Wolfsburg vs Union Prediction
🔊 In the 13th round, Wolfsburg will make their sixteenth attempt to secure a victory at the Volkswagen Arena. Union Berlin, who suffered a disappointing loss in the last round and were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal midweek, will visit Lower Saxony. In six away attempts, the Berliners have never managed to defeat the Wolves: five losses and one draw. Could this upcoming opponent be the perfect opportunity for the hosts to finally claim a Bundesliga win?
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season, Wolfsburg edged out Union Berlin with a narrow 1-0 victory at home in the first round. The Berlin side avenged that defeat with the same scoreline in the capital during the second round. Over the course of 13 encounters, each team has claimed 5 victories, with only three ending in a draw. However, the capital club has yet to secure a win at the Volkswagen Arena.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Wolfsburg Team Overview
🟢 Wolfsburg, enduring a tough season, traveled to Frankfurt last round and nearly secured those coveted three points. Aaron Center scored for the visitors in the middle of the second half, but a stoppage-time penalty denied the Wolves a much-needed victory (1-1). This season, Wolfsburg have squandered leads five times (3 draws, 2 losses). Without a head coach, the Wolves are just one point above the relegation zone.
⚪ The club's management decided to part ways with Paul Simonis after a 2-1 defeat to Werder Bremen in the tenth round. Daniel Bauer, who has been with the club system since 2016, is serving as interim head coach until the end of December. A win against Union would help the Lower Saxony club stay out of the relegation zone, while any other result could drop the Wolves to the bottom of the table. Wolfsburg have gone 15 home matches without a win, 14 of those in the Bundesliga. It's one of those rare cases where the team collects most of their points on the road.
Match Results: Wolfsburg
Union Team Overview
🔴 After securing an away victory against one of the Bundesliga's underdogs, St. Pauli (1-0), Union hosted another clear relegation candidate, Heidenheim, in the capital. The match was unremarkable, as is often the case for the hosts, but just before halftime, Rani Khedira put the "Iron Union" ahead. However, in the second half, Steffen Baumgart's side failed to finish off the visitors and paid for it with a surprising defeat, conceding goals in the 90th and 95th minutes (1-2). Berlin have won only one of their last five league matches, dropping to 11th place, and they could slip further if they drop points in Lower Saxony. A victory, though, could lift them back into the top 10.
🏆 Already on Wednesday, the team faced another tough challenge at the "An der Alten Försterei": Bayern Munich returned to the capital for a DFB-Pokal Round of 16 clash. Union had previously held them to a draw in the tenth round (2-2), becoming the first team to do so. However, Leopold Querfeld's brace from penalties couldn't prevent elimination, as the hosts conceded three goals in the first half-all from set pieces (2-3). Perhaps Union's valiant performance will boost their confidence ahead of their Matchday 13 fixture.
Match Results: Union
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Wolfsburg
🎙 Daniel Bauer on the upcoming clash: "Union have a unique style of play. They use long passes more frequently than any other team in the Bundesliga. They are excellent at intercepting the ball and then quickly breaking through the opponent's defensive line. They make the most of set pieces to score goals. We are prepared for this."
❌ Rogério, Kevin Paredes, Joakim Mæhle, Bence Dárdai, and Jonas Wind are still undergoing treatment. Adam Daghim, Kilian Fischer, and Moritz Jenz remain doubtful.
Union
🎙 Steffen Baumgart after the cup exit: "What we did particularly well today was maintaining our composure despite setbacks and continuing to believe in ourselves. This allowed us to keep coming back into the game, and tonight we had a cup tie where both teams gave everything to progress. Ultimately, it wasn't enough to take that big step, which is, of course, disappointing."
❌ Midfielder Rani Khedira will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards. The return of Robert Skov to the lineup remains uncertain. Defender Andrik Markgraf is still in recovery.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Robert Schröder has been appointed as the main referee at the Volkswagen Arena. He averages 4.5 yellow cards in his last 10 matches. Wolfsburg are ranked eleventh in terms of yellow cards received, with 21 over 12 rounds (1.75 per game). Union Berlin are third with 28 (2.3 per match). Our pick: over 3.5 yellow cards, which has hit in 10 of the last 11 matches for the capital club.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Both teams have struggled offensively, averaging just 1.2 goals per game over 12 rounds. We are backing Union Berlin's individual total under 1.5 goals, which has landed in 4 of their last 5 away games.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Wolfsburg average 4 corners per game, while Union Berlin average 5. We choose Wolfsburg's individual total under 5.5 corners, which has been successful in 7 of the last 8 matches for the Wolves.
Editorial Prediction
Two teams struggling with build-up play go head-to-head: Wolfsburg rank 15th in average possession (45%), while Union Berlin sit at the bottom (38%). It's clear the hosts will have more of the ball, while the visitors' chances lie in counterattacks and set-pieces.
However, a lengthy injury list, internal club issues, and a pressure-filled winless streak at the Volkswagen Arena could impact the Wolves' performance. We don't foresee a high-scoring match and are backing under 3 total goals, considering the average goal tally in their head-to-heads is 2.15. A narrow clean sheet victory for either side or a 1-1 draw seems plausible.
Betting Tips: Wolfsburg - Union
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