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WOB Wolfsburg Wolfsburg - BMG M'gladbach M'gladbach

WOB

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BMG

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90' +2'
J. Castrop

Volkswagen Arena(27,947 Spectators)

Tobias Stieler

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Moritz Nicolas

0:15

Watch: Tabaković on "a hard fight"

Full-time: Wolfsburg 0-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach

The game ends goalless here at the Volkswagen Arena, with neither side being able to strike a decisive blow this afternoon. Gladbach were by far the better side in the first half but struggled to cause Wolfsburg problems in the second 45, with the hosts also struggling to penetrate the Foals' backline despite looking the more threatening. The game did burst into life right at the end when Wolfsburg were rightly furious with the challenges of Castrop which eventually saw him dismissed, but there wasn't to be any goal related drama for either team.

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Full-time

90'

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Yellow card

90'

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Yellow card

90'

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Yellow card

0:27

Castrop dismissed!

He goes right through the back of Daghim with a reckless challenge before slicing down Kumbedi and is rightly given his marching orders.

90'

+ 2

Red card

90'

+ 2

Substitution

Fabio Chiarodia

90'

Last throw of the dice

Will either side find a late, late winner?

89'

Substitution

Haris Tabaković

85'

So close to a winner!

Reyna gets his head on the end of a cross from Hack and sees his looping effort hit the inside of the post and bounce toward Grabara's hands.

83'

Substitution

82'

Seeing it out

Gladbach have had to work hard defensively in this half but are now back controlling possession in these late stages.

Tackles won

65

84

79'

Kumbedi wide

Koulierakis' cross travels all the way to the far post, where the arriving Kumbedi can't direct his finish on target.

77'

Substitution

77'

Substitution

Fizzling out

The tempo has certainly dropped in recent minutes. Can Wolfsburg capitalise on their possession before the game's conclusion, or will Gladbach spoil the party?

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71'

Surprising switch?

Amoura had three of Wolfsburg's five attempts on goal and looked one of their most threatening players.

70'

Substitution

70'

Substitution

68'

Hard yards

Wolfsburg are giving their all to find a goal here but are still looking blunt in the attacking third.

Sprints

140

128

Tale of two halves

It's now Gladbach who are struggling to get a grip in this second half, although the hosts are struggling to created meaningful chances.

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61'

Yellow card

Fabio Chiarodia

58'

Brilliant tackle

Just as Honorat is about to stride into the box, Belocian sweeps the ball away with a superb sliding tackle.

55'

Closing the gap

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).

Wolfsburg's positive opening 10 minutes to this half have seen them reduce the gap in xG.

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Goals

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Positive start

Having been spectators for much of the first half, Wolfsburg have started brightly in this second 45.

0:27

Costly mix up!

Wimmer skips past a couple of challenges down the right before crossing, with his ball evading Pejčinović just outside the six-yard boy. Amoura and Zehnter both rush to slam the loose ball toward goal but get in each others way, with Amoura's eventual effort bobbling into Nicolas' arms.

46'

We're back!

The second half is up and running.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Wolfsburg 0-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach

The scores are level at the break, although Gladbach will be frustrated that they're not ahead given their dominance so far. Wolfsburg did threaten on occasion, but it was the Foals who looked the better side from minute one, forcing Grabara into some good saves and dominating possession.

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Half-time

45'

Clips the post!

Amoura looks for the bottom corner from the edge of the box but sets his finish slightly too far out, seeing it clips the outside of the post and roll behind.

40'

Pejčinović denied

Eriksen slips him in inside the box but Nicolas is out quickly to deny his poked finish.

37'

Blazed over

Grabara gives the ball away and Gladbach capitalise, with Stöger feeding Tabaković inside the box. He buys himself a yard of space for a shot, before sending the ball wildly over the bar.

35'

Scally again!

He flashes a shot across goal from a tight angle which doesn't go far wide.

30'

Elusive Foals

Wolfsburg have found it difficult to get a foothold in this game.

Possession (%)

3169

29'

Tabaković from range

He unleashes a powerful strike from distance which calls Grabara into action.

In control

The visitors remain in the driving seat, despite Wolfsburg's best efforts.

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23'

Grabara collects

Honorat races away down the right before sliding a cross into the box which the Wolfsburg 'keeper bursts out to collect.

21'

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).

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BMG

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8 s

0:23

Getting closer!

