FC Koln vs VFL Wolfsburg Prediction: Don’t expect fireworks

FC Koln and Wolfsburg will square off on matchday 2 of the Bundesliga campaign. FC Koln will host VFL Wolfsburg at the RheinEnergieStadion after the defeat to Borussia Dortmund away from home last weekend. VFL Wolfsburg come into this game after recording a comfortable 2-0 win over newly promoted Heidenheim. FC Koln need a response in front of their fans and they will be pushing for a win, and Wolfsburg don’t want to slow down the momentum in the new season.

FC Koln fell to a defeat against Borussia Dortmund in the opening game of the season. The team was solid throughout the game, keeping the Borussia attackers at bay for most parts of the game. The game ended goalless in the first half and it looked like it was heading for a draw until the 88th minute when Donyell Malen scored Borussia Dortmund's opening goal and the goal helped them win the game at full time. As expected, FC Koln were second best in the game, having fewer possession (33%), but managing more shots on target (4) and free corners (3). Julian Chabot was the standout player for FC Koln in the game against Borussia Dortmund. The defender managed 2 interceptions and 3 clearances in the game and completed 25 passes with a 89.3% accuracy. He also won 5 out of 7 ground duels and 2 out of 4 aerial duels but lost possession 7 times in the game.

Streaks: less than 2.5 goals (5/6), first to score (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (8/9), less than 10.5 corners (5/7)

Predicted XI:

Marvin Schwabe, Leart Paqarada, Julian Chabot, Timo Hubers, Benno Schimtz, Eric Martel, Dejan Ljubicic, Luca Waldschimdt, Florian Kainz, Rasmus Carstensen, Davie Selke.

VFL Wolfsburg have the momentum behind as they come into this game in search of a second win. Their opening match ended in a 2-0 win over Heidenheim at home. Jonas Wind scored a brace in the 6th and 27th minute and that was enough to see VFL Wolfsburg win comfortably. According to statistics, VFL Wolfsburg managed only 48% possession, 8 shots on target and 1 corner kick in the game. Jonas Wind went away with the player of the match award for his brilliant display in the game. He scored both goals in the game while providing 2 key passes also. Hopefully he can carry on his brilliant form into this game.

Streaks: first to score (5/6), less than 4.5 cards (7/7), less than 10.5 corners (6/7).

Predicted XI:

Koen Casteels, Ridle Baku, Maxence Lacroix, Cedric Zesiger, Joakim Maehle, Mattias Svanberg, Yannick Gerhardt, Lovro Majer, Vaclav Cerry, Jonas Wild, Patrick Wimmer.

According to the head-to-head record, FC Koln and VFL Wolfsburg have played 20 times in the past. VFL Wolfsburg recorded 10 wins, while FC Koln had 5 wins and 5 matches ended in a draw.

• FC Koln are without a clean sheet in the last 10 matches.
• VFL Wolfsburg scored first in 5/5 matches.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 6/7 matches.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/7 matches.

FC Koln have played 1 match in the Bundesliga, and they have scored 0 goals and conceded 1. They scored an average of 0.0 goals per game and their conversion rate is 0%. They played an average of 11.0 shots per game and 4.0 shots were on target per game. They played 3.0 corners per game, and they kept an average of 33.0% possession per game. They conceded an average of 1.0 goals per game and have kept 0 clean sheets.

VFL Wolfsburg have played 1 match in the Bundesliga, and they have scored 2 goals and conceded 0. They scored an average of 2.0 goals per game and their conversion rate is 11%. They played an average of 18.0 shots per game and 8.0 shots were on target per game. They played 1.0 corners per game, and they kept an average of 48.0% possession per game. They conceded an average of 0.0 goals per game and have kept 1 clean sheet.

• Home or Away Win and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.63 Odds
• Under 10.5 Corners at 1.78 Odds
• Under 2.5 Goals at 2.10 Odds