VfL Wolfsburg – Union Berlin
Our Wolfsburg – Union Berlin betting tip is: Union Berlin to win – 3.41 odds
- Union is currently in better form than Wolfsburg
- The Berliners are currently in 6th place in the Bundesliga
- Union have only lost two games this season
This Saturday, VfL Wolfsburg will host 1. FC Union Berlin at the Volkswagen Arena. The game kicks off at 3:30 pm. This duel marks the 11th matchday of the Bundesliga and promises to be exciting, as both teams have different ambitions.
Wolfsburg is currently in 12th place in the table and is struggling for consistency in a mixed season. Under coach Ralph Hasenhüttl, the team has shown good offensive play at times, but has not always been able to keep the defense stable. Players like Jonas Wind and Patrick Wimmer have been central players, but they often lack efficiency in front of goal. Wolfsburg is now aiming for important points to stay in touch with the top third of the table.
Union Berlin, currently in 6th place, continues to perform well and has established itself as a permanent fixture in the top third of the table. The team from the capital impresses with its strong defense and tactical discipline. Union has already won important games against strong opponents this season and will be full of confidence when they take to the pitch in Wolfsburg.
Statistically, a strong VfL at home faces a stable Union eleven away from home. Wolfsburg will try to take control in front of their own fans, while Union will rely on quick transitions. It remains to be seen which team will prevail, but a hard-fought game is guaranteed. You can find out which team will secure the three points in the end in our Wolfsburg – Union Berlin betting tip.
Wolfsburg – Union Berlin Info
- Date & Time: 23.11.2024, 3:30 pm
- Venue: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 11
- TV broadcast/livestream: SKY
Wolfsburg Form & Bilanz Check
Wolfsburg secured a 3-1 win over Heidenheim in a Bundesliga game that was characterized by a strong first half from the guests. Wolfsburg took an early lead when Yannick Gerhardt scored in the third minute, a goal that was partially aided by an unfortunate clearance from Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller. Heidenheim had a chance to equalize shortly after, but Mathias Honsak’s apparent goal was disallowed for offside.
Wolfsburg continued to dominate the game and extended their lead shortly before half-time. In the 42nd minute, 18-year-old Bence Dardai scored his first goal for Wolfsburg, making him the club’s youngest scorer in the Bundesliga. Heidenheim had more possession of the ball (around 65%), but found it difficult to get past the Wolfsburg defense.
Heidenheim tried to get back into the game with more offense in the second half, and Marvin Pieringer scored to make it 1-2 in the 64th minute. However, Wolfsburg held firm and scored the final goal in injury time when Tiago Tomas made it 3-1 in the 90th minute.
Statistically, Wolfsburg had 13 shots on target, including six on goal, while Heidenheim had 19 shots, including four on goal. Wolfsburg goalkeeper Kamil Grabara made several key saves, including one in the 89th minute, showing that he was crucial to the win.
Bad luck with injuries for the Wolves
VfL Wolfsburg are currently facing a difficult personnel situation due to a number of players being out with injuries. The absentees include Niklas Klinger, who is not ready to return from a wrist injury, as well as Joakim Maehle and Aster Vranckx, who are both struggling with muscular problems. Lovro Majer is out with a torn muscle, while Rogério is still absent after knee surgery. Bartosz Białek is suffering from a knee injury and Kevin Paredes has to sit out with a foot injury. This large number of absences poses a major challenge for the Wolves and significantly complicates the team’s current sporting situation.
Wolfsburg facts & analysis
- 12th place in the Bundesliga
- Wolfsburg is struggling with injuries
- Wolfsburg won the last league game 3:1 against Heidenheim
Union Berlin Form & Record Check
The Bundesliga game between Union Berlin and SC Freiburg ended in a goalless 0-0 draw. The game at the An der Alten Försterei stadium was characterized by intense duels and remained exciting for a long time, even though there were no clear chances to score.
The highlight of the first half was a missed penalty by Freiburg’s Vincenzo Grifo in the 21st minute. After Eren Dinkci was fouled in the penalty area by Union player Rani Khedira, referee Tobias Reichel awarded a penalty. Grifo took the penalty, but his weak shot was parried away by Union goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow. Before that, Freiburg’s Junio Adamu had another good opportunity when he shot just wide in the 34th minute after a pass from Patrick Osterhage.
In the second half, both teams continued to try to take the lead, but neither Union nor Freiburg were able to successfully complete their attacks. Particularly noticeable was a strong shot from Union defender Christopher Trimmel, which forced Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu to make a save. Freiburg had another good opportunity in the 83rd minute through Lucas Höler, but this attempt was also saved by Ronnow.
Statistically, the game was relatively even. Union Berlin had 40% possession, Freiburg 60%, and Union had 12 shots on target to Freiburg’s 14, but with few real chances. Union had the upper hand in corners, four to one, but none of the numerous set-pieces led to a goal.
The 0-0 draw reflects the lack of clear-cut scoring opportunities, and the performance of the two goalkeepers, especially Ronnow, who saved the penalty kick, was crucial to the outcome of the game.
Is there a crisis looming?
Union Berlin have not won in four matches in all competitions. They drew against Freiburg in their last game, before that they lost to Bayern Munich. In the DFB Cup tie that preceded that, Union were knocked out of the competition by third-division side Arminia Bielefeld, and they also drew against Frankfurt. In most of these games, Union often had the upper hand and dominated the action, but lacked the penetration in front of the opposing goal. The team is working hard to turn things around as quickly as possible so as not to lose any more points.
Union Berlin facts & analysis
- 6th place in the Bundesliga
- Without a win in their last four matches in all competitions
- Won the last game against Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with one change to the starting lineup: Zesiger will start in defense for the injured Maehle, who is dealing with muscular problems. Union Berlin will line up in a 3-4-2-1 system, as they did in the last game against Freiburg, and there are expected to be no changes in the starting lineup.
Wolfsburg v Union Berlin Head to Head & Statistics
In games between these clubs, Wolfsburg have won 6 times, Union Berlin 4 times and 3 games have ended in a draw. The balance of power is relatively even, but we think that Union Berlin will come out on top in this game based on current form.
Head to Head (H2H)
