Borussia Monchengladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Borussia Monchengladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Stadion im Borussia-Park.
- Borussia Monchengladbach 34 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
- VfL Wolfsburg 34 games · 29 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Achmuller
- Referee Benjamin Cortus
- Referee Robert Kampka
- Referee Benedikt Kempkes
- Referee Markus Sinn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Hertha BSC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | FC Augsburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | SC Freiburg | A | 3–3 | D |
| 06 Feb | RB Leipzig | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | Hertha BSC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Borussia Monchengladbach | VfL Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #16 |
| 38 | Points | 29 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 11 / 14 | W / D / L | 7 / 8 / 19 |
| 42 | Scored | 45 |
| 53 | Conceded | 69 |
| -11 | GD | -24 |
| 1.12 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 26% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Borussia Monchengladbach this season
Borussia Monchengladbach this season
6%
Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season
VfL Wolfsburg this season
Borussia Monchengladbach are 12th (38 pts). VfL Wolfsburg are 16th (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Borussia Monchengladbach
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfL Wolfsburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Borussia Monchengladbach have kicked off against VfL Wolfsburg. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 10' VfL Wolfsburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Admir Mehmedi made 471 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Borussia Monchengladbach is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' The 28-year-old Josip Brekalo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yannick Gerhardt makes it 0-1.
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' Borussia Monchengladbach manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonas Hofmann is hanging Denis Zakaria on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' VfL Wolfsburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Thorgan Hazard is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Borussia Monchengladbach so far.
- 58' The referee shows VfL Wolfsburg player a Yellow card on 58.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for Borussia Monchengladbach. Florian Neuhaus will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' The VfL Wolfsburg bench stirs into life. Josip Brekalo is withdrawn and Admir Mehmedi gets his opportunity.
- 66' The whistle greets Patrick Herrmann as he departs to be replaced by Alassane Plea.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Admir Mehmedi makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 68.
- 73' VfL Wolfsburg looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 78' Elvis Rexhbecaj gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Renato Steffen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Borussia Monchengladbach ring the changes. Florian Neuhaus has done his job and it is now time for Josip Drmic to step up.
- 83' Admir Mehmedi makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and VfL Wolfsburg are in front.
- 84' Felix Klaus has so much to prove this time. He replaces Wout Weghorst on 84 minute.
- 87' It’s a booking for Borussia Monchengladbach player. Lars Stindl gets a Yellow card.
- The final score is 0-3.
Lineups
Borussia Monchengladbach Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 13
- 1
- 30
- 10
- 17
- 7
- 6
- 8
- 19
- 32
Bench
- 3
- 18
- 21
- 24
- 23
- 5
- 14
Coach
Dieter Hecking
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
9
Wout Weghorst ↓ Felix Klaus 84'
- 15
- 31
- 25
- 2
- 27
- 23
- 13
- 8
-
7
Josip Brekalo ↓ Admir Mehmedi 64'
Bench
-
11
Felix Klaus ↑ 84'
- 3
- 10
- 17
-
37
Elvis Rexhbecaj ↑ 78'
-
14
Admir Mehmedi ↑ 64'
- 12
Coach
Bruno Labbadia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Thuram-Ulien | 4 |
| Jonas Hofmann | 4 |
| Lukas Nmecha | 3 |
| Breel Embolo | 3 |
| Rocco Reitz | 2 |
| Alassane Plea | 2 |
| Jonas Wind | 2 |
| Yannick Gerhardt | 2 |
Head to Head
Borussia Monchengladbach Form
2019-02-23
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–3
VfL Wolfsburg
L
2019-02-17
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
D
2019-02-09
Borussia Monchengladbach
0–3
Hertha BSC
L
2019-02-02
FC Schalke 04
0–2
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
2019-01-26
Borussia Monchengladbach
2–0
FC Augsburg
W
2019-01-19
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
0–1
Borussia Monchengladbach
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
Borussia Monchengladbach xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for:
Borussia Monchengladbach or VfL Wolfsburg 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: VfL Wolfsburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Borussia Monchengladbach or Draw
57%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
70%
Borussia Monchengladbach or VfL Wolfsburg
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Borussia Monchengladbach
| Handicap | Borussia Monchengladbach covers | Push | VfL Wolfsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Borussia Monchengladbach keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.