Match Details
The match between VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig is scheduled to take place on November 25, 2023, at the VOLKSWAGEN ARENA. This Bundesliga fixture is part of the Regular Season – Matchday 12. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Team Win (4.00), Draw (4.10), Away Team Win (1.92).
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other several times in the past, with RB Leipzig having a dominant record against VfL Wolfsburg. In their last eight meetings, RB Leipzig has won five matches, while VfL Wolfsburg has managed to win only once. The remaining two matches ended in a draw.
Furthermore, when it comes to goals scored, RB Leipzig has been more prolific than VfL Wolfsburg in recent encounters. They have scored nine goals in their last five matches against VfL Wolfsburg, while conceding only one goal.
Team Form: VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg has had a mixed run of form recently in all competitions. In their last six matches, they have won one game, lost four games and drawn one game. Their goal-scoring form has been inconsistent during this period as well, with seven goals scored and fourteen goals conceded.
In the Bundesliga standings, VfL Wolfsburg currently sits at the 11th position with 13 points from eleven matches played so far this season. At home, they have performed relatively better with three wins out of five matches.
In their most recent match against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg suffered a heavy defeat by a scoreline of 4-0.
Team Form: RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig has been in good form recently, especially in away matches. In their last six matches, they have won four games and lost two games. They have scored fourteen goals during this period while conceding only six.
In the Bundesliga standings, RB Leipzig currently sits at the 4th position with 23 points from eleven matches played so far this season. In away matches, they have won three out of five games.
In their most recent match against SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig secured a 3-1 victory with goals from Xaver Simons, Loic Openda, and Christoph Baumgartner.
Key Players
For VfL Wolfsburg, one standout player to watch is J. Wind. He has been in exceptional form this season with nine goals and two assists in twelve matches across all competitions. His goal-scoring prowess will be crucial for VfL Wolfsburg’s chances against RB Leipzig.
RB Leipzig’s key player to watch is L. Openda. He has been a prolific goal-scorer for his team with eleven goals in seventeen appearances so far this season. His ability to find the back of the net consistently makes him a significant threat for VfL Wolfsburg’s defense.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, VfL Wolfsburg has struggled defensively, conceding twenty goals in eleven Bundesliga matches. On the other hand, RB Leipzig boasts an impressive goal difference of +18 and has scored an average of 2.33 goals per game in the league.
VfL Wolfsburg’s home record suggests that they are relatively stronger when playing at their own stadium, winning three out of five matches at home and scoring nine goals while conceding five.
RB Leipzig’s away record is also commendable with three wins out of five matches, scoring nine goals and conceding six.
Prediction: VfL Wolfsburg 1 – 2 RB Leipzig
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form, key players, and statistical insights, it is predicted that RB Leipzig will come out victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 against VfL Wolfsburg. However, given the unpredictable nature of football, anything can happen on match day.
