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RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
RB Leipzig
2 – 0
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sun 23 Jan 2022 · 14:30 UTC Red Bull Arena Leipzig HT 45' · FT 45'
Mohamed Simakan 34' Y
Benjamin Henrichs 37' Y
Y 59' Maxence Lacroix
Kevin Kampl 67' Y
Dani Olmo 73' Y
Tyler Adams 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.

Match Details

  • Referee Benjamin Cortus
  • Referee Daniel Siebert
  • Referee Norbert Grudzinski
  • Referee Lasse Koslowski
  • Referee Philipp Huwe
  • Referee Soren Storks

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

11
5
9
RB Leipzig 25 games · Avg 2.6 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-23 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-08-29 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 RB Leipzig 2021-05-16 RB Leipzig 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-03-03 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-01-16 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 RB Leipzig

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan VfL Wolfsburg H 2–0 W
15 Jan VfB Stuttgart A 2–0 W
08 Jan 1. FSV Mainz 05 H 4–1 W
18 Dec Arminia Bielefeld H 0–2 L
15 Dec FC Augsburg A 1–1 D
11 Dec Borussia Monchengladbach H 4–1 W
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan RB Leipzig A 0–2 L
15 Jan Hertha BSC H 0–0 D
09 Jan VfL Bochum 1848 A 0–1 L
17 Dec FC Bayern München A 0–4 L
14 Dec 1. FC Koln H 2–3 L
11 Dec VfB Stuttgart H 0–2 L

Season Stats

RB Leipzig VfL Wolfsburg
#3 Position #16
65 Points 29
34 Played 34
20 / 5 / 9 W / D / L 7 / 8 / 19
66 Scored 45
47 Conceded 69
+19 GD -24
1.91 PPG 0.85
59% Win % 21%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
6% Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season

RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts). VfL Wolfsburg are 16th (29 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ 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' RB Leipzig have kicked off against VfL Wolfsburg. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' It’s high time Domenico Tedesco made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Wolfsburg backline.
  • 15' 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 Jerome Roussillon suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Peter Gulacsi made 513 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' It looks surprising RB Leipzig does not make any changes. Angelino has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. RB Leipzig must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 34' A moment of madness from Mohamed Simakan on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RB Leipzig will be frustrated.
  • 37' Benjamin Henrichs has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' A change in the VfL Wolfsburg ranks — Gian-Luca Waldschmidt exits the field as Maximilian Philipp enters on 46.
  • 51' RB Leipzig is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 55' Another substitution for RB Leipzig to replace Hugo Novoa by Dani Olmo on 55 minute.
  • 56' RB Leipzig manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dani Olmo is hanging Hugo Novoa on the field on 56 minute.
  • 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maxence Lacroix.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin Kampl argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 72' RB Leipzig have won 719 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 73' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dani Olmo.
  • 74' RB Leipzig manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nordi Mukiele is hanging Mohamed Simakan on the field on 74 minute.
  • 76' RB Leipzig is taking the lead after the goal scored by Willi Orban on 76.
  • 79' Dodi Lukebakio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aster Vranckx at the 79 minute mark.
  • 81' The whistle greets Christopher Nkunku as he departs to be replaced by Yussuf Poulsen.
  • 82' Tyler Adams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
  • 84' Josko Gvardiol doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 85' Josko Gvardiol does the damage! The net is bulging and RB Leipzig surge ahead!
  • 90' Germany international Lukas Klostermann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. RB Leipzig take all three points.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Domenico Tedesco

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Florian Kohfeldt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 4
Wout Weghorst 3
Willi Orban 3
Yussuf Poulsen 2
Maximilian Philipp 2
Josko Gvardiol 2
Mohammed Amoura 2
Emil Forsberg 2

Head to Head

2022-01-23 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-08-29 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 RB Leipzig 2021-05-16 RB Leipzig 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-03-03 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2021-01-16 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig Form

2022-01-23 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg W 2022-01-15 VfB Stuttgart 0–2 RB Leipzig W 2022-01-08 RB Leipzig 4–1 1. FSV Mainz 05 W 2021-12-18 RB Leipzig 0–2 Arminia Bielefeld L 2021-12-15 FC Augsburg 1–1 RB Leipzig D 2021-12-11 RB Leipzig 4–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2022-01-23 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2022-01-15 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 Hertha BSC D 2022-01-09 VfL Bochum 1848 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2021-12-17 FC Bayern München 4–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Koln L 2021-12-11 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 VfB Stuttgart L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.46 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: RB Leipzig to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig68% Draw19% VfL Wolfsburg13%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
87%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
32%
RB Leipzig or VfL Wolfsburg
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RB Leipzig52% Draw37% VfL Wolfsburg11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 21% 51%
-1.5 49% — 51%
-1 49% 22% 29%
-0.5 71% — 29%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 7% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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