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Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Bayern Munich
4-4-2
Wolfsburg
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(75) 60 Goals 23 (44)
(52) 38 Assists 26 (36)
(7) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 25.5
182.4 Average Height (cm) 184.3
(1.1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(55%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 54% (53%)
(1.2) 1 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.7 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Daniel van Buyten Out 7.45
Diego Contento Out 6.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Srdjan Lakic Out 6.11
Thomas Hitzlsperger Out 6.15
Hrvoje Cale Out 5.78
Patrick Helmes Out 7.26
Sotirios Kyrgiakos Out 6.04
Mateusz Klich Out N/A

Team News

Bayern Munich
  • Daniel van Buyten is injured and will most likely be replaced by Jerome Boateng.
  • Franck Ribéry returns from suspension and will start on the left wing, with Toni Kroos likely to drop to the bench.
Wolfsburg
  • After a promising debut last weekend, Ricardo Rodriguez will probably start at left-back again, with Marcel Schäfer moving into midfield.
  • Alexander Madlung and Felipe Lopes could start at centre-back, although Magath has several other options in this position.
  • Jan Polak and Petr Jiracek could start in central midfield again, although Josué is an option for the starting line-up as well.
  • Mario Mandzukic returns from injury and will most likely start alongside Giovanni Sio up front.

Prediction

  • After a disappointing defeat at Gladbach last weekend, Bayern desperately need a convincing home win. The return of Franck Ribéry should give the team a boost, with the Frenchman one of their top performers in the first half of the season.
  • Wolfsburg managed a narrow home win against Cologne last weekend and some of their new winter signings made promising debuts. It remains to be seen whether manager Magath can finally implement a consistent system. Away at the Allainz Arena, every player will be highly motivated to show that he belongs in the team in the future.
  • Expect Bayern to dominate possession and Wolfsburg to defend with two disciplined banks of four. The away team has to rely on counter-attacks and might get their only chances on the break.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: Bayern win 3-1
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 B. Munich 23 4 7 73 wldwww
8 Wolfsburg 13 5 16 44 llldwl

Top Players

Bayern Munich
Wolfsburg
F. Ribéry 7.76
A. Robben 7.49
T. Kroos 7.49
P. Helmes 7.26
M. Mandzukic 7.26
A. Dejagah 6.86
M. Gomez 26
A. Robben 12
F. Ribéry 12
P. Helmes 12
M. Mandzukic 12
M. Schäfer 5
F. Ribéry 12
T. Kroos 9
T. Müller 7
M. Mandzukic 8
A. Dejagah 7
M. Schäfer 5

Match Forecast

Bayern Munich will dominate possession  
Bayern Munich will score as a result of a through ball  
Bayern Munich will score as a result of an opposition error  
Bayern Munich will score from a wingplay situation  
Wolfsburg will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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