Wolfsburg v Holstein Kiel

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Wolfsburg will be eager to not only return to their Volkswagen Arena but also to return to winning ways when the hosts entertain lowly Holstein Kiel on Friday night as Ralph Hasenhüttl's side look to capitalise and exploit the worst defence in the Bundesliga, namely, Holstein Kiel.

Holstein Kiel slipped to yet another defeat in the German top flight last weekend when the hapless outfit were dealt a heavy 3-1 loss at home to Hoffenheim which also became a 13th defeat in 18 games overall for the visitors in their first ever season in the Bundesliga.

Wolfsburg still sit in the fringes of the top six pack in the German top flight table following recent losses to Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in 3-2, 3-1 and 3-2 losses respectively, but the hosts have also collected six wins in recent weeks as well.

Friday night's hosts, Wolfsburg, have suffered just these three defeats within their previous 11 matches overall in the Bundesliga and having registered three of their aforementioned six wins on home soil at the Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg look in good shape to get a result here.

Home wins against Union Berlin, Mainz and Borussia M'gladbach have still helped Wolfsburg remain amongst the contenders for a possible top six finish and a place in European competition for next season.

Holstein Kiel sit second from bottom in the German Bundesliga table with just three league wins to their name in what has been a tough baptism of fire for the visitors in their first ever season rubbing shoulders with the big boys.

It's interesting to note that all three of Holstein Kiel's wins to date in this season's Bundesliga campaign have been achieved on home soil at their Holstein-Stadion where they have recorded victories against the likes of Heidenheim, Augsburg and most notably, a 4-2 win against Borussia Dortmund.

However, Holstein Kiel have also been handed no fewer than 13 defeats within their total of 18 league matches played so far this term and it also means that the visitors have struggled to make an impact on their travels this season as well.

Indeed, Holstein Kiel have failed to win any of their eight outings on the road in the Bundesliga and having been dealt six losses within their eight away games so far, the prospects of an away win at the Volkswagen Arena on Friday night looks distinctly remote, while all eight away games have also seen Holstein Kiel concede two goals or more.

Wolfsburg v Holstein Kiel Verdict.

Goals certainly look set to feature in this upcoming clash on Friday night as 13 out of Wolfsburg's 18 matches to date have resulted in Over 2.5 goals, while 14 out of Holstein Kiel's 18 games have also produced three goals or more.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.53

Other side bets worth considering:

Wolfsburg win & Over 2 goals @ 1.86 (Bet Builder)

Correct Score: Wolfsburg 3-2 @ 21.00