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VfL Wolfsburg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2018-19
Sat 8 Dec 2018 · 14:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Bundesliga .

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Achmuller
  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Thorsten Schiffner
  • Referee Thorben Siewer
  • Referee Guido Winkmann

Head-to-Head

7
5
5
VfL Wolfsburg 17 games · Avg 3.4 goals TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 2–2 D
02 Dec Eintracht Frankfurt A 2–1 W
24 Nov RB Leipzig H 1–0 W
09 Nov Hannover 96 A 1–2 L
03 Nov Borussia Dortmund H 0–1 L
30 Oct Hannover 96 A 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec VfL Wolfsburg A 2–2 D
01 Dec FC Schalke 04 H 1–1 D
27 Nov FK Shakhtar Donetsk H 2–3 L
24 Nov Hertha BSC A 3–3 D
10 Nov FC Augsburg H 2–1 W
07 Nov Olympique Lyonnais A 2–2 D

Key Stats

88% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
82% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/4
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Adam Daghim 2 G 2 A
Adam Hlozek 2 G
Ozan Kabak 1 G
Tim Lemperle 1 G
Leon Avdullahu 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as VfL Wolfsburg face off against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 4' Ishak Belfodil adds to his 0 season tally! TSG 1899 Hoffenheim lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 9' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julian Nagelsmann might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 14' Kevin Vogt has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Julian Nagelsmann will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 24' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 28' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ermin Bicakcic makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 31' Daniel Ginczek does the damage! The net is bulging and VfL Wolfsburg surge ahead!
  • 36' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Florian Grillitsch.
  • 44' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Florian Grillitsch is hanging Kerem Demirbay on the field on 44 minute.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Ishak Belfodil will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' It is a substitution in TSG 1899 Hoffenheim team. Kevin Vogt is replaced by Adam Szalai on 46 minute.
  • 51' VfL Wolfsburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' VfL Wolfsburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 59' Fresh legs for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim! Reiss Nelson comes on to replace Steven Zuber.
  • 64' TSG 1899 Hoffenheim come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Josip Brekalo. He replaces Admir Mehmedi on 66 minute.
  • 71' Brilliant from the ! Andrej Kramaric makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 71.
  • 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 81' Paul Verhaegh has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 84' The VfL Wolfsburg bench stirs into life. Daniel Ginczek is withdrawn and Renato Steffen gets his opportunity.
  • 88' VfL Wolfsburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim xG
I would bet for: VfL Wolfsburg or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg42% Draw26% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
68%
Draw or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
58%
VfL Wolfsburg or TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg30% Draw44% TSG 1899 Hoffenheim26%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push TSG 1899 Hoffenheim covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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