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VfL Wolfsburg vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
VfL Wolfsburg
0 – 3
Full Time
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Sat 26 Jan 2019 · 14:30 UTC Volkswagen Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Elvis Rexhbecaj 33' Y
William 44' Y
Y 45' Charles Aranguiz
John Brooks 54' Y
Y 55' Wendell
Y 76' Leon Bailey
Maximilian Arnold 86' Y
Jerome Roussillon 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Achmuller
  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Christian Dingert
  • Referee Sven Waschitzki

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 VfL Wolfsburg 34 29
2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 34 26
3 FC St. Pauli 1910 34 26
4 FC Schalke 04 0 0
5 SC Paderborn 07 0 0
6 SV 07 Elversberg 0 0
7 FC Bayern München 0 0
8 Borussia Dortmund 0 0
9 RB Leipzig 0 0
10 VfB Stuttgart 0 0
11 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 0 0
12 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0 0
13 SC Freiburg 0 0
14 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 0
15 FC Augsburg 0 0
16 1. FSV Mainz 05 0 0
17 1. FC Union Berlin 0 0
18 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0 0
19 Hamburger SV 0 0
20 1. FC Köln 0 0
21 SV Werder Bremen 0 0

Head-to-Head

11
5
10
VfL Wolfsburg 26 games · Avg 3.2 goals Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-26 VfL Wolfsburg 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-09-01 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–3 VfL Wolfsburg 2018-03-31 VfL Wolfsburg 6–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-12-20 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-11-04 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–3 VfL Wolfsburg

Recent Form

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–3 L
20 Jan FC Schalke 04 A 1–2 L
23 Dec FC Augsburg A 3–2 W
18 Dec VfB Stuttgart H 2–0 W
14 Dec 1. FC Nürnberg A 2–0 W
08 Dec TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–2 D
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan VfL Wolfsburg A 3–0 W
19 Jan Borussia Mönchengladbach H 0–1 L
22 Dec Hertha BSC H 3–1 W
19 Dec FC Schalke 04 A 2–1 W
16 Dec Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–2 L
13 Dec AEK Larnaka A 5–1 W

Season Stats

VfL Wolfsburg Bayer 04 Leverkusen
#1 Position #12
29 Points 0
34 Played 0
7 / 8 / 19 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
45 Scored 0
69 Conceded 0
-24 GD +0
0.85 PPG –
21% Win % –

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

VfL Wolfsburg are 1st (29 pts). Bayer 04 Leverkusen are 12th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for VfL Wolfsburg to score. At the same time, Bayer 04 Leverkusen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Volkswagen Arena. Bayer 04 Leverkusen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Bayer 04 Leverkusen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Brooks is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 28' Admir Mehmedi makes way for Yunus Malli at the 28 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 33' Elvis Rexhbecaj is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 43' Admir Mehmedi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for VfL Wolfsburg tonight.
  • 44' Controversy at the stadium! William argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 45' Kai Havertz adds to his 6 season tally! Bayer 04 Leverkusen lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 45' Charles Aranguiz catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 54' The referee calls foul for John Brooks. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 55' Bayer 04 Leverkusen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 60' VfL Wolfsburg is showing some good football. However, VfL Wolfsburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 62' The deadlock is broken! Kevin Volland gets on the scoresheet on 62 minutes.
  • 63' A change in the VfL Wolfsburg ranks — Elvis Rexhbecaj exits the field as Josip Brekalo enters on 63.
  • 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 73' VfL Wolfsburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leon Bailey.
  • 77' Bayer 04 Leverkusen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Julian Baumgartlinger is hanging Leon Bailey on the field on 77 minute.
  • 78' Another change for Bayer 04 Leverkusen made on 78 minute. Wendell leaves to be changed by Mitchell Weiser.
  • 83' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 86' VfL Wolfsburg receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 88' The Germany midfielder Julian Brandt breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 0-3!
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for VfL Wolfsburg. Jerome Roussillon will be fuming at that decision.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Bayer 04 Leverkusen players.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bruno Labbadia

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Maximilian Arnold 3
Alejandro Grimaldo 3
Renato Steffen 3
Paulinho 3
Florian Wirtz 2
Marin Pongracic 2
Jeremie Frimpong 2
Edmond Tapsoba 1

Head to Head

2019-01-26 VfL Wolfsburg 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2018-09-01 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–3 VfL Wolfsburg 2018-03-31 VfL Wolfsburg 6–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-12-20 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2017-11-04 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1–3 VfL Wolfsburg

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2019-01-26 VfL Wolfsburg 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2019-01-20 FC Schalke 04 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2018-12-23 FC Augsburg 2–3 VfL Wolfsburg W 2018-12-18 VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 VfB Stuttgart W 2018-12-14 1. FC Nürnberg 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2018-12-08 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim D

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Form

2019-01-26 VfL Wolfsburg 0–3 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2019-01-19 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 2018-12-22 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–1 Hertha BSC W 2018-12-19 FC Schalke 04 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2018-12-16 Eintracht Frankfurt 2–1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen L 2018-12-13 AEK Larnaka 1–5 Bayer 04 Leverkusen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.86 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Bayer 04 Leverkusen xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 72% + VfL Wolfsburg or Bayer 04 Leverkusen 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg33% Draw33% Bayer 04 Leverkusen34%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.83
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 55%
45%
± 2.5 28%
72%
± 3.5 12%
88%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
67%
Draw or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
67%
VfL Wolfsburg or Bayer 04 Leverkusen
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg20% Draw57% Bayer 04 Leverkusen23%
Actual: Bayer 04 Leverkusen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.5%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
1.7%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push Bayer 04 Leverkusen covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 19% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 22% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Bayer 04 Leverkusen keeps clean sheet
43% ✗

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