Wolfsburg are eager to bounce back with a win as they face FC Koln in the Bundesliga this Saturday. Meanwhile, FC Koln has struggled to secure a victory in their last five league games, leaving them in the automatic relegation zone.
Match Preview
After drawing 1-1 against Mainz 05 and Heidenheim following the winter break, Wolfsburg took an early lead in both games through Vaclav Cerny.
However, they were unable to hold on to their lead, resulting in two draws. Despite narrowly missing out on a European qualification last season, head coach Niko Kovac’s team is currently seven points behind sixth and seventh place.
On the other hand, FC Koln suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund in their last game. With 11 defeats this season, they find themselves three points away from safety, making the situation increasingly dire for them.
Team Form Guide
Wolfsburg’s Bundesliga form: L L W L D D
Wolfsburg’s form (all competitions): L L W L D D
FC Koln’s Bundesliga form: W D L L D L
Team News
Wolfsburg will be missing Ridle Baku, Patrick Wimmer, and Lukas Nmecha due to injury. However, Cerny will be aiming to continue his goal-scoring form from the right flank.
Meanwhile, FC Koln will be without David Selke, Luca Waldschmidt, and Mark Uth due to injury. As a result, Sargis Adamyan may be called upon to lead the line against Wolfsburg.
Possible Starting Lineups
Wolfsburg: (4-2-3-1)
Casteels;
Maehle, Bornauw, Jenz, Rogerio;
Gerhardt, Arnold;
Cerny, Majer, Kaminski;
Wind FC
Koln: (4-2-3-1)
Schwabe;
Schmitz, Hubers, Chabot, Finkgrafe;
Martel, Huseinbasic;
Ljubicic, Thielmann, Kainz;
Adamyan
Prediction: Wolfsburg 1-0 FC Koln
With both teams struggling to score goals this season, we anticipate a low-scoring match. Wolfsburg’s ability to find the net in their recent games gives them the edge, while FC Koln’s relegation fate seems increasingly likely.
