FC Bayern München vs VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 34 | 72 | 49 | |
| 12 | 34 | 37 | -15 |
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Bayern Munich back in race for second-place finish.
With Bayern Munich keen to bounce back from their recent Champions League heartache and preserve their spot in the Bundesliga standings, and a revitalized Wolfsburg eyeing a fourth league win on the trot, Sunday's clash at the Allianz Arena promises plenty of intrigue and intensity.
FC Bayern München
Bayern Munich faced disappointment in the UEFA Champions League, as they were unable to reach the final after a 4-3 aggregate semi-final defeat to Real Madrid. The second leg ended in a dramatic 2-1 loss due to a stoppage-time goal from the Whites.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern suffered their seventh defeat of the season in a close 3-2 match against Stuttgart, marking their most losses since the 2011–12 season. As they prepare for the weekend’s game against Wolfsburg, Bayern holds 69 points from 22 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.
The team is eager to get back to winning ways, having never lost to VfL Wolfsburg in 26 Bundesliga home encounters, with 24 wins and 2 draws. Bayern has also scored in each of their last 31 Bundesliga matches against Wolfsburg, a streak dating back to a 0-0 draw in May 2008.
However, Bayern has shown vulnerabilities in defense, conceding 41 goals in 32 Bundesliga games, a tally not surpassed since the 1995-96 campaign. With only two points separating them from third-place Stuttgart, Bayern aims to secure a victory to maintain their standing.
Expected to line up in their familiar 4-2-3-1 formation, Bayern will likely have Harry Kane leading the attack. Injury concerns persist, with Serge Gnabry doubtful after sustaining an injury against Real Madrid, and Tarek Buchmann and Bouna Sarr ruled out for the weekend.
VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg currently occupy 12th place in the Bundesliga table with 37 points, boasting a record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses. They come off the back of an impressive 3-0 victory against Darmstadt, marking their third consecutive win.
This win streak is the club's first in over a year, last achieved between October 2022 and January 2023 when Wolfsburg managed a six-game winning run. This Sunday, they'll aim to make it four in a row as they strive to ascend the league standings.
Under the guidance of Ralph Hasenhüttl, Die Wölfe have won four out of their six Bundesliga fixtures, showcasing a significant improvement. This is one victory more than their last 22 league games under former manager Niko Kovač, where they only secured three wins.
For the upcoming match, Wolfsburg are likely to field a 3—4—2—1 formation with Jonas Wind leading the attack. However, they might be without up to three players, including Lukas Nmecha and Koen Casteels, due to doubts over their fitness.
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