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head history between the two sides is not provided, but the statistical analysis favors Wolfsburg with a 62% win rate over Darmstadt's 38% in previous encounters. This could play a psychological role as the teams prepare to face each other.

Prediction

The prediction for this match suggests a close contest. The advice leans towards a "Double chance: draw or VfL Wolfsburg", indicating that the away side is slightly favored to come out on top or at least secure a point. The percentages from predictions also tilt towards Wolfsburg with a 45% chance of winning against Darmstadt's 10%, and a 45% chance for a draw.

The form of both teams has been poor, but Wolfsburg's away performance might give them the confidence to push for a result. The key players mentioned earlier will be vital in this match, and their individual battles could decide the outcome.

Taking into account all factors, the final prediction is for a hard-fought match where Wolfsburg edges it or shares the spoils with Darmstadt. The prediction's confidence is bolstered by Wolfsburg's superior attacking and defensive stats, suggesting they have what it takes to overcome a struggling Darmstadt side. Expect a game of narrow margins, with the possibility of a draw or an away victory for VfL Wolfsburg.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

33%
67%

Attacking Potential

44%
56%

Defensive Potential

61%
39%

Poisson Distribution

56%
44%

Stregth H2H

38%
62%

Goals H2H

50%
50%

Wins the game

47%
53%

SV Darmstadt 98 - VfL Wolfsburg Head to Head

Bundesliga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayer Leverkusen players, news and schedule Bayer Leverkusen 28 24 4 0 69 19 50 76
2 Bayern Munich players, news and schedule Bayern Munich 28 19 3 6 80 36 44 60
3 VfB Stuttgart players, news and schedule VfB Stuttgart 28 19 3 6 64 34 30 60
4 RB Leipzig players, news and schedule RB Leipzig 28 16 5 7 64 33 31 53
5 Borussia Dortmund players, news and schedule Borussia Dortmund 28 15 8 5 55 33 22 53
6 Eintracht Frankfurt players, news and schedule Eintracht Frankfurt 28 10 12 6 43 36 7 42
7 FC Augsburg players, news and schedule FC Augsburg 28 9 9 10 45 46 -1 36
8 1899 Hoffenheim players, news and schedule 1899 Hoffenheim 28 10 6 12 48 53 -5 36
9 SC Freiburg players, news and schedule SC Freiburg 28 10 6 12 40 52 -12 36
10 FC Heidenheim players, news and schedule FC Heidenheim 28 8 9 11 41 49 -8 33
11 Werder Bremen players, news and schedule Werder Bremen 28 8 7 13 36 44 -8 31
12 Union Berlin players, news and schedule Union Berlin 28 8 5 15 25 43 -18 29
13 Borussia Monchengladbach players, news and schedule Borussia Monchengladbach 27 6 10 11 46 53 -7 28
14 VfL Wolfsburg players, news and schedule VfL Wolfsburg 27 7 7 13 33 44 -11 28
15 Vfl Bochum players, news and schedule Vfl Bochum 28 5 11 12 33 58 -25 26
16 FSV Mainz 05 players, news and schedule FSV Mainz 05 28 4 11 13 26 46 -20 23
17 1.FC Köln players, news and schedule 1.FC Köln 28 4 10 14 23 49 -26 22
18 SV Darmstadt 98 players, news and schedule SV Darmstadt 98 28 2 8 18 28 71 -43 14