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Full time: Wolfsburg 2-3 Leipzig
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Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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90%
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Kilian Fischer
10 times under pressure
88'
And again!
Wolfsburg struggle to clear a corner and as Leipzig recycle possession, Baumgartner is once again played through. He fierce close-range shot is well saved by Grabara though.
87'
Baumgartner again!
Poulsen slips in the Austrian this time and it's a better angle for a shot but he drags it wide of the far post. That could have put the game to bed for Leipzig.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
84'
Opening for Baumgartner
Geertruida with some neat footwork outside the Wolfsburg box before threading a pass through to Baumgartner. He shapes to shoot but drags the ball back, sending Grabara the wrong way. For a moment he has the goal at his mercy but a defender quickly slides in to block.
83'
What a save!
Gerhardt with a brilliant volley inside the Leipzig penalty area, his effort only matched by Gulácsi's incredible save!
82'
Wolfsburg on top
It's wave after wave of attacks from the home side now. An equaliser is in the air...
80'
Bad memories
Leipzig have let a 3-0 lead slip once already this season, eventually drawing 3-3 against Bochum on Matchday 18.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
76'
Impact subs!
Give yourself a pat on the back, Herr Hasenhüttl! Mæhle slots the ball into the path of Skov Olsen and he buries a first-time effort into the net. Wolfsburg are back in this!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Different scorers
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All change
Wolfsburg bring on some fresh attacking legs as they bid to get back into the game, while Leipzig introduce some experienced old hands to steer the game home.
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Substitution
71'
Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
70'
Brilliant save!
Wind releases Amoura down the left. He cuts inside Klostermann and curls a fine shot towards goal that Gulácsi does well to paw over for a corner.
67'
Rinse and repeat
A similar situation at the other end of the pitch almost straight away as Šeško tears into the box down the left and, instead of passing to the unmarked Baku, opts to shoot. His effort is blocked by a defender.
65'
Amoura!
The Wolfsburg forward wriggles free inside the box and angles a powerful shot just wide of the post. Gerhardt voices his frustration as he was completely free at the back post and would have had a tap-in if Amoura had passed.
64'
Efficient
Goal attempts
7off target
3on target
8off target
3on target
61'
Over from Šeško
The big Leipzig forward twists and turns inside the Wolfsburg box and gets a shot away but it's deflected over for a corner.
58'
Fischer with a banger!
There appears to be very little danger when Fischer receives the ball on the right, 30 yard from goal. But he's given the space to stride forward and curl a brilliant left-footed shot into the far top corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Ninth of the season
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50'
What a goal!
Patient build-up play from Leipzig as they stroke the ball around the Wolfsburg box. Baku lays it off for Xavi, who curls an absolute beauty into the corner from 25 yards out.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
47'
Openda has a go
There appears to be little on as Xavi picks up the ball in the Wolfsburg half but he pings it forward to Openda and all of a sudden Leipzig have a chance. The forward gets a shot away but it's blocked by Vavro.
46'
Peeeeep!
Wolfsburg get us going again. No substitutions from either side.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Wolfsburg 0-2 Leipzig
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Half-time
43'
Leipzig punching above their weight
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
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0.67
0.39
2
Goals
41'
Openda!?
Xavi releases Openda down Leipzig's left and the forward has so much space he seems to doubt what's going on. He advances into the box and could go even further forward and get a shot away, but inexplicably tries to cross into the middle for Šeško and the ball gets cleared.
38'
Crossbar!
Kamiński shows his pace as he dribbles forward on the counter and does well to shield the ball from two defenders. He gets a shot away but it hits the top of the crossbar and bounces clear!
37'
Next opening
Arnold curls a free-kick from the right into the Leipzig area and finds Wimmer, whose header is too central. It's an easy save for Gulácsi.
35'
Wolfsburg improving
The Wolves are starting to grow into the game more and are spending more time in Leipzig's half. Dardai has his next chance as he meets a cross from the right but his header is blocked.
