VfL Wolfsburg – SV Darmstadt 98
Our Wolfsburg – Darmstadt betting tip is: Wolfsburg win 1st half – 1.77 odds
- Darmstadt worst defense in the league
- Wolfsburg win first leg despite being outnumbered
- Wolfsburg on a two-match winning streak
- Darmstadt already safely relegated
The 32nd matchday of the Bundesliga is coming up and we can look forward to a lot of soccer again this weekend. In the Saturday conference, VfL Wolfsburg will host SV Darmstadt. The Wolves are still fighting to avoid relegation and the three points are immensely important to finally escape the dangerous zone.
Unfortunately, Darmstadt’s ship sank last weekend. With the defeat against Heidenheim, they no longer have a chance of staying in the top flight and will give their all again in the last three games. You can find out who has the advantage in this game in our Wolfsburg – Darmstadt betting tip.
Torsten Lieberknecht’s team faced fellow promoted side Heidenheim last weekend. There were good chances for both teams, but for a long time it looked like a classic 0-0 draw. In the final minute, Heidenheim then managed to score the lucky punch with a counter-attack and send Darmstadt into the second division at the same time. How the remaining matchdays develop for Darmstadt is now completely irrelevant.
VfL have had a very turbulent matchday. Away against SC Freiburg, they came under pressure from the outset and were clearly the worse team, which was exploited in the 42nd minute. Trailing 1-0, they went into half-time, after which the Wolves played better. A red card for Freiburg and a much better performance than in the first half meant that Wolfsburg actually managed to turn the game around and win 2:1. With another three points this weekend, they could secure their place in the league
Wolfsburg – Darmstadt info
- Date & Time: 04.05.2024, 3:30 pm
- Location: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 32
- TV broadcast/livestream: Sky
Wolfsburg Form & Balance Check
Wolfsburg have picked themselves up somewhat in recent weeks after a desolate phase of the season. They have won three of their last five games and have only been beaten twice. As a result, they are in fifth place in the form table and have picked up important points in the relegation battle. They find themselves in twelfth place in the overall table, six points ahead of the relegation places. With a win this weekend, they could therefore secure early relegation
Offensive problems in Wolfsburg
This season, the Wolves have deservedly been criticized for their lack of ideas up front. They have only scored 37 goals in their 31 games, making them the fifth-worst attack in the Bundesliga. The highest win they have achieved this season was 2:0, which of course doesn’t do this squad justice at all
Wolfsburg facts & analysis
- Twelfth place in the Bundesliga
- Two wins in a row
- Win the first leg 1:0
Darmstadt Form & Balance Check
Darmstadt’s form this season naturally leaves a lot to be desired. They have drawn one of their last five games, won at least one and have been beaten three times. With last weekend’s defeat against Heidenheim, it is now official: SV Darmstadt will have to return to the 2nd Bundesliga after just one year. They are eleven points off 16th place, meaning that it is no longer mathematically possible for them to stay in the league
defensive horror
One of the most important reasons why Darmstadt will be relegated again this year is their defense. With 73 goals conceded in 31 games, they are by far the worst in the league and consequently have the worst goal difference. They have conceded at least three goals in half of their 20 defeats, making their mission to stay in the league as good as impossible
Darmstadt facts & analysis
- First team to be relegated this season
- Last game lost
- Last place in the league
The Wolves will probably line up in a 4-4-2 as they did on the last matchday. Despite the win last week, there will probably be a few changes to the line-up. Ralph Hasenhüttl will be without central defender Bornauw (yellow card suspension) and Jenz will replace him in defense. Paredes and Maehle will probably start at full-back for Fischer and Zesiger.
Darmstadt will line up in their usual 3-4-1-2. It is possible that Torsten Lieberknecht, now that relegation is official, will rotate a little and give young players the chance to play in the Bundesliga. Otherwise, the personnel changes will probably only be made during the game
Wolfsburg – Darmstadt head-to-head comparison & stats
This clash has only taken place eight times in the past. The Wolves have won four of these encounters and Darmstadt have come out on top twice. The teams also drew twice. The goal difference is very even, 8:8 from eight games. The first leg between the two teams ended in a very tired 1:0 for Wolfsburg.
Direct comparison (H2H)