Scally cuts inside onto his left before firing an effort toward the far corner. Grabara saves before Castrop tries his luck from the other side, his effort zipping wide of the far corner.

Under pressure

Wolfsburg have been under the cosh so far, but have looked dangerous on the break.

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16'

Strong save!

Amoura threatens on the break again, getting on the end of a flick from Pejčinović before shooting low toward the near corner from inside the box, which Nicolas gets down well to save.

15'

Another corner

Belocian heads yet another Gladbach cross behind, with the hosts struggling to stem the tide of visiting pressure.

11'

Foals on target

Gladbach have been the brighter of the two teams so far.

Goal attempts

0off target

0on target

2off target

1on target

9'

Strong start

The visitors have been on the front foot in the opening exchanges, testing the Wolfsburg defence with some dangerous deliveries into the area.

4'

In behind

A long ball from Eriksen sets Amoura on his way, but his effort from inside the area is blocked. The flag is eventually raised for offside.

2'

Offside

Honorat strikes against Grabara from close range, but the flag is raised afterward.

1'

Early effort

Stöger volleys wide with a first time effort after getting on the end of a Tabaković knock down.

1'

Off we go!

The visitors get us underway.

Kick-off!

0:51

The visitors head out onto the turf

Safety in sight

A win for Wolfsburg could see them move into the relegation play-off spot and possibly to within four points of outright safety should Pauli and Bremen also lose. For Gladbach, a win could take them into 11th.

More on that Wolfsburg team

The Wolves are unchanged from their recent win over Union Berlin.

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More on that Gladbach team

The visitors make two changes to the side that surrendered a lead to Mainz late on last time out, with Honorat (pictured) and Chiarodia coming in for Bolin and Diks.

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Starting line-up: VfL Wolfsburg

Formation:3-3-2-2

Wolfsburg subs

Pervan, Kumbedi, Jenz, Paredes, Gerhardt, Arnold, Majer, Daghim, Shiogai

Starting line-up: Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation:3-1-4-2

Gladbach subs

Olschowsky, Takai, Ullrich, Neuhaus, Reyna, Hack, Mohya, Bolin, Machino

0:11

Inside the hosts changing room

0:29

Watch: Maximilian Arnold's emotional reaction to 400th Bundesliga outing last week

1:14

Watch: Scally looks ahead to milestone outing

Dieter Hecking on facing Gladbach

"It’s clear that a win gives us a boost - even though we know, of course, that it was just one win. More must follow if we want to reach our goal. The pressure is therefore the same as it was before the last game. We have to win to keep improving our situation."

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Joe Scally on facing Wolfsburg

The American told the Gladbach club website ahead of what could be his 150th Bundesliga appearance: "I’m anticipating a game marked by high-intensity football. Both teams are fighting for the same thing. Wolfsburg have managed to steady the ship under their new head coach, and they now have a win under their belt. We’ve also shown that we can come up with a good performance in important games ourselves, though. We’re feeling confident, and we’re ready to take on the next challenge."

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Eugen Polanski on facing Wolfsburg

"Wolfsburg recently won at Union Berlin, which was a victory they earned through hard work. Since the coaching change, a clear, more attacking approach has been evident. They are showcasing their footballing quality on the pitch, even if it hasn't always translated into points. They have regained their confidence now."

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Favourite opponent

Wolfsburg have beaten Gladbach more often than they have any other team in league history. In 51 prior meetings, the Wolves have claimed a club record 25 wins (10D, 16L), which includes a club record 16 home victories.

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Looking for breathing room

If Gladbach win in Wolfsburg, it would open up a 10-point gap between the Foals and the Wolves. That would guarantee Gladbach at least a 16th-place finish, although outright survival would still not be mathematically confirmed. However, Borussia have not won away from home this calendar year, drawing three and losing six of their last nine matches on the road.

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2:03

Watch: Gladbach 1-1 Mainz - highlights

Gladbach dropped two points at home against Mainz on Matchday 30. The result means the Foals are hovering precariously above the relegation play-off spot heading into the clash with fellow strugglers Wolfsburg.

2:03

Last time out: Union 1-2 Wolfsburg

Dieter Hecking's side earned a vital three points away at Union Berlin last weekend. The win means Wolfsburg are now just two points behind St. Pauli, who occupy the relegation play-off spot in 16th.

2:03

Watch: Gladbach 1-3 Wolfsburg - previous meeting

A brace from Patrick Wimmer powered Wolfsburg to a crucial away win the last time these two sides met on Matchday 14.

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