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Borussia Mönchengladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg, DFB-Pokal 2023-24 LAST 16

DFB-Pokal · 2023-24
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1 – 0
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Tue 5 Dec 2023 · 19:45 UTC Borussia-Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 31' Maximilian Arnold
Y 41' Yannick Gerhardt

Overview

Match Preview

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg — DFB-Pokal at Borussia-Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastian Dankert

Head-to-Head

6
6
5
Borussia Mönchengladbach 17 games · Avg 2.9 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-05 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2023-11-10 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2023-04-09 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-10-15 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2022-02-26 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg

Recent Form

Borussia Mönchengladbach
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec VfL Wolfsburg H 1–0 W
02 Dec TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–1 W
25 Nov Borussia Dortmund A 2–4 L
10 Nov VfL Wolfsburg H 4–0 W
04 Nov SC Freiburg A 3–3 D
31 Oct 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 3–1 W
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Borussia Mönchengladbach A 0–1 L
02 Dec VfL Bochum 1848 A 1–3 L
25 Nov RB Leipzig H 2–1 W
10 Nov Borussia Mönchengladbach A 0–4 L
05 Nov SV Werder Bremen H 2–2 D
31 Oct RB Leipzig H 1–0 W

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Borussia Mönchengladbach this season
0% Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Borussia Mönchengladbach
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfL Wolfsburg
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Hugo Bolin 2 G 1 A
VfL Wolfsburg
Maximilian Arnold 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Borussia Monchengladbach have kicked off against VfL Wolfsburg. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Borussia Monchengladbach must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' VfL Wolfsburg seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' It’s high time Niko Kovać made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Borussia Monchengladbach is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 23' Ridle Baku gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Rogerio and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 28' Borussia Monchengladbach are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 31' Maximilian Arnold is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
  • 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' The referee shows VfL Wolfsburg player a card on 41.
  • 46' VfL Wolfsburg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Borussia Monchengladbach that had 481 games and scored 516 goals.
  • 56' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tiago Tomas suffering a number of foals already.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Borussia Monchengladbach! Nathan N'Goumou comes on to replace Tomas Cvancara.
  • 65' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jonas Wind is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gerardo Seoane will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 80' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Borussia Monchengladbach. Rocco Reitz is replaced by Kouadio Kone.
  • 86' Borussia Monchengladbach are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Borussia Monchengladbach take all three points.

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerardo Seoane

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Niko Kovać

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcus Thuram-Ulien 4
Jonas Hofmann 4
Breel Embolo 3
Lukas Nmecha 3
Admir Mehmedi 2
Maximilian Arnold 2
Wout Weghorst 2
Nathan N'Goumou 2

Head to Head

2023-12-05 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2023-11-10 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2023-04-09 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2022-10-15 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2022-02-26 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg

Borussia Mönchengladbach Form

2023-12-05 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-12-02 Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–1 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W 2023-11-25 Borussia Dortmund 4–2 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 2023-11-10 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4–0 VfL Wolfsburg W 2023-11-04 SC Freiburg 3–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach D 2023-10-31 Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–1 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 W

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2023-12-05 Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-12-02 VfL Bochum 1848 3–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-11-25 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 RB Leipzig W 2023-11-10 Borussia Mönchengladbach 4–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2023-11-05 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 SV Werder Bremen D 2023-10-31 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 RB Leipzig W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.84 Borussia Mönchengladbach xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: Borussia Mönchengladbach to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Mönchengladbach61% Draw23% VfL Wolfsburg16%
Actual: Borussia Mönchengladbach win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Borussia Mönchengladbach or Draw
84%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
39%
Borussia Mönchengladbach or VfL Wolfsburg
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Mönchengladbach42% Draw45% VfL Wolfsburg13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Borussia Mönchengladbach

Handicap Borussia Mönchengladbach covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 19% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 24% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Borussia Mönchengladbach keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.