Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund prediction and betting tips on December 22, 2024
Game Prediction
The 15th round of the Bundesliga on December 22, 2024, features a clash between Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund. This head-to-head battle pits two clubs vying for a Champions League spot at the end of the season.
Prediction for the Match: Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
The "Wolves" have had mediocre performances in recent years. Realizing there was little to achieve last season, the club dismissed Kovac and brought in Hasenhüttl, giving him time to settle without any pressure from standings – the team finished 12th. The "Bees," meanwhile, experienced a noticeable drop in the Bundesliga: one of the top teams from the previous season, which had tied Bayern Munich in points, ended the spring in fifth place. However, Dortmund also reached the Champions League final.
Now, without Terzić (and Hummels, Reus, and Füllkrug), with Nuri Şahin at the helm and a revamped squad, the "Yellow and Blacks" look just as inconsistent. In the Champions League, they’ve only lost to Real Madrid and Barcelona, winning all other matches. However, in the Bundesliga, aside from a home draw against Bayern, the team has struggled to earn points on the road. A 1-1 home draw against Hoffenheim further highlighted their issues. Wolfsburg had a tough start to the season, winning only twice in their first nine league matches. However, their victory over Dortmund in the cup helped boost morale. A winning streak since November has brought them closer to the Champions League zone, though they suffered a loss to Freiburg in the last round.
The hosts play a thrilling style of football, scoring 2.2 goals per match on average but conceding 1.7. The visitors’ ratio is more modest at 1.85/1.5.
Key Stats and Trends for Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
- Wolfsburg has won four of their last five matches.
- 79% of Wolfsburg’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 4 goals per match.
- Borussia Dortmund has earned just two points in six Bundesliga away matches.
- 79% of Borussia Dortmund’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.29 goals per match.
Possible Starting Lineups
Wolfsburg (possible lineup): Grabara – Mæhle, Koulierakis, Vavro, Fischer – Wimmer, Arnold, Dárdai, Baku – Tiago Tomás, Amoura.
Borussia Dortmund (possible lineup): Kobel – Bensebaini, Schlotterbeck, Süle, Ryerson – Groß, Nmecha, Sabitzer, Gittens, Bayer – Guirassy.
Head-to-Head: Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
The "Bees" have won nine of their last ten encounters. However, in 2024, the teams played to a draw in February in the league and again in October in the cup, where Wind secured a victory for the "Wolves" in extra time.
Prediction for Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
The visitors are unlikely to break their poor away streak. We predict the hosts will at least avoid defeat (odds – 1.69).
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