Hoffenheim vs Wolfsburg prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2022-11-11 14:30.
The slide down the Bundesliga table continued in midweek for Hoffenheim, who conceded three times inside the opening 30 minutes en route to a 4-2 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt. AndrĂ© Breitenreiterâs men are now winless in four league games (D1, L3) and have dropped out of the top half with their latest setback, and they need a response to lift the negative mood around the club ahead of the break for the FIFA World Cup.
Hoffenheimâs troubles arenât limited to their travels, as theyâve also failed to win any of their last four home games in the Bundesliga (D1, L3). The Blues did face three of the current top five in that run, so perhaps the visit of Wolfsburg may provide an easier test, especially as theyâve lost just two of the last nine H2Hs at the PreZero Arena (W5, D2).
The Wolves will make the journey south in buoyant mood, fresh from comfortably beating Borussia Dortmund in their last fixture, a result which saw them leapfrog Hoffenheim in the table. Niko KovaÄ praised the âfantastic desireâ of his side as they extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches across all competitions (W5, D3), as the Croatian continues to mastermind a brilliant recovery after a poor start to the season.
A water-tight defence has been key in Wolfsburgâs recent upturn in form, as theyâve not conceded a single goal in any of their last three Bundesliga games (W3). A firm rearguard may be even more necessary after star forward Lukas Nmecha was ruled out for an extended period through injury, giving KovaÄ something to ponder ahead of their next outing.
Players to watch: Centre back Ozan Kabak has been one of Hoffenheimâs most potent attacking forces, directly contributing to seven goals in 15 appearances (G4, A3). Perhaps capable of stepping into his injured brotherâs shoes, Felix Nmecha has had a hand in four goals in his last four Bundesliga games (G2, A2).
Hot stat: Only Schalke and Bochum, the Bundesligaâs bottom two, have scored fewer goals away from home than the seven Wolfsburg have managed.