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VfL Wolfsburg vs Borussia Monchengladbach, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2019-20
VfL Wolfsburg
2 – 1
Full Time
Borussia Monchengladbach
Sun 15 Dec 2019 · 14:30 UTC Volkswagen Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
John Brooks 20' Y
Y 34' Breel Embolo
Jerome Roussillon 45' Y
Y 51' Tobias Strobl
Xaver Schlager 71' Y
Y 72' Louis Beyer

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs Borussia Monchengladbach — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Felix Brych
  • Referee Matthias Jollenbeck
  • Referee Thomas Stein
  • Referee Gunter Perl

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

5
6
6
VfL Wolfsburg 17 games · Avg 2.9 goals Borussia Monchengladbach
Last 5 meetings
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

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Borussia Monchengladbach H 2–1 W
12 Dec AS Saint-Etienne H 1–0 W
07 Dec SC Freiburg A 0–1 L
01 Dec SV Werder Bremen H 2–3 L
28 Nov FK Oleksandriya A 1–0 W
23 Nov Eintracht Frankfurt A 2–0 W
Borussia Monchengladbach
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec VfL Wolfsburg A 1–2 L
12 Dec Medipol Başakşehir FK H 1–2 L
07 Dec FC Bayern München H 2–1 W
01 Dec SC Freiburg H 4–2 W
28 Nov Wolfsberger AC A 1–0 W
23 Nov 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Volkswagen Arena as VfL Wolfsburg face off against Borussia Mönchengladbach in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. VfL Wolfsburg in their trying to find a way past Borussia Mönchengladbach's compact .
  • 13' VfL Wolfsburg is taking the lead after the goal scored by Xaver Schlager on 13.
  • 15' GOAL! Breel Embolo scores on 15. Assisted by Alassane Plea
  • 20' A moment of madness from John Brooks on 20 minutes earns him a Yellow card. VfL Wolfsburg will be frustrated.
  • 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 30' The travelling Borussia Mönchengladbach supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 34' Breel Embolo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Jerome Roussillon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' Another substitution for Borussia Monchengladbach to replace Stefan Lainer by Louis Beyer on 46 minute.
  • 51' A moment of madness from Tobias Strobl on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Borussia Monchengladbach will be frustrated.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 59' Josip Brekalo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Renato Steffen on 59 minute.
  • 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
  • 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfL Wolfsburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 71' Controversy at the stadium! Xaver Schlager argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Louis Beyer is booked for Borussia Monchengladbach — Yellow card on 72.
  • 72' Marcus Thuram-Ulien makes way for Patrick Herrmann at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Borussia Monchengladbach.
  • 77' The whistle greets Xaver Schlager as he departs to be replaced by Yannick Gerhardt.
  • 82' Louis Beyer has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 87' Another change for VfL Wolfsburg made on 87 minute. Joao Victor leaves to be changed by Felix Klaus.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Oliver Glasner

Borussia Monchengladbach Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Rose

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jonas Hofmann 4
Marcus Thuram-Ulien 4
Breel Embolo 3
Lukas Nmecha 3
Nathan N'Goumou 2
Rocco Reitz 2
Alassane Plea 2
Jonas Wind 2

Head to Head

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

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2019-12-15 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2019-12-12 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 AS Saint-Etienne W 2019-12-07 SC Freiburg 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2019-12-01 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 SV Werder Bremen L 2019-11-28 FK Oleksandriya 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg W 2019-11-23 Eintracht Frankfurt 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg W

Borussia Monchengladbach Form

2019-12-15 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 Borussia Monchengladbach L 2019-12-12 Borussia Monchengladbach 1–2 Medipol Başakşehir FK L 2019-12-07 Borussia Monchengladbach 2–1 FC Bayern München W 2019-12-01 Borussia Monchengladbach 4–2 SC Freiburg W 2019-11-28 Wolfsberger AC 0–1 Borussia Monchengladbach W 2019-11-23 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 Borussia Monchengladbach L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Borussia Monchengladbach xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg52% Draw26% Borussia Monchengladbach22%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
78%
Draw or Borussia Monchengladbach
48%
VfL Wolfsburg or Borussia Monchengladbach
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg35% Draw47% Borussia Monchengladbach18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push Borussia Monchengladbach covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 23% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Borussia Monchengladbach keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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