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VfL Wolfsburg vs Hertha BSC, Bundesliga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2019-20
Sat 25 Jan 2020 · 14:30 UTC Volkswagen Arena HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs Hertha BSC — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Felix Brych
  • Referee Rene Rohde
  • Referee Martin Thomsen
  • Referee Marcel Pelgrim
  • Referee Markus Schmidt

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan Hertha BSC H 1–2 L
18 Jan 1. FC Köln A 1–3 L
21 Dec FC Bayern München A 0–2 L
18 Dec FC Schalke 04 H 1–1 D
15 Dec Borussia Mönchengladbach H 2–1 W
12 Dec AS Saint-Étienne H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jan VfL Wolfsburg A 2–1 W
19 Jan FC Bayern München H 0–4 L
21 Dec Borussia Mönchengladbach H 0–0 D
18 Dec Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–0 W
14 Dec SC Freiburg H 1–0 W
06 Dec Eintracht Frankfurt A 2–2 D

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Volkswagen Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between VfL Wolfsburg and Hertha BSC.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Oliver Glasner might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' VfL Wolfsburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hertha BSC backline.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Germany international Niklas Stark has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' Marko Grujic, a Serbia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 37' A moment of madness from Jordan Torunarigha on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hertha BSC will be frustrated.
  • 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 47' Hertha BSC have won 472 goals from 477 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His VfL Wolfsburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 57' VfL Wolfsburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' The 30-year-old Lukas Klunter has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' Time for substitution for VfL Wolfsburg. Josip Brekalo is replaced by Admir Mehmedi.
  • 68' Admir Mehmedi doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 73' 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 Javairo Dilrosun suffering a number of foals already.
  • 74' Jordan Torunarigha does the damage! The net is bulging and Hertha BSC surge ahead!
  • 76' Time for substitution for Hertha BSC. Javairo Dilrosun is replaced by Alexander Esswein.
  • 81' VfL Wolfsburg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 81.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Renato Steffen as he leaves the pitch. Joao Victor steps in for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 87' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 87 minutes.
  • 89' Another change for VfL Wolfsburg made on 89 minute. Maximilian Arnold leaves to be changed by Daniel Ginczek.
  • 90' Assisted by Lukas Klunter with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dodi Lukebakio makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 90' Another substitution for Hertha BSC to replace Dodi Lukebakio by Davie Selke on 90 minute.
  • 1-2 the final result. VfL Wolfsburg will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for: VfL Wolfsburg or Hertha BSC 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg38% Draw30% Hertha BSC32%
Actual: Hertha BSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
68%
Draw or Hertha BSC
62%
VfL Wolfsburg or Hertha BSC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg28% Draw49% Hertha BSC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push Hertha BSC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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