VfL Wolfsburg will play host to Borussia Dortmund in what promises to be a tight Bundesliga encounter at the Volkswagen Arena. Both teams have their sights set on achieving crucial targets in the league this season, making this matchup a pivotal moment in their campaigns.
The Volkswagen Arena is set to provide a fiery backdrop as Wolfsburg look to outsmart a Borussia Dortmund side with their attacking flair, technical prowess and tendency to score goals when in the mood. Fans can expect end to end action in this highly anticipated showdown.
Wolfsburg have long been a strong force in the Bundesliga. Though they have had many low moments in recent years, they have some history in German football.
Their home form has been good this season and could be a key factor in this game, as they have managed to frustrate some of the league’s toughest opponents at the Volkswagen Arena.
The Wolves are particularly effective in defence, with their quick counterattacks posing a constant threat to opposition defences. Their midfield trio of Gerhadt, Arnold and Dardai have been immense in the engine room of the team.
Facing Borussia Dortmund, Wolfsburg will need to be at their very best to contain their opponent’s attack spearheaded by Serhou Guirassy and Julian Brandt while capitalising on looking for opportunities to get a goal. A win here could really give their survival aspirations a major boost. Bundesliga fans should remember to purchase VFL Wolfsburg tickets for this game from an online resale store in order to cheer their team to victory.
Borussia Dortmund, one of the Bundesliga’s perennial title challengers, will hope to bring their high-octane style of football into this clash. They have struggled this season and also have a horrible record away from home. Here is what the Sporting director Kehl and Julian Brandt had to say after their away loss at Mainz.
Sebastian Kehl (Sporting director): “The red card was unnecessary, and you see them given. It did not play into our hands at all. As a result, the match took an entirely different course. You cannot really blame the team at all because they tried everything. We were really good at the beginning, had the game under control and pinned Mainz in at the back.”
“But with fewer players, in the final match of a very intense few weeks that we have under our belts, with hardly any personnel changes available, it was clear that it would be very difficult. The team lost their energy and, after going 3-1 down, a bit of their belief too. I had hoped that we would keep it at 1-1 for longer.”
“The goal for 2-1 right before half-time was extremely bitter. It’s been far too little this season away from home – one point from five away games doesn’t live up to our expectations. We will use the international break and we hope that one or two players will return afterwards. We want to pick up a lot of points in November and December in order to stay in touch. It’s all still relatively close to the table. Other teams are not so stable yet either.”
Julian Brandt: “You have to be honest about it: the early red card absolutely did not help us. But it is not the reason why we conceded three goals. It is, however, the reason why it got more difficult at the end. I think Emre knows himself that he needs to be a bit more cautious there. He’s very upset with his own actions. But ultimately we should leave it at that. We’ve now gotten ourselves caught in a spiral.
“With a full band we could have brought energy into the stadium. Only successful results help us at the moment. We actually wanted to start with that today; we wanted to make it a perfect week after Leipzig and Graz. We were met with extreme resistance once again, which was to be expected. In the end, we made two or three individual mistakes too many.”
Though they will still be favourites to claim all three points in this game, they will also need to be cautious, as Wolfsburg’s compact defence and effective counter attacks could make things difficult. This match is an opportunity for Dortmund to showcase their capacity against a well-organised opponent, and most importantly break the away jinx and save the job of their manager, Nuri Sahin.
Match Tickets
The Volkswagen Arena, with its capacity of over 30,000, is expected to be packed with passionate fans for this crucial Bundesliga clash. The electric atmosphere will undoubtedly add to the intensity of the contest.
Tickets for the game between VFL Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund tickets are available through the official websites of VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund, as well as authorised ticket resellers. Fans are encouraged to purchase early, as demand for this big fixture is expected to be high.
For those unable to attend, the match will be broadcast live on major sports networks, ensuring fans worldwide do not miss out on the action.
Team news
Both teams are expected to field strong lineups, with plenty of quality on display. Injuries and loss of form are always factors beyond the control of anyone and who and who makes it to the starting line up is always down to immediate circumstances. But these are the players that would likely make it to the starting line up.
Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg
Grabara, Fischer, Vavro, Koulierakis, Maehle, Arnold, Gerhardt, Amoura, Dardai, Baku, Wimmer.
Borussia Dortmund
Meyer, Can, Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Groß Nmecha, Brandt, Sabitzer, Adeyemi, Malen, Guirassy.
Prediction
This Bundesliga clash promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams with contrasting styles. Wolfsburg’s defensive discipline and counter attacking prowess will test Dortmund’s ability to unlock compact defenses, while Dortmund’s attacking depth poses a significant challenge for the Wolves.
The match is likely to be closely contested, with both teams creating chances. However, Dortmund’s superior attacking options and experience could tilt the game in their favour.
VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Borussia Dortmund