Drought over
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Rare fumble from Xavi
Following a Wolfsburg corner, Leipzig break forward at pace. Šeško races half the length of the pitch and pokes the ball forward to Xavi, the visitors now three-on-two. Xavi has Openda to his right and Šeško to his left but his attempted pass to the former is too slow and behind him, allowing Wolfsburg to recover and clear the danger.
27'
This one counts!
Xavi doubles Leipzig lead with a fine goal. Arnold slips and loses the ball in midfield and Leipzig punish him ruthlessly. Vermeeren drives forward in a central position before slipping a pass to his left for Xavi. The Dutchman jinks inside past a couple of challenges and rifles a low shot into the corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
25'
Leipzig putting in the hard yards
23'
Post!
Out of the blue, Wolfsburg almost equalise! Arnold whips in a devilish, left-footed cross and finds Dardai in the Leipzig penalty box. his glancing header bounces off the right-hand post and back to the youngster, who hits over on the rebound!
22'
Goal disallowed
Šeško has the ball in the net but it's chalked off following a VAR review as the forward was offside earlier in the build-up.
21'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
Impressive record
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15'
Leipzig's to lose
Leipzig's to lose
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34.5 %
Now
56.4 %
12'
Leipzig lead!
It's been coming and Leipzig's pressure has taken its toll. Wimmer dallies on the ball just outside the penalty area and is robbed of possession by Baku, who prods it to Openda. The Belgian forward wastes no time in drilling a low shot into the bottom left-hand corner.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
10'
Baku has a go
A neat move from Leipzig down the right culminates with Baku cutting inside and firing a left-footed shot at goal. He doesn't catch it cleanly with his weaker foot, though, and it's easily dealt with.
7'
Chance for Wind!
Amoura wriggles into the box down the right and his cut-back is only half cleared - straight to Wind. The forward shoots from a tight angle but his effort towards the near post misses the target.
6'
Brawn to go with the brains
4'
Šeško!
The visitors have wasted no time in asserting their dominance here, with the majority of the action taking place in Wolfsburg's half. A good move down the right ends with the ball being pulled back to Šeško, whose shot from close to the penalty area is blocked.
2'
Xavi has a go
Leipzig get forward well and the ball is worked to Xavi, lurking on the left-hand edge of the penalty area. He dances inside and aims a shot towards the far corner but it's always rising and sails over the bar.
1'
Here we go!
Leipzig get Matchday 29 up and running!
Kick-off!
Striding out
The teams are walking out on the pitch, it's almost go-time here!
Pre-match rituals
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More on those teams
Leipzig have made two enforced changes following last week's 3-1 win over Hoffenheim, with both Raum and Orbán absent from the squad due to muscular complaints. Klostermann replaces the former at left-back, with Bitshiabu slotting into central defence for Orbán. Wolfsburg have likewise made two changes following last week's 1-0 loss at Union Berlin. Dardai comes in for Vranckx in central midfield, while Mæhle drops to the bench for Vavro.
Wolfsburg starting XI
Grabara - Fischer, Odogu, Vavro - Kamiński, Dárdai, Arnold (c), Gerhardt - Wind - Wimmer, Amoura
Wolfsburg subs
Müller, Koulierakis, Roerslev, Mæhle, Vranckx, Paredes, Skov Olsen, Nmecha, Tomás
Leipzig starting XI
Gulácsi (c) - Nedeljkovic, Castello, Bitshiabu, Klostermann - Baku, Vermeeren, Seiwald, Xavi - Šeško, Openda
Leipzig subs
Vandevoordt, Geertruida, Norbye, Voufack, Haidara, Baumgartner, Kampl, Poulsen, Gomis
Zsolt Lőw on facing Wolfsburg
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Ralph Hasenhüttl on facing Leipzig
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Probable line-ups
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Frenemies
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