Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga this season
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Bayer Leverkusen face Wolfsburg after UCL win over Feyenoord.
In a quest for three consecutive victories, Bayer Leverkusen host Wolfsburg at the BayArena, aiming to extend their unbeaten run, while Wolfsburg seek redemption after a shaky start to their Bundesliga campaign.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Leverkusen swept Feyenoord aside in the opening fixture of the revamped UEFA Champions League clash, which ended in a 4-0 win. A brace from Bundesliga Player of the Season [2023/24] Florian Wirtz [5’, 36’] contributed significantly to their commanding victory.
They now return from De Kuip for this weekend’s home fixture against Wolfsburg, following a convincing 4-1 win over Hoffenheim. Leverkusen sits 5th with six points [WLW] ahead of Sunday’s encounter.
Extending a five-game unbeaten run against the visitors is one of their objectives for this fixture against Wolfsburg [3W, 2D, 0L]. A victory would not only secure back-to-back Bundesliga wins but also mark three consecutive victories across all competitions.
‘We don't have much time to prepare for Wolfsburg, but that's nothing new for us,’ Xabi Alonso said on Friday. ‘Today the focus is on regeneration, and then tomorrow it's match preparation. We have to make the best use of the time we have,’ he added.
The Leverkusen boss is expected to deploy his preferred 3—4—3 formation with midweek hero Florian Wirtz in attack alongside Victor Boniface and Amine Adli. Die Werkself have no injury worries ahead of the weekend clash.
VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg are coming off a 2-1 loss to Frankfurt after a brace from the club’s former forward Omar Marmoush [30’, 82’ P.] secured the win for the hosts. Despite a goal from Ridle Baku [76’], Wolfsburg failed to earn any points from the match.
The visitors, currently 12th in the Bundesliga table with three points from three games [1W, 0D, 2L], are looking to bounce back this weekend. This marks the first time in 11 years that Wolfsburg has suffered two defeats in the opening three games of the competition.
As they prepare to visit Leverkusen, Wolfsburg will be eager to earn a win, although they haven't defeated a defending Bundesliga champion since 2015 when they won 4-1 against Bayern Munich. The team is expected to line up in a 4—2—3—1 formation, with Patrick Wimmer leading the attack.
In terms of player availability, Lovro Majer remains ruled out along with Bartosz Bialek. Rogerio and Lukas Nmecha, who is dealing with a thigh injury, are doubtful for Sunday’s game.
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