After Oliver Glasner left in May 2021, Wolfsburg’s performance declined. Under the Austrian coach, the team finished the 2020-21 season in third place, but in 2022, they finished in 12th place.
Niko Kovac improved Wolfsburg’s results and brought the team back to the top of the standings in the 2022-23 season. However, numerous injuries during the 2023-24 season led to a series of failures in the Bundesliga, causing Kovac’s team to drop to 14th place in the table and resulting in the Croatian coach’s dismissal.
Ralph Hasenhüttl took over as coach eight rounds before the end of the season but was unable to improve the situation. The team won four matches but also suffered four defeats.
Only Lukas Nmecha and Rogério are recovering from injuries at the beginning of the current season. But even without them, Wolfsburg’s lineup looks solid and could pose problems for Bayern Munich.
Hasenhüttl’s team played six pre-season matches, including the first round of the German Cup, and won two, drew two, and lost two. Wolfsburg scored nine goals and conceded nine.
Last season, the Wolves were one of the worst teams in the league in terms of goals scored, but judging by their friendly matches, the new coach is gradually improving the offensive play. Therefore, the main concern is Wolfsburg’s defensive play, which could result in conceding many goals against Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich, a club synonymous with Bundesliga dominance, has seen a shift in fortunes. They ended last season in an unfamiliar third place despite leading the league in expected points.
Their defensive issues were particularly glaring, with a significant number of goals conceded due to defensive lapses, something Vincent Kompany is keen to address as he steps into the managerial role.
During the summer transfer window, Bayern Munich signed defensive midfielder João Palhinha for €50 million to help improve their defensive transitions and provide better cover in the midfield and penalty area. They also sold Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United for €45 million, almost covering the cost of Palhinha’s transfer.
In the previous season, Bayer 04 Leverkusen conceded only 24 goals, one of the best defensive records in Bundesliga history.
It’s worth noting that Bayern Munich used to have a reliable defense under Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, and Carlo Ancelotti from 2011 to 2017. In those years, the club conceded between 17 and 24 goals per season in the Bundesliga, which is a fantastic record compared to the 45 goals conceded last season.
In the preseason, Bayern Munich’s defense was tested in two matches against Tottenham, where they scored five goals but also conceded three. Their defense did not look reliable, and they could have conceded more goals.
So it will be interesting to see how Bayern Munich’s defense performs against Wolfsburg, who showed a strong attacking display in their preseason matches.
Bet hereWith Bayern Munich’s key players, aside from Leroy Sané, fit and ready for the Bundesliga opener, Wolfsburg is set to face a formidable challenge. The arrival of Michael Olise has further strengthened Bayern’s already potent attack, and it will be difficult for Wolfsburg to contain them.
Wolfsburg may be able to score a goal in this match, but they are unlikely to compete with the visitors in terms of creating scoring opportunities and goals. The option of Bayern Munich winning with odds of 1.47 looks extremely attractive.
Bayern Munich has one of the strongest attacking lines in European football. With the addition of defensive midfielder João Palhinha, Joshua Kimmich now has the opportunity to play in a more attacking role and receive the ball more frequently in the final third of the field, where he can be very productive.
Bayern Munich could very well score more than one goal in this match, and odds of 1.41 seem like a good option to consider.
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