Wolfsburg before a decisive duel against Leverkusen: victory or collapse?

Wolfsburg before a decisive duel against Leverkusen: victory or collapse?

An exciting duel is scheduled for November 22, 2025 in the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg. VfL Wolfsburg welcomes Bayer 04 Leverkusen for a Bundesliga match, and the omens could hardly be more different. While Lower Saxony is languishing in the bottom third of the table in 14th place with 8 points, Leverkusen is in fifth place with 20 points.

Wolfsburg has only achieved one win in its last five league games and therefore urgently needs to hunt for points. The mood among football experts has changed after the previous coach was fired. Interim coach Daniel Bauer is now taking over and is supposed to get the team back on track. But the task will not be easy, as Wolfsburg was unable to win in the last direct encounters against Leverkusen. Statistically speaking, there have only been three defeats and two draws for Wolfsburg in the last five meetings.

Difficult personnel situation at the Wolves

The situation is not only emotionally tense for the Wolves: nine injured players, including top striker Mohamed Amoura, make the situation even more complicated. Defensively, there will be a lot of pressure on defenders Vavro and Koulierakis as the defense has looked vulnerable recently. The betting providers see Leverkusen as having a clear advantage with a chance of winning of around 50%. In comparison, the chances for Wolfsburg are only 29%.

Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, is in good shape and has won its last three competitive games under coach Kasper Hjulmand, including an impressive 6-0 against Heidenheim. The offensive shone with six different goalscorers in the last match. However, things could be tight for Leverkusen as winger Grimaldo is suffering from muscular problems and could be out.

Tactical approaches and future outlook

The expected lineups of the two teams offer interesting tactical possibilities. Wolfsburg could play in a 4-2-3-1 system, while Leverkusen is considering a 3-4-2-1 system. The statistics show that in the last three direct encounters, both teams often scored a lot of goals in the first half, while the second half often remained goalless.

Football fans should look forward to an exciting afternoon in the Volkswagen Arena. The forecasts point to a possible away win for Leverkusen, possibly with a goal difference of 1 to 2. The weather providers also recommend betting on over 2.5 goals and on both teams scoring. Leverkusen could capitalize here, especially given Wolfsburg's weak defense.

All in all, spectators can expect an exciting, albeit nerve-wracking, game in Wolfsburg on Saturday. The pressure on Wolves is growing, while Leverkusen has the chance to get involved higher up.

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