Probable Lineups
4-5-1
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
29.2
Average Age
31.9
185
Average Height (cm)
188.1
(0.9)
1.2
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(50%)
52%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(47%)
(0.7)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.6)
1.2
Tackles pg
0.9
(1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in 1. Bundesliga.
Missing Players
Wolfsburg
Union Berlin
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renato Steffen | Out | 6.91 | |
| Bartosz Bialek | Out | 6.23 | |
| Paulo Otávio | Doubtful | 6.91 | |
| Josuha Guilavogui | Doubtful | 6.6 | |
| Admir Mehmedi | Doubtful | 6.44 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraldo Becker | Out | 6.79 | |
| Anthony Ujah | Out | N/A | |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Out | 6.53 | |
| Cedric Teuchert | Out | 6.29 | |
| Leon Dajaku | Out | 5.94 | |
| Christopher Trimmel | Doubtful | 7.03 | |
| Christopher Lenz | Doubtful | 6.91 |
Team News
Wolfsburg
Union Berlin
- Kevin Mbabu and Paulo Otavio are both available after suspension, but Otavio missed training in midweek.
- Bartosz Bialek has suffered an ACL injury and is out until the Autumn at the earliest.
- Key defender Maxence Lacroix is over a muscle injury, while Josuha Guilavogui cannot shake off adductor issues.
- Admir Mehmedi has a calf injury, while Renato Steffen is ruled out "long-term" with an ankle injury.
- Joel Pohjanpalo scored a hat-trick against bremen in the last game before the international break, when Cedric Teuchert suffered a bad knee injury.
- Captain Christopher Trimmel broke his nose and will be assessed nearer the game.
- Striker Taiwo Awoniyi is ruled out with a thigh injury, while Niko Gießelmann is over a shoulder injury. Leon Dajaku has tested positive for COVID-19 and also has a foot injury. Sheraldo Becker has gone under the knife for an ankle injury.
- Loris Karius has lost his spot in goal to Andreas Luthe, who was missing last month due to personal reasons. The Liverpool loanee performed well though after stepping in for his first Bundesliga game in well over four years.
- Christopher Lenz is nearing a return from a muscle injury, but striker Anthony Ujah has had yet another operation because of a long-term knee issue.
Wolfsburg - Union Berlin 2:2(1:1)