Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg
Bayern Munich are seemingly running away with their 10th straight Bundesliga title and they’ll look to move one step closer in achieving their dream.
Since winning the big one at Der Klassiker, the Bavarians have built a substantial table lead which might prove to be the difference assuming they’ll be able to keep this up.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side has 40 points while second-placed BVB have 31. Even if Dortmund have a game in hand, a win for them will only narrow the gap to six points.
And with their next Champions League opponent already determined, the focus is now on domestic matters when they’ll host VfL Wolfsburg this Friday at the Allianz Arena.
It’s a sad time to be a Wolfsburg fan as their team is on a free-fall following their strong start. Since the sacking of Mark van Bommel, they haven’t looked the same.
This match is for Bayern Munich’s to lose since the pre-match SBOTOP betting odds tip the Bavarians as the overwhelming favourites to win.
Talking Points
Bayern Munich are having a cakewalk
Despite missing several key men in the last time out, Bayern Munich remain as formidable as ever.
The Bavarians were missing the likes of Joshua Kimmich (lungs), Leon Goretzka (foot), Marcel Sabitzer (calf), Corentin Tolisso (muscular), and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (match fitness), but they were still able to thrash VfB Stuttgart with a scoreline of 5-0.
Robert Lewandowski scored a brace while Serge Gnabry, who made his return to the starting lineup, was a huge thorn in the side of his boyhood club as he tallied a hat-trick.
So Bayern Munich remain undefeated in all competitions for the sixth successive time following their shock 2-1 upset at the hands of Augsburg last November and their table lead should get only bigger from here.
After this game, three of their next five league games are against bottom-half sides with only Koln and RB Leipzig as the other two – who are placed eighth and ninth respectively.
Their next league game against a title contender won’t be until March vs. Bayer Leverkusen. But at that time, perhaps the Bundesliga championship is already secured.
Other than the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich are also the favourites to win the whole thing in the Champions League especially after a favourable Round of 16 draw. They are slated to take on RB Salzburg on February 2022.
VfL Wolfsburg lacking identity
In stark contrast, VfL Wolfsburg are winless in eight games in all competitions. Defence has been the main problem for the Wolves as they’ve conceded at least two goals during the said run.
The Wolves are capable of scoring goals especially with their mix of young and veteran players, but they’ve been over-reliant with their promising attack.
Luka Nmecha and Wout Weghorst are manager Florian Kohfeldt’s top attacking threats as they’ve combined for 14 goals and one assist, while speedy full-back Ridle Baku is their third-leading scorer with three goals and two assists.
While they’re expected to taste another defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich, two of VfL Wolfsburg’s next opponents are cellar dwellers and perhaps they can end their drought there.
History
Bayern Munich head into this fixture with high confidence especially if you’ll look at their head-to-heads against VfL Wolfsburg.
In their 48 Bundesliga matchups against the Wolves, the Bavarians have won a whopping 38 times and they’ve won 10 of their last 11 encounters.
Their most recent meeting took place in April where Hansi Flick was still Bayern Munich’s head coach. Bayern Munich came away with a 3-2 victory as they successfully fended off VfL Wolfsburg’s comeback attempt in the second half.
Jamal Musiala had a brace while Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored once for the Bavarians, while Wout Weghorst and Maxmilian Philipp provided two goals for the Wolves.
Betting Tip
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 | Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg | Bayern Munich Asian Handicap -2.00 @ 1.95 |
| December 18, 03:30 (GMT+8) |
The Bundesliga 2021 odds have a Bayern Munich victory written all over it and we certainly agree. The hosts are priced at 1.23, while VfL Wolfsburg are the massive underdogs at 10.50 and chances for a draw are at 5.40 in the 1X2 market.
Bayern Munich are a regular fixture in the Bundesliga 2021 highlights reel, so going for an alternative bet of Total Goal 2-3 @ 2.84 might give you a decent payout.
The Bavarians are firing on all cylinders and it’s hard to imagine anyone stopping them now.
VfL Wolfsburg might have an opportunity if the defending champions become complacent, but even securing a draw – which is already an ideal scenario – is going to be too much of an ask for them.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR (⭐) BETS ARE WORTH:
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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