Wolfsburg host Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday at the VW Arena in a massive Bundesliga fixture. The Wolves are 13th in the Bundesliga standings, five points ahead of the relegation-playoff place.
Arminia Bielefeld are the team currently in the relegation-playoff place chasing Wolfsburg and Bundesliga safety. The visitors are coming off of a draw last time out against Stuttgart 1-1. The draw allowed Bielefeld to move out of the automatic relegation places and into the playoff spot.
Wolfsburg are on a three-match losing streak in the Bundesliga. The Wolves are desperate for a win to improve their chances of staying out of the bottom three. Wolfsburg qualified for the Champions League last term under former coach Oliver Glasner.
Glasner moved to Eintracht Frankfurt in the offseason and has led the Eagles to the Europa League quarterfinals. Wolfsburg started the current campaign under coach Mark van Bommel before sacking the Dutchman. Florian Kohfeldt was appointed coach of Wolfsburg following van Bommel’s exit.
Arminia Bielefeld took four points form the last 18 points available in the league. They scored a mere two goals across the last six games, while conceding 10 times to opponents.
Wolfsburg also took four points from the last 18 points on offer in the Bundesliga. They scored six times across the last six games, but conceded 12 goals in that time.
The Wolves have blown hot and cold at home this season. They have a record of 5W-2D-7L at home. Arminia Bielefeld have a road record of 3W-3D-8L. Each of Arminia Bielefeld’s last four away games finished in defeat.
Wolfsburg are unbeaten in eight straight games in all competitions versus Arminia Bielefeld. Six of those eight games ended as wins for the Wolves.
Arminia Bielefeld coach Frank Kramer has two players on the injured list ahead of the match. Fabian Klos is a major doubt due to a head injury. He isn’t expected back until late April. Midfielder Sebastian Vasiliadis has a knock but could be available to Kramer.
Wolfsburg coach Kohfeldt could be missing six players for Bielefeld’s visit. Defender Jerome Roussillon is suffering from an illness and could miss out. Luca Waldschmidt has an ankle injury and could miss out.
Goalkeeper Koen Casteels is a doubt with a hip injury. Mickey van de Ven has a hamstring injury. He could miss the game too. Defenders Paulo Otavio and William are both recovering from ACL injuries and are likely to miss the game.
Despite Wolfsburg’s poor form and player fitness issues, they should pick up a win with under 2.5 goals. Arminia Bielefeld are on a four-game losing streak on the road and it should continue this weekend.