VfL Wolfsburg - Bayern Munich

Regular Season - 16
Kickoff: 2023-12-20 18:30

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VfL Wolfsburg - Bayern Munich Predictions

Prediction: Bayern Munich
Best odds: 1.12

In the bustling city of Wolfsburg, a soccer spectacle is on the horizon as VfL Wolfsburg prepares to clash with the formidable Bayern Munich at the VOLKSWAGEN ARENA. The predictions are in, and they hint at a titanic tussle with Bayern Munich favored, but in football, the ball is round, and anything can happen. Will the Wolves defy the odds, or will the Bavarian giants stamp their authority once again?

Key Players

For VfL Wolfsburg, the spotlight shines on their attackers and midfielders who have shown sparks of brilliance this season. Tiago Tomás has been a key figure upfront, with a rating of 6.59, and his ability to find the target with 7 shots on goal will be crucial against Bayern's defense. In the midfield, Yannick Gerhardt stands out with a rating of 6.81, contributing not only defensively but also in creating chances, amassing 168 total passes and 3 key passes. Another midfielder, Lovro Majer, with a rating of 6.87, has shown his value with 248 total passes and 9 key passes, demonstrating his vision and playmaking abilities.

Bayern Munich, on the other hand, boasts a roster brimming with talent. Defender Matthijs de Ligt, with a rating of 6.85, has been solid at the back and poses a threat on set pieces, having already found the net this season. The attacking prowess of Jean-Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, rated at 6.90, will be vital as he looks to add to his goal tally. The young sensation, Mathys Tel, has been a revelation with a rating of 7.07 and three goals to his name, showcasing his potential as a future star.

Recent Form

VfL Wolfsburg's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five outings resulting in a win, a draw, and three losses. This inconsistency has left them in the 11th spot on the Bundesliga table, with a negative goal difference of -7. Bayern Munich, sitting comfortably at 2nd place, has been in imperious form, winning four of their last five matches, with just a single loss marring their impressive run.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters between these two teams have been dominated by Bayern Munich. The previous meeting saw Bayern triumph with a 4-2 victory on February 5, 2023. Before that, on August 14, 2022, Bayern secured a 2-0 win over the Wolves. This historical dominance paints a clear picture of the uphill battle Wolfsburg faces.

Prediction

Taking into account the teams' current form, key players, and historical clashes, the prediction leans towards a Bayern Munich victory. The statistics suggest a strong chance of Bayern either winning or securing a draw, with a 50% chance for both outcomes. The prediction also hints at a potential goal fest, with the odds favoring Bayern to score more than 3.5 goals and Wolfsburg to score less than 2.5 goals.

In conclusion, while the heart of football often writes its own unpredictable script, the numbers and performances point towards a strong showing from Bayern Munich. The dual threat of Choupo-Moting and Mathys Tel in attack, combined with the defensive solidity of Matthijs de Ligt, should provide the firepower and stability needed for Bayern to overcome Wolfsburg. However, with the likes of Tiago Tomás and Lovro Majer on the pitch, Wolfsburg might just have the tools to cause an upset. The advice leans towards a "Double chance: draw or Bayern Munich," but as the beautiful game teaches us time and again, anything is possible once the whistle blows.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

33%
67%

Attacking Potential

24%
76%

Defensive Potential

44%
56%

Poisson Distribution

37%
63%

Stregth H2H

7%
93%

Goals H2H

29%
71%

Wins the game

29%
71%

VfL Wolfsburg - Bayern Munich 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