Borussia M'gladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg Match Preview
Gladbach gave way a 2-0 lead in Gelsenkirchen last week and ultimately drew against Schalke 2-2. Coach Michael Frontzeck was perhaps relived to see his side picking up a point after drubbings against Frankfurt and Stuttgart. Wolfsburg is on fire after their switch to a 4-4-2 formation. A Grafite double saw them beat Freiburg 2-1. Wolfsburg has won three matches in a row and will be looking for a fourth victory against Gladbach.
A lot of this match will depend on Gladbach’s performance as the team has been anything but consistent and lies in the relegation play-off spot. Also, Wolfsburg’s defending hasn’t been great and against a side like Gladbach, the defence has to be steady.
Borussia M'gladbach vs VfL Wolfsburg Match Report
After three straight wins in the league, Wolfsburg drew for the first time this season; the draw came against Gladbach. Wolfsburg took the lead when Thomas Kahlenberg slipped past the chaos in the penalty area and sent Makoto Hasebe’s beautiful cross into the back of the net. Thorben Marx equalized when he put a ferocious ball into the penalty area from Juan Arango into the back of the net.
Wolfsburg lies in eighth position heading into the international break while Gladbach currently occupies fifth position just above the relegation zone. Kahlenberg’s goal was the first goal for Wolfsburg not scored by Grafite, Edin Dzeko or Diego.
