Wolfsburg
- Wolfsburg's recent form is mixed with two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five games.
- VfL Wolfsburg have conceded seven times in six home games across all competitions this season.
Kaiserslautern
- Kaiserslautern's recent record is similarly mixed with two wins and three defeats in their last five.
- Kaiserslautern will be up for this match and they should get their fair share of the ball, especially if Wolfsburg are unable to maintain their intensity.
Matchup
- VfL Wolfsburg should have far too much for FC Kaiserslautern on paper, but the styles of these two sides suggest the hosts will have to work for the win on Saturday.
- Tobias Strobl's side are set up to play on the front foot, prioritizing possession and pressing opponents high up the field.
- However, this approach isn't without its risks, especially at home where VfL Wolfsburg have won one, drawn one and lost four of their six matches across all competitions.
Key Players
- Konstantinos Koulierakis has been Wolfsburg's sharpest edge with two of his three goals in the last five coming in the 3-1 win over Telstar yesterday.
- Marlon Ritter is the spark of Kaiserslautern with a couple of his four goals in the same period coming in the 0-1 away win at 1. FC Magdeburg.
Betting Insights
- Wolfsburg are the odds-on favorite at 1.64, while Kaiserslautern are 4.5 and the draw is available at 4.2.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 is a good price, and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.57 looks live if Kaiserslautern can land a few counterattacks in this matchup of completely different styles.
Prediction
The hosts should have enough in the locker to justify their favorite status, but the better play here is surely on goals .
