23 September 2021, 16:43 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The German Bundesliga fixture, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim vs. VfL Wolfsburg, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Matchday 6, Saturday, September 25, at the Rhein-Neckar Arena.
Preview TSG Hoffenheim Bundesliga, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Hoffenheim picked up a goalless draw against Arminia Bielefeld on Matchday 5 at the Bielefelder Alm. Failing to find the cutting edge in the final third, Hoffenheim strung 541 passes together while having 59% of the ball, which resulted in 3 shots on target after 16 attempts. Hoffenheim are in 10th place on the league table while having 5 points after 1W, 2D, & 2L, which translates to the form: WDLLD. Having a goal difference of +1, the club has scored eight times and conceded seven. Despite the patchy form, Sebastian Hoeneß's side will aim for at least a point when they welcome an unbeaten Wolfsburg to the Rhein-Neckar Arena on Matchday 6. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Georginio Rutter in attack, replacing Ihlas Bebou, who started in the game against Arminia Bielefeld, is expected. Kramaric will keep his place behind the striker with the aim of picking up another assist. The 30-year-old is at the top of the chart with four assists in five Bundesliga games. A 50% contribution to Hoffenheim’s goal tally.
Preview VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Wolfsburg are in 2nd place after the 1-1 draw against Frankfurt at the Volkswagen Arena on Matchday 5. Wout Weghorst almost got the lead at the quarter hour mark but was denied by the crossbar. With the framework to thank, it was the visitors who picked up the lead through Sam Lammers (38’) seven minutes before the break. His fantastic left-footed shot curled around and beyond a green shirt as it homed in on the target. Minutes after the break, Wout Weghorst (70’) restored parity, tucking the ball away in the rebound. Wolfsburg thought they had the winner in stoppage time, but the goal was ruled out for offside. It was the first draw for the Wolves in five games: WWWWD and it leaves the club with 13 points after 4W, 1D, & 0L. Wolfsburg have 7 goals (an average of 1.4 goals scored per game) in five Bundesliga games. Also, Die Wölfe have conceded twice (0.4 goals-per-match) this season and have a G.D. of +5. Mark van Bommel could emerge alongside Wolfsburg with the 4—2—3—1 formation having Wout Weghorst in attack against Hoffenheim. Bialek is ruled out with a knee injury, while Otavio remains sidelined with an ankle. Also, Schlager and William will be unavailable due to knee injuries, while Lukebakio remains in doubt with a thigh injury.