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Bundesliga: Wolfsburg vs RB Leipzig
Kickoff Time: 2025-04-12 02:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Wolfsburg suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Union Berlin in the last round, extending their losing streak in the league to three matches. Currently, Wolfsburg sits in 12th place in the Bundesliga standings with a record of 10 wins, eight draws, and 10 losses. This season, their most notable improvement has been in attack, having already scored 49 league goals—surpassing their total from the previous campaign. This is largely thanks to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, who brought his set-piece expertise from Southampton to the Bundesliga. Wolfsburg now ranks among the league’s best in set-piece goals, making them a potent offensive weapon. Additionally, their buildup play and counterattacking have also seen significant improvement. However, their biggest issue lies in defense, with an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game exposing clear vulnerabilities at the back.
RB Leipzig, on the other hand, secured a 3-1 home victory over Hoffenheim in their last match, ending a two-game losing streak and marking new manager Zsolt Low’s first win in charge. They currently sit fifth in the Bundesliga with 12 wins, nine draws, and seven losses, just one point behind fourth-placed Mainz—leaving them within touching distance of a Champions League spot. With their elimination from the DFB-Pokal, securing a top-four finish has become Leipzig’s primary objective. Yet, their biggest weakness this season has been their away form. In their last 10 away matches, they’ve managed only one win, four draws, and five losses. These struggles on the road have severely hampered their overall performance, making improving away results the key challenge for manager Zsolt Low in the race for the top four.
On paper, RB Leipzig clearly outclasses Wolfsburg in terms of overall strength, form, and league position—but their dismal away record remains a major flaw. Moreover, Leipzig’s recent managerial change means their tactics are still a work in progress. Given these factors, Wolfsburg could capitalize on home advantage to secure at least a point in this encounter.
Wolfsburg’s Last 5 Games: LLLDW
25-04-06 Union Berlin 1-0 Wolfsburg
25-03-29 Wolfsburg 0-1 FC Heidenheim
25-03-15 Augsburg 1-0 Wolfsburg
25-03-08 Wolfsburg 1-1 St. Pauli
25-03-01 Werder Bremen 1-2 Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig’s Last 5 Games: WLLWD
25-04-05 RB Leipzig 3-1 Hoffenheim
25-04-03 VfB Stuttgart 3-1 RB Leipzig
25-03-29 Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 RB Leipzig
25-03-16 RB Leipzig 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
25-03-09 Freiburg 0-0 RB Leipzig
Head To Head Record:
25-02-27 RB Leipzig 1-0 Wolfsburg
24-11-30 RB Leipzig 1-5 Wolfsburg
24-04-13 RB Leipzig 3-0 Wolfsburg
23-11-25 Wolfsburg 2-1 RB Leipzig
23-11-01 Wolfsburg 1-0 RB Leipzig
Prediction: Wolfsburg to win or Draw