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VfB Stuttgart vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
VfB Stuttgart
3 – 0
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Sat 11 May 2019 · 13:30 UTC Mercedes-Benz Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Alexander Esswein 23' Y
Y 24' Josuha Guilavogui
Y 65' Marcel Tisserand

Overview

Match Preview

VfB Stuttgart vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Felix Brych
  • Referee Patrick Ittrich
  • Referee Tobias Christ
  • Referee Sascha Thielert
  • Referee Robert Kempter

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

9
4
9
VfB Stuttgart 22 games · Avg 2.9 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2019-05-11 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2018-12-18 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 VfB Stuttgart 2018-04-14 VfL Wolfsburg 5–1 VfB Stuttgart 2017-11-25 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2017-03-19 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg

Recent Form

VfB Stuttgart
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May VfL Wolfsburg H 3–0 W
04 May Hertha BSC A 1–3 L
27 Apr Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–0 W
20 Apr FC Augsburg A 0–6 L
13 Apr Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–1 L
06 Apr 1. FC Nürnberg H 1–1 D
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 May VfB Stuttgart A 0–3 L
04 May 1. FC Nürnberg H 2–0 W
28 Apr TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 4–1 W
22 Apr Eintracht Frankfurt H 1–1 D
13 Apr RB Leipzig A 0–2 L
06 Apr Hannover 96 H 3–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
VfB Stuttgart this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

VfB Stuttgart
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

VfB Stuttgart
Josha Vagnoman 2 G 1 A
Ermedin Demirovic 1 G
Grischa Promel 1 G
Bilal El Khannouss 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. VfL Wolfsburg kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' VfB Stuttgart is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' 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.
  • 23' A moment of madness from Alexander Esswein on 23 minutes earns him a Yellow card. VfB Stuttgart will be frustrated.
  • 24' Controversy at the stadium! Josuha Guilavogui argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nicolas Gonzalez made 440 appearances and scored 42 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 44' VfL Wolfsburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' Against the run of play, Gonzalo Castro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 46' Yunus Malli gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Felix Klaus and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 53' The crowd applauds Alexander Esswein as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Didavi steps in for VfB Stuttgart.
  • 55' A goal from the Greece international Tasos Donis! He fires home on 55 to make it 2-0!
  • 59' VfL Wolfsburg make a change. Yannick Gerhardt trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Ginczek on 59 minutes.
  • 64' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nico Willig will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Marcel Tisserand.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 75' Another change for VfL Wolfsburg made on 75 minute. William leaves to be changed by Josip Brekalo.
  • 76' Dennis Aogo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chadrac Akolo on 76 minute.
  • 79' It is a substitution in VfB Stuttgart team. Tasos Donis is replaced by Holger Badstuber on 79 minute.
  • 83' A goal from the Germany international Daniel Didavi! He fires home on 83 to make it 3-0!
  • 88' VfB Stuttgart are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Wolfsburg backline.
  • VfB Stuttgart celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nico Willig

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bruno Labbadia

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sehrou Guirassy 6
Yannick Gerhardt 3
Konstantinos Mavropanos 2
Mohammed Amoura 2
Wout Weghorst 2
Gonzalo Castro 2
Omar Marmoush 2
Philipp Forster 1

Head to Head

2019-05-11 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2018-12-18 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 VfB Stuttgart 2018-04-14 VfL Wolfsburg 5–1 VfB Stuttgart 2017-11-25 VfB Stuttgart 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2017-03-19 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg

VfB Stuttgart Form

2019-05-11 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg W 2019-05-04 Hertha BSC 3–1 VfB Stuttgart L 2019-04-27 VfB Stuttgart 1–0 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 2019-04-20 FC Augsburg 6–0 VfB Stuttgart L 2019-04-13 VfB Stuttgart 0–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2019-04-06 VfB Stuttgart 1–1 1. FC Nürnberg D

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2019-05-11 VfB Stuttgart 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2019-05-04 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 1. FC Nürnberg W 2019-04-28 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 1–4 VfL Wolfsburg W 2019-04-22 VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 Eintracht Frankfurt D 2019-04-13 RB Leipzig 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2019-04-06 VfL Wolfsburg 3–1 Hannover 96 W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47 VfB Stuttgart xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: VfB Stuttgart or VfL Wolfsburg 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfB Stuttgart44% Draw28% VfL Wolfsburg28%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

VfB Stuttgart or Draw
72%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
56%
VfB Stuttgart or VfL Wolfsburg
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfB Stuttgart31% Draw47% VfL Wolfsburg22%
Actual: VfB Stuttgart win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — VfB Stuttgart

Handicap VfB Stuttgart covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 21% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

VfB Stuttgart keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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