RB Leipzig and Wolfsburg face in Red Bull Arena, in a match for the 8th round of the Bundesliga. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 games. In fact, the last time these two teams played a game at this stadium was on 13‑04-2019, in a match for the Bundesliga that ended the victory of RB Leipzig by (2‑0). The goals of the match were scored by K. Kampl (16 ‘) and T. Werner (28’) for RB Leipzig. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since both teams have considerable differences in the results won at home and as a visitor.
RB Leipzig :
The home team is currently in 5th position, with 14 points won, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, he lost at home against Schalke 04 by (1‑3). In the last match, they tied out against Bayer Leverkusen by (1‑1). This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home games, since in the last 30 matches it records 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss as a visitor; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, RB Leipzig won 3, drew 2 and lost 5. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 5 of the last 7 games, but his attack has marked regularly, since he scored at least one goal in each of the last 7 games for this competition. In 10 games, he suffered the first goal 4 times and never got the comeback.
Leipzig comes for this match after a draw away from home, for a ball, against Leverkusen. One of the great strengths of the house emblem is the way it manages to counterattack. It should be noted that, generally, when they invest in the offensive process they do so through the right flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by defender Klostermann. The local coach is expected to play again in a 4-4-2, in which the two players responsible for endangering the opponent are Werner and Matheus Cunha. Coach Julian Nagelsmann will not be able to count on Konaté, Kampl and Wolf, for being injured.
Wolfsburg :
The visiting team is currently in 2nd position, with 15 points won, after 4 wins and 3 draws. In the penultimate match, he won out against Mainz 05 by (0-1). In the last match, he won at home against Union Berlin by (1‑0). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 matches he has recorded 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 25 goals scored and 26 suffered; against 8 wins and 7 draws in his stadium, with 36 goals scored and 14 suffered. In the last game he played for Friendly, he tied with Holstein Kiel at home for (1‑1). In their last away game, for the UEFA Europa League, they tied for (1‑1) against Saint-Étienne. In its last 10 away games, Wolfsburg records 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored at least one goal in each of the last 7 games for this competition.
The Wolfsburg comes for this match after a draw, to a ball, in a friendly against Holstein. The visiting team generally acts in a tactical system in 5-2-3, favoring rapid transitions, mainly through the wings. In this tactical scheme, the three men responsible for launching the panic in the rival defense are João Victor, Weghorst and Mehmedi. Coach Oliver Glasner will not be able to count on Casteels, Brooks, Roussillon, Camacho, Schlager and Ginczek, as they are still injured.
