The Matchday 33 clash in the Bundesliga between Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim will take place on May 9 at the Volkswagen Arena. Wolfsburg vs. Hoffenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Wolfsburg
In the last round, the team suffered a 0-4 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund. This loss marked Wolfsburg's sixth in their last seven league matches (1 draw), with the team managing to score in only two of those games. The team has conceded in 11 consecutive Bundesliga matches. In the standings, Wolfsburg is in 12th place and has no chance of competing for European spots.
The contract with head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl has been terminated. Daniel Bauer will serve as interim head coach until the end of the season.
- The team's winless streak in the Bundesliga stands at 8 matches (2 draws, 6 losses).
- Wolfsburg has not scored more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 home league matches.
- The club has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 8 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Wolfsburg (4-4-2)
Kamil Grabara – Kilian Fischer, Denis Vavro, Joakim Maehle, Kostas Koulierakis – Aster Vranckx, Patrick Wimmer, Bence Dardai, Andreas Skov Olsen – Lukas Nmecha, Tiago Tomas.
Hoffenheim
In the last round, the team from Sinsheim played a thrilling 4-4 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach. Christian Ilzer's side has only one win in their last 8 league matches (3 draws, 4 losses), and they have kept a clean sheet in only one of those games. Hoffenheim has conceded 62 goals in total, with only a couple of tournament outsiders having a worse record. They are in 15th place in the standings, 5 points clear of the relegation playoff zone.
- Hoffenheim has scored in 6 consecutive Bundesliga matches.
- The team has not won in 5 of their last 7 away league matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of their last 9 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Hoffenheim (4-4-2)
Luka Philipp – Arthur Chaves, Leo Estigor, Stanley Nsoki, Pavel Kaderabek – Anton Stach, Andrej Kramaric, Tom Bischof, Marius Bulter – Adam Hlozek, Bazoumana Toure.
Defender Valantin Jandre is injured.
Referee
Matthias Jellenbeck (Germany)
Matches – 11 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 18%.
Wolfsburg vs. Hoffenheim: Match Prediction
Securing just one point in the remaining two rounds will almost certainly allow Christian Ilzer's team to avoid the relegation playoffs. Hoffenheim has a better goal difference than Holstein Kiel, who are in 16th place. Nevertheless, Hoffenheim will be keen to improve it. The team is currently in good scoring form, with a goal streak of 6 matches in the Bundesliga, scoring at least two goals in their last four games.
Wolfsburg's management was so disappointed with the team's results that they decided not to wait until the end of the season and parted ways with Ralph Hasenhüttl after the last round, where his team suffered their first heavy defeat in the current championship. This highlighted the club's defensive issues: 11 consecutive league matches with goals conceded. Even at home, Wolfsburg has only managed two clean sheets in the Bundesliga 2024/25 season.
My prediction: Hoffenheim individual total over 1
