Wolfsburg vs Union Berlin prediction: GERMANY: Bundesliga betting tips on match 2023-09-15 13:30.
After suffering a 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim on the road in their previous Bundesliga match, the international break seemingly presented an ideal chance for Wolfsburg to regroup. With six points on the board already (W2, L1), the hosts’ early season form has been overall successful, especially as it took the Wolves until matchday eight to break that tally last season.
That solid start means that maybe an eye could already be cast towards a return to European football this campaign for their fans, but they should be wary when welcoming Union Berlin – a side they failed to beat in all three H2Hs last season (D1, L2). They also remain shaky at home despite a matchday one win against Heidenheim, which was their third triumph from their ten most recent Bundesliga games at Volkswagen Arena.
With one eye no doubt on their Champions League debut away to Real Madrid to follow, Union manager Urs Fischer will hope that his side can fully focus here as they look to claim their first win in club history away to Wolfsburg (D1, L4). Four of those five prior winless visits saw the Iron Ones kept off the scoresheet, though it appears likely to change this time around as the visitors enter having scored eight times in three matches – the fifth-most in the competition as of the end of last round.
A 3-0 loss at home to Leipzig last time out will have proven an eye-opener for Fischer’s side though, especially as it made it three league matches this season without a clean sheet. There’s still improvement to be made on the road too, with Union winning just two of their prior seven away matches in the competition (D1, L4).
Players to watch: Wolfsburg’s Patrick Wimmer has never lost a Bundesliga match when scoring (W5, D2), which includes this corresponding fixture from last season ( D1-1). Similarly, Union have lost only once across Kevin Behrens’ 12 goalscoring Bundesliga appearances for the club (W10, D1). This season, he has four goals from three league outings.
Hot streak: Union haven’t lost consecutive Bundesliga matches in a 48-game period dating back to since February 2022.