Holstein Kiel – VfL Wolfsburg
Our Kiel – Wolfsburg betting tip is: Both teams to score – 1.61 odds
- Both teams scored in the last match
- Both teams will play to win
- It will be a very offensive game
The Bundesliga resumes at the weekend before the international break. An interesting match is coming up: Kiel against Wolfsburg. Kiel put in a solid performance in their first game as promoted teams, even though they lost 3-2 to Hoffenheim. VfL Wolfsburg were also beaten 3-2 by record champions Bayern Munich, but also put in a strong performance. Both teams have shown that they can put up a fight, which should make this an exciting battle. Find out who has the edge in this duel in our Kiel – Wolfsburg betting tip.
We also want to know from you: Who will win this game? Let us know in the comments below:
Kiel – Wolfsburg info
- Date & Time: 31.08.2024, 3:30 pm
- Location: Holstein Stadium, Kiel
- Competition: Bundesliga, 2nd matchday
- TV broadcast/live stream: Sky
Kiel Form & Balance Check
Kiel suffered a defeat in the first Bundesliga match in the club’s history. Kiel were already 2-0 down in the first half after a penalty and a goal were conceded due to individual defensive errors. Kiel showed a reaction in the second half and reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute through Bernhardsson.
Kiel slowly got into the game better, but the decisive setback came in the 82nd minute with a yellow card for Kelati. Kramaric sealed Kiel’s defeat with a hat-trick in the 87th minute. Although Machino reduced the deficit to 2:3 in the 89th minute, this did not achieve much and the referee finally blew the final whistle. Final score: 2:3
Low form
Kiel are always missing the last step to be successful. They have only won one of their last five games and suffered four defeats. Kiel’s performances do not yet show the level required for the Bundesliga. While there is a certain margin of tolerance at the start of the season, things could get tight for Kiel if the situation does not improve.
If they continue to deliver results like this, they could find themselves in the relegation places before the end of the first half of the season and have to worry about staying in the league. There is an urgent need for the team to adopt a different attitude and perform better in order to secure their Bundesliga future.
Kiel facts & analysis
- Lost the last game
- Scored two goals in their last game
- The first Bundesliga home game
Wolfsburg Form & Balance Check
VfL Wolfsburg hosted record champions Bayern Munich and conceded the first goal in the 20th minute when Jamal Musiala scored to make it 0:1 for Bayern. In the second half, FC Bayern eased off and Wolfsburg were able to profit from individual mistakes by the Bayern defense. In the 55th minute, Wimmer set a beautiful move in motion by laying off for Majer, who netted from close range to make it 1-1 – Manuel Neuer was powerless.
The score was now 2:1 for Wolfsburg. In the 65th minute, Kaminski made a fatal mistake which led to an own goal when Wolfsburg goalkeeper Grabara was unable to hold the ball. In the 82nd minute, Serge Gnabry unleashed a beautiful low shot that went in off the left post to set up the final score.
Lack of personnel
Wolfsburg are currently struggling with a number of injured players whose individual strength the team lacks. Lukas Nmecha is out with a thigh injury, while Rogério has had to undergo knee surgery. Bartosz Bialek has a knee injury and Kevin Paredes is unavailable due to a foot injury. Mohamed Amoura is also missing due to an inner ligament injury. These absences significantly affect the depth and quality of the squad and pose an additional challenge for the team.
Wolfsburg facts & analysis
- Scored two goals in the last game
- Is the slight favorite in the upcoming match
- Has not lost the last three away games
Kiel will line up in a 3-4-1-2 system again in the upcoming game against Wolfsburg, as they did in the first game against Hoffenheim. However, Kelati will not be available due to his yellow card from the Hoffenheim game.
Wolfsburg will probably play in a 4-2-3-1 system, as they did against Bayern Munich. It is unlikely that there will be any changes to the last line-up, as the formation worked well and Wolfsburg put in a solid performance.
Kiel – Wolfsburg head-to-head comparison & statistics
The direct comparison between Kiel and Wolfsburg shows a balanced record. Kiel have won 22 of their 57 matches to date, while Wolfsburg have recorded 25 victories. In addition, ten matches have ended in a draw. These balanced statistics suggest that the upcoming match is likely to be very exciting, as both teams have often gone toe-to-toe in the past.
Direct comparison (H2H)
