The Bundesliga action continues as Wolfsburg prepares to host Bayern Munich on August 25, 2024, at the Volkswagen Arena.
Following a surprising title win for Bayer Leverkusen last season, Bayern Munich is eager to respond and reclaim their dominance in German football. This matchup presents an opportunity for both teams to make a statement early in the season.
Match Preview
Wolfsburg enters this fixture off the back of a 1-0 victory against Koblenz in the first round of the DFB Pokal, a match in which they were expected to perform well.
The hosts secured their win with an early goal in the 15th minute and capitalized on a red card for Koblenz in the 78th minute.
Overall, Wolfsburg has shown some improvement in their recent form, remaining undefeated in four of their last five matches, which includes a couple of friendly encounters against teams like Lille and Brentford.
However, their Bundesliga performance last season was less than stellar, finishing in 12th place with just 37 points.
Notably, Wolfsburg has struggled against Bayern Munich in their last 21 attempts, failing to secure a single victory in all competitions.
Bayern Munich arrives at the Volkswagen Arena with confidence after a commanding 4-0 win over Grasshoppers in a recent friendly.
This came on the heels of a similar 4-0 victory against Ulm in the first round of the DFB Pokal, where Bayern demonstrated their attacking prowess by scoring twice in quick succession and adding two more goals late in the match.
Although Bayern has won four of their last six Bundesliga matches, they have struggled on the road, winning only two of their last eight away games last season.
Nevertheless, they have consistently shown their ability to score, with both teams finding the net and over 2.5 goals being a common theme in their recent away fixtures.
Head to Head
Bayern Munich has historically dominated this matchup, winning four of the last five encounters between the two teams.
The last meeting ended in a 2-0 victory for Bayern, highlighting their continued success against Wolfsburg.
Additionally, both teams have scored in three of the last five meetings, indicating that while Bayern is likely to come out on top, Wolfsburg may still find opportunities to score.
Team News
Wolfsburg faces significant injury woes, with several key players sidelined, including Kevin Paredes, David Odogu, Lukas Nmecha, Mohamed Amoura, Aster Vranckx, and Rogério.
On the Bayern side, they will be without Hiroki Ito, Josip Stanisic, Noah Buchmann, and Arijon Ibrahimoviv due to injuries.
Additionally, there are concerns regarding the fitness of Leroy Sané and Daniel Peretz, which could impact their attacking options.
Prediction
Given Bayern Munich’s historical success against Wolfsburg and their current form, we predict a victory for the visitors.
However, Wolfsburg’s attacking potential suggests that they could find the back of the net, leading to a match with goals on both sides.
- Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Wolfsburg
Betting Tips
Bayern Munich to Win: Betting on a Bayern victory is a reliable option given their dominant track record against Wolfsburg.
Both Teams to Score – Yes: With Wolfsburg’s potential to score and Bayern’s attacking strength, this bet is likely to yield favorable results.
Over 2.5 Goals: Given the goal-scoring trends in recent matches for both teams, placing a bet on over 2.5 total goals is advisable.
Harry Kane to Score Anytime: If he features prominently, betting on Harry Kane to score could provide good odds, considering his recent form and goal-scoring ability.