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VfL Wolfsburg vs SC Freiburg, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
VfL Wolfsburg
0 – 2
Full Time
SC Freiburg
Sat 23 Oct 2021 · 13:30 UTC Volkswagen Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Renato Steffen 8' Y
Josuha Guilavogui 27' Y
Kevin Mbabu 71' Y

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs SC Freiburg — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Welz
  • Referee Sascha Stegemann
  • Referee Mark Borsch
  • Referee Thomas Gorniak
  • Referee Martin Thomsen
  • Referee Mike Pickel

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

3
4
9
VfL Wolfsburg 16 games · Avg 3.4 goals SC Freiburg
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-23 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 SC Freiburg 2021-01-31 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 SC Freiburg 2020-09-27 SC Freiburg 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-06-13 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 SC Freiburg 2019-12-07 SC Freiburg 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg

Recent Form

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct SC Freiburg H 0–2 L
20 Oct FC Red Bull Salzburg A 1–3 L
16 Oct 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–2 L
02 Oct Borussia Mönchengladbach H 1–3 L
29 Sep Sevilla FC H 1–1 D
25 Sep TSG 1899 Hoffenheim A 1–3 L
SC Freiburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct VfL Wolfsburg A 2–0 W
16 Oct RB Leipzig H 1–1 D
02 Oct Hertha BSC A 2–1 W
26 Sep FC Augsburg H 3–0 W
18 Sep 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–0 D
11 Sep 1. FC Köln H 1–1 D

Season Stats

VfL Wolfsburg SC Freiburg
#1 Position #13
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

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

VfL Wolfsburg are 1st (29 pts). SC Freiburg are 13th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against VfL Wolfsburg and SC Freiburg has kicked off!
  • 5' VfL Wolfsburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 8' Controversy at the stadium! Renato Steffen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 13' SC Freiburg have won 469 goals from 493 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 18' VfL Wolfsburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 27' That is a Yellow card for VfL Wolfsburg. Josuha Guilavogui will be fuming at that decision.
  • 28' A stunning finish from Philipp Lienhart — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lukas Kubler, as he is very good at scoring at Volkswagen Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 43' The 32-year-old Janik Haberer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 48' John Brooks has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 38 cards already picked up this season.
  • 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' The supporters are chanting for Maximilian Philipp. He replaces Paulo Otavio on 56 minute.
  • 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfL Wolfsburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Christian Streich might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Lucas Holer — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 69' Kevin Schade is ready to make an impact after coming on for Manuel Gulde at the 69 minute mark.
  • 71' Kevin Mbabu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
  • 76' SC Freiburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 78' A change in the SC Freiburg ranks — Jeong Wooyeong exits the field as Ermedin Demirovic enters on 78.
  • 79' SC Freiburg ring the changes. Lucas Holer has done his job and it is now time for Nils Petersen to step up.
  • 80' Fresh legs for VfL Wolfsburg! Felix Kalu Nmecha comes on to replace Renato Steffen.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 87' SC Freiburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Janik Haberer is hanging Lukas Kubler on the field on 87 minute.
  • 88' The SC Freiburg bench stirs into life. Vincenzo Grifo is withdrawn and Kiliann Sildillia gets his opportunity.
  • 89' VfL Wolfsburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sebastiaan Bornauw is hanging John Brooks on the field on 89 minute.
  • 0-2 the final result. VfL Wolfsburg will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark van Bommel

SC Freiburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Streich

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nils Petersen 5
Wout Weghorst 4
Maximilian Arnold 3
Vincenzo Grifo 3
Jonas Wind 3
Michael Gregoritsch 2
Roland Sallai 2
Yannick Gerhardt 2

Head to Head

2021-10-23 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 SC Freiburg 2021-01-31 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 SC Freiburg 2020-09-27 SC Freiburg 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-06-13 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 SC Freiburg 2019-12-07 SC Freiburg 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2021-10-23 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 SC Freiburg L 2021-10-20 FC Red Bull Salzburg 3–1 VfL Wolfsburg L 2021-10-16 1. FC Union Berlin 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2021-10-02 VfL Wolfsburg 1–3 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 2021-09-29 VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 Sevilla FC D 2021-09-25 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 3–1 VfL Wolfsburg L

SC Freiburg Form

2021-10-23 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 SC Freiburg W 2021-10-16 SC Freiburg 1–1 RB Leipzig D 2021-10-02 Hertha BSC 1–2 SC Freiburg W 2021-09-26 SC Freiburg 3–0 FC Augsburg W 2021-09-18 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–0 SC Freiburg D 2021-09-11 SC Freiburg 1–1 1. FC Köln D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.38 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 SC Freiburg xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 87% + SC Freiburg or Draw 81%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg19% Draw39% SC Freiburg42%
Actual: SC Freiburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes20% 0% No80%
Avg goals/match: 1.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 67%
33%
± 1.5 34%
66%
± 2.5 13%
87%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
58%
Draw or SC Freiburg
81%
VfL Wolfsburg or SC Freiburg
61%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg8% Draw68% SC Freiburg24%
Actual: SC Freiburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.2%
0 – 1
23.1%
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
4.1%
0 – 3
2.5%
2 – 0
1.8%
2 – 1
1.8%
1 – 3
1.2%
2 – 2
0.9%
0 – 4
0.5%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push SC Freiburg covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 12% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 28% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 11% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
45% ✓
SC Freiburg keeps clean sheet
69% ✓

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