VOLKSWAGEN ARENA — Wolfsburg
Team News
Wolfsburg
Alexander Madlung returns from suspension to replace the Felipe at centre-back, who is suspended himself for one game. Josué and Petr Jiracek compete for a spot in central midfield. Patrick Helmes will get another chance to start alongside Mario Mandzukic up front.
probable lineups : Benaglio, Rodriguez, Madlung, Russ, Hasebe, Schäfer, Jiracek, Polak, Dejagah, Mandzukic, Helmes. (4-4-2).
Augsburg
Manager Luhukay will probably field a 4-2-3-1 again, with Hajime Hosogai and Daniel Baier starting in central midfield. Nando Rafael and Sascha Mölders compete for the spot up front.
probable lineups : Jentzsch, Verhaegh, Sankoh, Langkamp, Ostrzolek, Baier, Hosogai, Ndjeng, Koo, Bellinghausen, Rafael. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Wolfsburg's last 5 home games in Bundesliga.
Augsburg have failed to win their last 10 away matches in Bundesliga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Augsburg's last 3 games in Bundesliga.
Head to Head
| Apr 11, 2012 | Hannover 96 2 - VfL Wolfsburg 0 | GER1 |
| Apr 7, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 1 - Borussia Dortmund 3 | GER1 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Hertha BSC 1 - VfL Wolfsburg 4 | GER1 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 2 - Hamburg 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Nürnberg 1 - VfL Wolfsburg 3 | GER1 |
| Apr 10, 2012 | FC Augsburg 1 - VfB Stuttgart 3 | GER1 |
| Apr 7, 2012 | FC Bayern München 2 - FC Augsburg 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 31, 2012 | FC Augsburg 2 - FC Köln 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Werder Bremen 1 - FC Augsburg 1 | GER1 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | FC Augsburg 2 - Mainz 1 | GER1 |
| 1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Nov 26, 2011 | FC Augsburg 2 - VfL Wolfsburg 0 |
Prediction
After a good run in March, Wolfsburg have lost their last two games in a
row. They desperately need a result now to close the gap between
themselves and the European spots again.
Augsburg have lost their last two games as well and are only one point
above the relegation play-off spot. They need to improve defensively as
well as offensively again to get a result at the VW-Arena.
Expect Augsburg to defend deep and wait for rare chances on the break. Wolfsburg should be slight favourites at home.
Wolfsburg 2 - 1 Augsburg
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