Matchday 19 of the Bundesliga will see Wolfsburg take on Holstein Kiel on January 24 at the Volkswagen Arena. Wolfsburg vs. Holstein Kiel: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Sven Jablonski (Germany)
Matches – 8 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 38;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 25%.
Predicted lineups for Wolfsburg vs. Holstein Kiel
Wolfsburg (4-1-3-2): Kamil Grabara – Joakim Maehle, Kostas Koulierakis, Denis Vavro, Kilian Fischer – Maximilian Arnold – Yannick Gerhardt, Bence Dardai, Patrick Wimmer – Mohamed Amoura, Lukas Nmecha.
Holstein Kiel (3-4-2-1): Timon Wellenreuther – Max Geschwill, David Zech, Marko Ivezic – Finn Porath, Nikolai Remberg, Magnus Knudsen, Lasse Rosenboom – Suto Machino, Alexander Bernhardsson – Phil Harris.
Each team’s starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is listed.
Wolfsburg
In the previous round, Ralf Hasenhüttl's men suffered a 2-3 defeat to Bayern Munich. This result extended the club's uncompromising series to nine matches in the league (6 wins, 3 losses). Wolfsburg is currently in 7th place in the standings, just one point shy of the European competition zone, with their closest rival Freiburg trailing only by goal difference. Notably, the club has already conceded 19 goals in home matches in the Bundesliga 2024/25 – only Hoffenheim (20) and Holstein Kiel (25) have worse records.
Midfielders Lovro Majer and Kevin Paredes are still recovering from injuries. Additionally, midfielder Jakub Kaminski will miss the game due to health issues.
- Opponents have scored at least three times in 9 of Wolfsburg's last 11 home league matches.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 10 home games in this tournament.
- Wolfsburg's defense has been breached in the first half in 8 of their last 10 home league matches.
Holstein Kiel
In the 18th round, Marcel Rapp's side lost 1-3 to Hoffenheim. The team has only won twice in their last nine league matches, with opponents proving stronger in the other encounters. The club occupies the 17th spot in the standings, three points away from the playoff zone, while their lead over pursuer Bochum has shrunk to just one point.
Defender Carl Johansson and midfielder Marvin Schulz are out due to health issues, while midfielder Lewis Holtby will miss the game due to suspension.
- Holstein Kiel has conceded at least twice in their last 8 away league matches.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 4 of the team's last 5 away games in the league.
- The club has conceded first in their last 6 away matches in this tournament.
Wolfsburg vs. Holstein Kiel: Match Prediction
Wolfsburg has been performing well in recent home league matches. The team is unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 home games in this tournament (3 wins, 1 draw). On the other hand, Holstein Kiel struggles to earn points in away league matches. Marcel Rapp's team has lost 6 of their last 8 away games in this tournament, with the other matches ending in draws.
Both teams play open football, often scoring and allowing opponents to score. There have been goals from both sides in 9 of Wolfsburg's last 10 home games and in Holstein Kiel's last 8 away league matches. I expect both teams to score in the upcoming match, with the hosts remaining unbeaten. My prediction: 1X and Both Teams to Score – Yes
