Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 4th May 2024

Wolfsburg face Darmstadt at Volkswagen Arena in one of the last matches of the season, as only three rounds remain in this current Bundesliga campaign.

Wolfsburg approach the next Bundesliga round as number 12 in the table, having claimed 34 points this season so far. With 31 games behind them, Darmstadt amassed 17 points, placing them as number 18 before their next fixture.

Wolfsburg need a good result here against Darmstadt, if they wish to climb the Bundesliga table. The guests have proven, they can be a dangerous opponent, but the former should be able to hold their on at the Volkswagen Arena.

Wolfsburg are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 12 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.2 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 18 goals, or an average of 1.8 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to two clean sheets in this run.

Darmstadt travel to their next Bundesliga match, averaging a lowly 0.8 goals per game in their last ten matches. They scored a disappointing total of eight goals, while also conceding 24 goals. That amounts to an average of 2.4 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring one times.

Wolfsburg go into their encounter with fond memories, as they won 1-0 and 1-0 the last two times they played Darmstadt.

Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt Prediction

Wolfsburg Form

Wolfsburg look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against RB Leipzig, they were left empty-handed in a 3-0 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Bochum in a 1-0 win. They followed that up with a 1-2 win against Freiburg in their most recent outing. Wolfsburg claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Bundesliga, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored eight and conceded 12 goals.

Darmstadt Form

In their previous three outings, Darmstadt lost 0-1 against Freiburg, beat FC Koln 0-2 and lost 0-1 against FC Heidenheim. Darmstadt managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Bundesliga. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring nine time and letting in five.

Many people had Darmstadt down as candidates for the drop before the season, but rescue is still within reach, as the season nears its end.

It seems both Darmstadt and Wolfsburg have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues on Saturday, and we are rooting for goals.

Wolfsburg recorded 14 points following four wins from their last ten games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored ten goals, but also conceded 15. Wolfsburg claimed nine wins, seven draws as well as 15 defeats in the Bundesliga this season. Darmstadt are looking at three wins, eight draws and 20 defeats in the Bundesliga.

Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt Squads

Wolfsburg Squad

Ralph Hasenhuettl will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Darmstadt from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Bundesliga this season):

Koen Casteels (0/22), Niklas Klinger (0/0), Pavao Pervan (0/9), Cedric Zesiger (0/20), Joakim Maehle (2/28), Kilian Fischer (0/5), Maxence Lacroix (4/25), Moritz Jenz (0/20), Rogerio (1/13), Sebastiaan Bornauw (0/18), Aster Vranckx (0/24), Jakub Kaminski (0/14), Kevin Paredes (2/25), Kofi Amoako (0/0), Lovro Majer (5/29), Mattias Svanberg (1/25), Maximilian Arnold (2/27), Patrick Wimmer (1/11), Ridle Baku (1/30), Ulysses Llanez (0/0), Yannick Gerhardt (2/24), Amin Sarr (0/14), Dzenan Pejcinovic (0/3), Jonas Wind (10/31), Kevin Behrens (5/29), Lukas Nmecha (1/3), Tiago Tomas (1/24), Vaclav Cerny (3/19).

Darmstadt Squad

Below is the full team squad of Darmstadt. The manager Lieberknecht will pick his starting XI against Wolfsburg from these players:

Alexander Brunst-Zoellner (0/0), Marcel Schuhen (0/30), Morten Behrens (0/0), Braydon Manu (0/0), Christoph Klarer (2/27), Christoph Zimmermann (0/17), Clemens Riedel (0/14), Fabian Holland (0/23), Jannik Mueller (0/15), Matej Maglica (1/23), Matthias Bader (1/23), Thomas Isherwood (0/11), Andreas Mueller (0/8), Bartol Franjic (0/20), Emir Karic (0/24), Fabian Nuernberger (1/19), Fabian Schnellhardt (0/8), Fraser Hornby (0/0), Klaus Gjasula (0/20), Marvin Mehlem (3/17), Tim Skarke (8/27), Tobias Kempe (3/22), Aaron Seydel (1/14), Fabio Torsiello (0/0), Gerrit Holtmann (0/9), Julian Justvan (2/15), Luca Pfeiffer (1/24), Mathias Honsak (1/20), Oscar Vilhelmsson (4/23), Sebastian Polter (0/9).

Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt Team News

Wolfsburg could be looking at five players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Darmstadt. There is no need for Sebastiaan Bornauw to show up in the Wolfsburg dressing room, as he is suspended.

Rogerio, Koen Casteels, Tiago Tomas and Lukas Nmecha nurses various injuries and won't take part for Wolfsburg against Darmstadt at Volkswagen Arena.

Darmstadt could have a whole host of players on the injured and absent players for their next match, as eight players are nursing various problems.

Darmstadt need to do without Bartol Franjic, Tobias Kempe, Gerrit Holtmann, Thomas Isherwood, Clemens Riedel, Mathias Honsak, Fraser Hornby and Braydon Manu, who are not fit enough to travel to Volkswagen Arena.

Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt Lineups

Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt H2H

Wolfsburg won the last two meetings against Darmstadt, as they followed up a 1-0 win by beating their upcoming opponent by a 1-0 score. Wolfsburg enter the match against Darmstadt with a 3-1-1 record in their previous five encounters. A win rate of 60%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt Results

The scenario of both teams to score came out two times in the last five matches between Wolfsburg and Darmstadt.

Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt Betting Tips

Maxence Lacroix is the most prolific Bundesliga marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Darmstadt look to Oscar Vilhelmsson, hoping he can add to his current total of three Bundesliga goals in his latest games.

Wolfsburg claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing five. Darmstadt won one of their last 10 games away, drew five and lost four of the games in this run. Strap yourselves up for a goals at Volkswagen Arena since both teams scored in eight of the last 10 home matches for Wolfsburg. The same occurred in five of the last 10 league games away from home for Darmstadt.

Over 2.5 goals came out one time in the last five encounters between these two teams. Wolfsburg managed an average of one goal, with Darmstadt averaging 0.8 goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet two times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Wolfsburg’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Darmstadt's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches.