May 5, 2012 2:30 PM BST
Mercedes-Benz-Arena — Stuttgart
Referee: G. Perl
Team News
VfB Stuttgart
With Georg Niedermeier suspended and Serdar Tasci injured, Maza and
former captain Matthieu Delpierre could start at centre-back. Gotoku Sakai could switch to the right side once again to replace Khalid
Boulahrouz, meaning Cristian Molinaro could start at left-back.
Christian Gentner and Zdravko Kuzmanovic compete for a spot in central midfield. Shinji Okazaki and Julian Schieber compete for the spot on the left wing.
Probable lineups : Ulreich, Molinaro, Delpierre, Maza, Sakai, Gentner, Kvist, Okazaki, Hajnal, Harnik, Ibisevic. (4-2-3-1).
Wolfsburg
Alexander Madlung could start at centre-back once again to replace the injured Felipe. Josué and Jan Polak compete for a spot in central midfield. Makoto Hasebe could replace the injured Ashkan Dejagah on the right wing. Patrick Helmes will get another chance to start alongside Mario Mandzukic up front.
Probable lineups : Benaglio, Rodriguez, Russ, Madlung, Schafe, Hasebe, Trasch, Polak, Vieirinha, Helmes, Mandzukic. (4-4-2).
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Probable Lineups Statistical
Comparision
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Goals
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Assists
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(1)
1.1
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Shots pg
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1.1
(0.9)
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(48%)
47%
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Aerial Duel
Success
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56%
(53%)
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(1)
0.9
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Dribbles pg
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0.8
(0.8)
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(2)
1.7
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Tackles pg
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1.7
(2.1)
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Match Facts
VfB Stuttgart are undefeated in their last 11 home matches against Wolfsburg in all competitions.
VfB Stuttgart have won 5 of their last 6 home matches in Bundesliga.
VfB Stuttgart have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Wolfsburg in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of VfB Stuttgart's last 10 home games in Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 away matches in Bundesliga.
Head to Head
1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Dec 17, 2011 | VfL Wolfsburg 1 - VfB Stuttgart 0 | |
1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Mar 20, 2011 | VfB Stuttgart 1 - VfL Wolfsburg 1 | |
1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Oct 30, 2010 | VfL Wolfsburg 2 - VfB Stuttgart 0 | |
1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Jan 16, 2010 | VfB Stuttgart 3 - VfL Wolfsburg 1 | |
1. Bundesliga (GER1) | Aug 7, 2009 | VfL Wolfsburg 2 - VfB Stuttgart 0 |
Apr 28, 2012 | FC Bayern München 2 - VfB Stuttgart 0 | GER1 |
Apr 21, 2012 | FC Köln 1 - VfB Stuttgart 1 | GER1 |
Apr 13, 2012 | VfB Stuttgart 4 - Werder Bremen 1 | GER1 |
Apr 10, 2012 | FC Augsburg 1 - VfB Stuttgart 3 | GER1 |
Apr 7, 2012 | VfB Stuttgart 4 - Mainz 1 | GER1 |
Apr 28, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 3 - Werder Bremen 1 | GER1 |
Apr 20, 2012 | Mainz 0 - VfL Wolfsburg 0 | GER1 |
Apr 14, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 1 - FC Augsburg 2 | GER1 |
Apr 11, 2012 | Hannover 96 2 - VfL Wolfsburg 0 | GER1 |
Apr 7, 2012 | VfL Wolfsburg 1 - Borussia Dortmund 3 | GER1 |
Prediction
Stuttgart have already secured the sixth spot, but another win would give them the chance to overtake Leverkusen to finish the season in fifth.
Wolfsburg are currently eight in the table, one point behind Hannover. A win against Stuttgart and Hannover dropping points in their game this weekend would mean that they would qualify for Europe.
Expect this to be a competitive game. Both teams still have something to play for and should give it their all.
VfB Stuttgart 2 - 2 Wolfsburg
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