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17 September 2021, 15:19 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview VfL Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga Sep 19, 2021

The German Bundesliga fixture, VfL Wolfsburg vs. Eintracht Frankfurt, kicks off at 18:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, September 19, at the 30,000-capacity stadium, Volkswagen Arena.

Preview VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga, Sep 19, 2021

Preview VfL Wolfsburg will return to Bundesliga action after the goalless draw against Ligue 1 Champions Lille OSC in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League opener at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. On Matchday 4, the Wolves defeated Bundesliga newcomers, Greuther Fürth, 2-0 at the Trolli-Arena. Lukas Nmecha (10') got the opener minutes after kick off before Wout Weghorst (90'+1) wrapped up the three points in stoppage time. Following four consecutive victories, WWWW, Wolfsburg are at the top of the Bundesliga table with 12 points after 4W, 0D, & 0L. Mark van Bommel will be hoping for another victory on Sunday to keep the green-wearing side's fairytale start to the season unfolding. The 44-year-old former defensive midfielder appears to have done plenty of work in the defensive department for the Wolves. Despite an average of 1.5 goals per game, Wolfsburg have managed to win four games by keeping it tight at the back. Mark van Bommel's side have conceded only one goal since the start of the season and are the lowest conceding side in the league with a mere 0.25 goals conceded per game after four matches. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Wout Weghorst at the top of the shape is expected on Sunday. Bialek is ruled out with a knee injury alongside Schlager, while Otavio is nursing an ankle injury.

Preview Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga, Sep 19, 2021

Preview Eintracht Frankfurt took part in the Europa League on Thursday and picked up a 1-1 draw in the opening game against Fenerbahçe at the Deutsche Bank Park. On Matchday 4, Frankfurt picked up a 1-1 draw on home soil against VfB Stuttgart. Filip Kostic (79') had put Frankfurt ahead before the visitors were reduced to 10-men after Waldemar Anton (R. 82') was shown the red for bringing down Rafael Borre at the edge of the box. Six minutes after the red, the Canadian-Egyptian, Omar Marmoush (88'), salvaged a point for Stuttgart after leaving goalkeeper, Kevin Trapp and another shirt on the floor for a simple tap in. In 15th place, having picked up only 3 points from 0W, 3D, & 1L, Frankfurt will return with three consecutive draws, LDDD, ahead of Sunday's game. With an average of only one goal scored per game (4 goals), the Eagles have conceded 7 (1.75 g.c.p.g) and have a goal difference of -3. Oliver Glasner may be seen with the 4—2—3—1 formation on Matchday 5 with Sam Lammers in attack. Sebastian Rode is ruled out with a knee injury, while Younes was left behind for the trip to the Volkswagen Arena.

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