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Borussia Monchengladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2020-21
Borussia Monchengladbach
1 – 1
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sat 17 Oct 2020 · 18:30 UTC Stadion im Borussia-Park HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 21' Xaver Schlager
Florian Neuhaus 77' Y
Y 77' Josuha Guilavogui
Patrick Herrmann 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Borussia Monchengladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Stadion im Borussia-Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Daniel Schlager
  • Referee Sven Waschitzki
  • Referee Philipp Huwe
  • Referee Arno Blos
16 games this season 🟨 2.7/game ⚽ 10.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Schalke 04 0 0
2 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
3 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
4 FC Bayern München 0 0
5 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
6 RB Leipzig 0 0
7 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
8 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
9 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
10 SC Freiburg 0 0
11 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
12 FC Augsburg 0 0
13 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
14 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
15 Borussia Monchengladbach 0 0
16 Hamburger SV 0 0
17 1. FC Koln 0 0
18 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

6
6
5
Borussia Monchengladbach 17 games · Avg 2.9 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-17 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-06-16 Borussia Monchengladbach 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-12-15 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach 2019-02-23 Borussia Monchengladbach 0–3 VfL Wolfsburg 2018-09-29 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 Borussia Monchengladbach

Recent Form

Borussia Monchengladbach
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct VfL Wolfsburg H 1–1 D
03 Oct 1. FC Koln A 3–1 W
26 Sep 1. FC Union Berlin H 1–1 D
19 Sep Borussia Dortmund A 0–3 L
12 Sep FC Oberneuland A 8–0 W
27 Jun Hertha BSC H 2–1 W
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Borussia Monchengladbach A 1–1 D
04 Oct FC Augsburg H 0–0 D
01 Oct PAE AEK A 1–2 L
27 Sep SC Freiburg A 1–1 D
24 Sep FK Desna Chernihiv H 2–0 W
20 Sep Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–0 D

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Stadion im Borussia-Park will turn into a battlefield for Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Wolfsburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Marcus Thuram-Ulien is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Borussia Mönchengladbach tonight.
  • 21' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Xaver Schlager.
  • 26' VfL Wolfsburg come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 36' The 35-year-old Christoph Kramer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VfL Wolfsburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Xaver Schlager as he leaves the pitch. Yannick Gerhardt steps in for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Borussia Mönchengladbach side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' Borussia Mönchengladbach started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
  • 66' Florian Neuhaus is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VfL Wolfsburg so far.
  • 70' Breel Embolo makes way for Patrick Herrmann at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Borussia Monchengladbach.
  • 75' 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.
  • 76' The Borussia Monchengladbach manager makes a substitution. Stefan Lainer departs to be replaced by Tony Jantschke.
  • 77' Florian Neuhaus has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
  • 77' A change in the Borussia Monchengladbach ranks — Oscar Wendt exits the field as Ramy Bensebaini enters on 77.
  • 78' Jonas Hofmann does the damage! The net is bulging and Borussia Monchengladbach surge ahead!
  • 78' The VfL Wolfsburg bench stirs into life. Admir Mehmedi is withdrawn and Renato Steffen gets his opportunity.
  • 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nico Elvedi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Borussia Mönchengladbach.
  • 85' Assisted by Ridle Baku with the perfectly-timed delivery and Wout Weghorst makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Ibrahima Traore. He replaces Marcus Thuram-Ulien on 85 minute.
  • 89' Josip Brekalo makes way for Maximilian Philipp at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 90' Patrick Herrmann has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • The points are shared — Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg. Honours even.

Lineups

Borussia Monchengladbach Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Rose

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Oliver Glasner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-10-17 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-06-16 Borussia Monchengladbach 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-12-15 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach 2019-02-23 Borussia Monchengladbach 0–3 VfL Wolfsburg 2018-09-29 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 Borussia Monchengladbach

Borussia Monchengladbach Form

2020-10-17 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg D 2020-10-03 1. FC Koln 1–3 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2020-09-26 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–1 1. FC Union Berlin D 2020-09-19 Borussia Dortmund 3–0 Borussia Monchengladbach L 2020-09-12 FC Oberneuland 0–8 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2020-06-27 Borussia Monchengladbach 2–1 Hertha BSC W

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2020-10-17 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg D 2020-10-04 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 FC Augsburg D 2020-10-01 PAE AEK 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2020-09-27 SC Freiburg 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg D 2020-09-24 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 FK Desna Chernihiv W 2020-09-20 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33 Borussia Monchengladbach xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: Borussia Monchengladbach or VfL Wolfsburg 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Borussia Monchengladbach41% Draw29% VfL Wolfsburg30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Borussia Monchengladbach or Draw
70%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
59%
Borussia Monchengladbach or VfL Wolfsburg
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Borussia Monchengladbach28% Draw49% VfL Wolfsburg23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Borussia Monchengladbach

Handicap Borussia Monchengladbach covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Borussia Monchengladbach keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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