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RB Leipzig vs. VfL Wolfsburg
This weekend the Bundesliga starts into a new matchday. There are some cracker encounters waiting for us. For example, Gladbach receives the Eisernen from Berlin. In addition, BVB meets TSG in Sinsheim for the top match at the top of the table. The match we’re talking about here is also a tough one. The red bulls from Leipzig await the Wolves from Wolfsburg at the Red Bull Arena. Both teams were represented in the Champions League this season, but failed to reach the knockout phase. Thus, this duel promises a lot of suspense. Here in our Leipzig – Wolfsburg tip you can find out everything you need to know about this showdown.
Since the change of coach, RB has been on the up again. The previous double-digit position in the table was quickly abandoned and they are now back on course for the top flight. Only three points separate them from fourth place. That is why they are also in third position in the form table of the last five games behind Bayern and BVB. The Wolves, on the other hand, are heading steeply towards relegation. VfL have not won in eight league games. Only three points stand between them and a direct relegation spot. So the roles are clearly distributed for this duel.
Leipzig – Wolfsburg Info
– Date & Time: 23.01.2022 at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 20
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Leipzig Form & Balance Check
Since the dismissal of Jesse Marsch, things have gone steeply uphill for the red bulls. With Domenico Tedesco, security and playing class have returned to the Leipzig ranks. In the five league games under the new coach, they have picked up three wins and a draw. Since the winter break, there has even been nothing but victories. An impressive 4:1 win against Mainz, as well as a 2:0 away win in Stuttgart are testimony to Tedesco’s good work. In the cup, too, they recently won quite confidently against the Hanseatic League team from Rostock. After the elimination of Bayern and Dortmund, they are the clear title favourites. This could be the first major trophy for Domenico Tedesco
Back to old strength
If we only look at the games in which Tedesco was the coach of Leipzig, then the red bulls are in third place in the table. Only Bayern and BVB are ahead of them there. Thus, the red bulls have returned to their old strength under the new coach. Before, it seemed as if they would miss the international business. They can put that fear aside again with their current form.
Leipzig facts & analysis
– RB under Tedesco in 3rd place in the form table.
– Currently in 7th place
– Third best home team
– Ranked 13th away
Wolfsburg Form & Balance Check
The Wolves from the Autostadt are currently too tame. They have gone eight games without a win in the Bundesliga. Even against the relegation-threatened Bielefeld and Hertha, there were only point divisions. The initial upswing under Florian Kohfeldt has since subsided very quickly. Now they have to be careful not to slip into the second division. The gap to a direct place in the table is only three points. So every point is important. In the beastly duel with the red bulls, however, the Wolves will probably not grab any spoils.
Same procedure as every year
This legendary phrase from “Dinner for One” fits VfL Wolfsburg very well at the moment. The arc of the Wolves’ performance under a new coach is always the same. At the beginning of the season, things went very steeply uphill under Mark van Bommel. VfL even led the league for a while. Then, however, things went very steeply downhill until the Dutchman was sacked. With Florian Kohfeldt, too, they are currently making this performance curve. At the start of his work, there were two immediate victories. However, things went very steeply downhill very quickly after that.
Wolfsburg facts & analysis
– Currently in 14th place
– Second-worst offensive performance
– Not won for eight games
Predicted lineup – last updated on 21 January 2022
At RB, Mukiele could move back into the starting eleven. The Frenchman is fit again on the pitch after a corona infection. In the attack, Nkunku, Poulsen and Silva will probably start, as Szoboszlai is not yet at 100%. For Dani Olmo, a starting appearance is probably not yet an issue.
In contrast, there will hardly be any changes at VfL. The only one who could rotate out of the starting eleven is Renato Steffen. Lukebakio is the best replacement for him.
Leipzig – Wolfsburg direct comparison & statistics
With VfL Wolfsburg, the team comes to Leipzig against which RB has played the most times in professional football. In addition, the red bulls are unbeaten in six home games against Wolfsburg. However, it must also be said that RB is winless in five Bundesliga games against the Wolves. Only against Bayern does RB have a longer series here.
– RB has not played against any opponent as often as against Wolfsburg.
– RB unbeaten at home against VfL for six games
– RB winless against Wolfsburg in five games
– Only against Bayern is RB longer without a win
