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VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin: Match Context 🏟️
The match between VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Union Berlin is set to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, as part of the 11th matchday of the Bundesliga. The clash will be hosted at the Volkswagen Arena, the home ground of Wolfsburg, with kick-off scheduled for 9:30 AM EST (2:30 PM GMT, 3:30 PM CET).
Wolfsburg, currently 12th in the league with 12 points, is in good form having won two of their last matches and drawn two, including a win in the German Cup against Dortmund after extra time. On the other hand, Union Berlin, in 6th position with 16 points, is going through a rough patch with four games without a victory, including two losses and two draws.
VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin: Head-to-Head History ⚽
The two teams have a recent history of head-to-head encounters. In their last match in February 2024, Union Berlin clinched a 1-0 home win thanks to a goal by Danilho Doekhi. In September 2023, Wolfsburg secured a 2-1 home victory, with goals from Jonas Wind and Joakim Maehle. Previous meetings have also been competitive, with diverse outcomes like a 1-1 draw in March 2023 and a 2-1 win for Union Berlin in January 2023 in the German Cup.
Current Standings of VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Union Berlin 📊
- VfL Wolfsburg: 12th position with 12 points (3 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses).
- 1. FC Union Berlin: 6th position with 16 points (4 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses).
VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin: Probable Lineups 📝
Although the final lineups have not yet been confirmed, here are the key players and probable formations based on recent matches:
VfL Wolfsburg: The likely formation could be a 4-2-3-1 with Koen Casteels in goal; a defense consisting of Joakim Maehle, Maxence Lacroix, Sebastiaan Bornauw, and Rogerio. The midfield might include Maximilian Arnold, Mattias Svanberg, and Lovro Majer, while the attack could be led by Jonas Wind, Patrick Wimmer, and Yannick Gerhardt.
1. FC Union Berlin: The likely formation could be a 3-4-2-1 with Frederik Ronnow in goal; a defense comprising Danilho Doekhi, Robin Knoche, and Diogo Leite. The midfield might feature Rani Khedira, Aissa Laidouni, Alex Kral, and Robin Gosens, while the attack could be spearheaded by Kevin Behrens and Sheraldo Becker.
Additional Match Information: VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Union Berlin ⭐
- Current Form: Wolfsburg is unbeaten in four games, while Union Berlin has not won in four games, with two defeats and two draws.
- Statistics: Wolfsburg has scored in all their home league matches this season, while Union Berlin has failed to score in four of their last five away games. Matches involving Union Berlin this season have usually seen less than 3.5 goals scored.
- Unavailable Players: Wolfsburg may be without players such as Rogerio, Mattias Svanberg, and Aster Vranckx, while Union Berlin might miss players like Kevin P…
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