Wolfsburg have decided to part ways with head coach Ralph Hasenhuttl after their recent loss against Borussia Dortmund. Interim manager Daniel Bauer will lead the team in the upcoming match against Hoffenheim on Friday.
Both teams are safe in the Bundesliga standings with only two games remaining in the season. This match, which kicks off the second-to-last round of fixtures, might have a relaxed end-of-season vibe.
Team news
There are several injury concerns for both sides heading into this game.
Wolfsburg will be missing their captain Maximilian Arnold due to suspension, while Mattias Svanberg and Bennit Broger are ruled out. Lukas Nmecha, Lovro Majer, and Kavin Paredes are also doubtful for the match.
Hoffenheim will have to do without Valentin Gendrey, and Ozan Kabak and Marius Butler are uncertain to feature due to injuries.
The stats
Wolfsburg's recent form has been poor, failing to score in five of their last seven Bundesliga matches.
The home team has drawn four games with a 1-1 scoreline this season.
There is potential for goals in this match as 13 of the last 16 league meetings between these two teams have had over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in eight of the last 10 encounters.
Only two teams have conceded more goals than Hoffenheim's total of 62 in the 2024-2025 Bundesliga season.
In their last three away games in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim have seen over 3.5 goals scored in each match.
Prediction
Due to Wolfsburg's recent struggles, they made the decision to part ways with manager Hasenhuttl.
Having gone eight games without a win, Wolfsburg's hopes of European qualification have faded after six defeats in their last seven matches.
With their focus likely turning to next season, this game may have a late-season vibe.
While Hoffenheim has secured their Bundesliga status, they will want to improve significantly next season, currently with only seven wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses in 32 league games.
With both teams having defensive issues recently, a draw seems a likely outcome, reminiscent of their previous 2-2 draw at the Volkswagen Arena.