LiontipsWolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund. Prediction (odds 2.40) and bets on the German Cup match
Command Analysis
Current form
Wolfsburg are clearly performing below expectations this season in the Bundesliga. In eight rounds played, they have managed to earn only eight points, with which the team is in 14th place in the table. In the last two rounds, the Wolves had far from the most difficult opponents, but they failed to win against either Werder (3:4) or St. Pauli (0:0). The attack looks good, as evidenced by the 15 goals scored, but in defense one can regularly see failures, considering that Ralph Hasenhüttl charges concede an average of two goals per match. In the Cup at the previous stage, Wolfsburg won with a minimal score of 1:0 on the road against modest Koblenz.
Disqualifications and injuries
Many of the reasons for Wolfsburg failures are linked to the large number of injured players. Rogerio, Paredes, Klinger, Bialek, Nmecha and Vranks will be out today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Wolfsburg have failed to score in two of their previous three head-to-head encounters
- Three of the Wolves' last four matches have ended in a draw at half-time
Estimated line-up : Grabara – Vavro, Zesiger, Koulierakis – Baku, Arnold, Ozcan, Kaminsky – Wimmer, Mayer – Behrens.
Current form
Borussia can't get on a more or less decent winning streak. Dortmund main problem in the Bundesliga is their poor performance away from home - only one point in four games. At home, Nuri Sahin men play flawlessly in the championship - they have scored the maximum 12 points in four games. As a result, with 13 points, the "bumblebees" are only in seventh place in the standings. In the national cup, Borussia thrashed Phoenix from Lübeck 4-1 away from home in class at the start.
Disqualifications and injuries
Due to injuries, Couto, Reina, Adeyemi, Duranville and Sule will not play in the cup game. Ryerson appearance on the field is in doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Borussia have lost three of their last four matches in all competitions
- In the seven previous matches between Dortmund, there has been an exchange of goals scored
Estimated line-up : Kobel – Jan, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bansebaini – Nmecha, Gross – Bayer, Brandt, Gittens – Guirassy.
Trends
Bet Wolfsburg to score in the first half
In four of the last five matches, Borussia conceded in the opening 45 minutes
2.00Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has won in three of the four previous head-to-head matches
1.65Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Borussia last three defeats have been by this score
11.00Tip and bets
Both teams are currently far from being at their peak form, and even taking into account the possible rotation of the squad, it is unlikely that any of the opponents will play carelessly in the Cup against the backdrop of numerous failures. Borussia regularly experiences difficulties away from home, and has not yet won a single away victory in the Bundesliga this season. We do not think that in such form the Bumblebees deserve the favorite status that bookmakers assign to them. Perhaps outside of regular time, but Wolfsburg will still have a chance to reach the 1/8 finals.
Our prediction is Wolfsburg to win with odds of 2.40
Bet on total
The opponents are experiencing significant difficulties in defense. Wolfsburg have kept a clean sheet in only one of their last five matches. Borussia have conceded goals in seven games in a row in all tournaments. It would be logical to bet on an exchange of goals scored in a match between such opponents, especially since their attack is fine.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.58
Bet on the first half
Three of Wolfsburg last four matches ended in a draw in the first half. We think that today all the main events on the field will unfold after the break.
Prediction - draw in the first half with odds of 2.60
