The Bundesliga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as VfL Wolfsburg take on an impressive Eintracht Frankfurt side in an important encounter at the Volkswagen Arena on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
VfL Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Preview
VfL Wolfsburg are in seventh place in the Bundesliga standings and have not been at their best this season. The hosts defeated Hannover 96 by a narrow 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have blown hot and cold this season. The away side defeated TSG Hoffenheim by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
VfL Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- VfL Wolfsburg have a good recent record against Eintracht Frankfurt and have won 20 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Eintracht Frankfurt's eight victories.
- VfL Wolfsburg have secured 22 victories against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga - their joint-highest number of victories against a single opponent in the competition.
- Since they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home in December 2012, VfL Wolfsburg have found the back of the net in their last 23 matches against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.
- VfL Wolfsburg have lost five of their last seven matches at home in the Bundesliga and have conceded three goals in each of these defeats.
- VfL Wolfsburg are yet to play out a draw in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions under Ralph Hasenhuttl.
VfL Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Eintracht Frankfurt gave a good account of themselves last week and will need to be more consistent to move up the league table. Hugo Ekitike found the back of the net against TSG Hoffenheim and will look to add to his goal tally this weekend.
VfL Wolfsburg can pack a punch on their day and have a point to prove going into this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: VfL Wolfsburg 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
VfL Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Eintracht Frankfurt to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Hugo Ekitike to score - Yes