Both sides come into this fixture after registering 2-0 wins in their last league matches at home. The Belgian side beat Mouscron-Peruwelz at home thanks to last-minute goals from Boussoufa and Millicevic. Prior to this game, Gent had lost their last two games to their rivals Club Brugge both in the league and cup.
On the other hand, the German side also won by two goals in the Bundesliga against Ingolstadt thanks to goals from Draxler and Knoche. This was their first win in six matches, something that could inspire them during their trip to Ghelamco Arena in Belgium. The Wolves should have the upper hand in this fixture, having felled English giants Man United at the Volkswagen Arena in their Champions League fixture late last year. The loss to the German side consequently bundled the Old Trafford outfit out of the Champions League, and dumped them to the Europa League.
Now, the fighting spirit of Die Wolfe will be put to test once again when they face De Buffalos away from home in a match that they will be hoping to secure a crucial win in order to ease the pressure during the return fixture in Germany.
Team news
Gent
Hannes Van Der Bruggen and Peter Olayinka could miss this fixture. The same case applies to Moses Simon and Brecht Dejaegere who picked up knocks ahead of the UCL fixture.
Wolfsburg
Group stage hero Naldo is set to miss the first-leg fixture due to suspension, while Bas Dost, Diego Benaglio, Carlos Ascues and Joshua Guilavogui are both injured. Robin Knoche could replace Naldo at the back while Christian Trasch could replace Gulavogui.
Which channel is broadcasting Gent vs Wolfsburg on TV or Online?
USA: Tune in to ESPN Deportes TV, Fox Sports 2 USA, Fox Soccer 2GO USA, ESPN Deportes Radio, Fox Sports GO or WATCH ESPN at 14:45 EST.
Canada: Watch Gent vs Wolfsburg UEFA Champions League match live on beIN Sports Canada, TSN3, TSN4 or beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada at 14:45 EST on February 17, 2016.
UK: On BT Sport Live Streaming or BT Sport 2 19:45 GMT.
Germany: Follow the action live on Hr-Info, NDR 2, SWRinfo, NDR Info Spezial, MDR Info, TeleClub Sport Live,Sky Go Deutschland, Sky Sport 1/HD, ZDF or Sky Sport 2/HD at 20:45 GMT.
Belgium: On Club RTL, Proximus 11+ or 2BE at 20:45 GMT.
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Quick facts
- Both teams will be playing in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage for the first time in their history
- Gent have won their last seven matches at home in all competitions
- Wolfsburg have only won one of their last six matches
- The Buffalos have won their last three matches in the Champions League
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