Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg

One of the most exciting fixtures this Bundesliga weekend pits Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg against each other at the Allianz Arena.

Bayern Munich’s quest to return to the throne after missing out on the title last term is going smoothly after a 5-0 rout of TSG Hoffenheim in midweek Bundesliga action preserved their four-point lead on second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. The reigning title holders are also the only team in Germany’s top flight to avoid defeat at the Allianz Arena this season (W7, D1), holding the Bavarians to a 1-1 draw in late September. Bayern’s subsequent six home league outings have produced a jaw-dropping 4.5 goals per match, highlighting the potential for a high-scoring contest. Another entertaining affair is on the cards, considering Vincent Kompany’s men have averaged three goals per game across their last six Bundesliga home meetings with Wolfsburg while only conceding one in return (W6).

Three consecutive league defeats on this ground by 2+ goals ‘to nil’ paint a bleak picture for visiting Wolfsburg, who bid to maintain a two-game winning start to the new calendar year. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side thrashed Borussia Monchengladbach 5-1 in midweek Bundesliga action to move within a three-point distance of fourth-placed RB Leipzig. Further confidence stems from the fact ‘Die Wolfe’ have amassed a league third-high 16 away points this season (W5, D1, L2), winning three of their last four matches on the road. However, Wolfsburg’s lifelong struggles in this fixture are too compelling to be overlooked, as they’ve never won an away H2H against Bayern (D2, L29). If it’s any consolation, they’ve avoided defeat in three of the five away league games they started as outsiders this season (W2, D1, L2).