Hannover had another entertaining game last weekend, however unfortunately for them they stood without a point earned, coming from a 4:3 defeat away to Hoffenheim. Overall, it was a very open and attacking game in which, actually, the visitors have created more chances and had more of the ball possession.
However, once again the team got punished due too many defensive gaps, as they continue to have very unreliable last lineup, having conceded eighteen goals so far – generally big number for Hannover comparing to previous seasons. They have earned much more points at home, having four victories and two defeats and there is no doubt their target this time will be three pointer, even though they meet against very strong and in-form side. Goalkeeper Markus Miller and central defender Andre Hoffmann are both without performance this season and both continue to be sidelined with long term absentees. Defensive midfielder Leon Andreasen (6/1) and right back Marius Stankevicius (1/0) both remain out injured.
After two consecutive defeats, against Everton in Europa League and away to Schalke in Bundesliga two weeks ago, Wolfsburg managed to bounce back to winning ways with a narrow 1:0 home victory against Gladbach last weekend. Only goal was scored in 12th minute by Knoche.
Even though there were no goals scored till the end, the game remained very open, with both teams having many chances to score, as it seems that the fairer result would be 3:2 or 3:1. They kept the second position, with three points above Leverkusen, while the target for this game surely remains a victory. They have scored ten goals in last three away matches as it generally seems that the team likes to play away from home, probably having less pressure. Left back Ricardo Rodriguez could return here coming from injury. Defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo comes back from suspension too, while defensive players Patrick Ochs and Felipe Lopes both remain long term absentees.
Hannover have won their last 5 matches against Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg have won 7 of their last 8 matches in the Bundesliga.
Hannover have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches against Wolfsburg. Both teams will enter the game in order to win, both with attacking tactics.
Wolfsburg will search for a victory, but the
hosts are more than dangerous in front of their own crowd. Over goals remains valuable choice here, as it can come even after the first time easily.
Bet: Over 3 goals
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