Bayern München vs. VfL Wolfsburg

Standings: Bayern München (1^st – 28 points) vs. VfL Wolfsburg (11^th – 16 points)

When: Saturday 24^th November 2007 (1430 CET)Where: Allianz Arena, Munich  

A Lot To Prove Top of the table Bayern entertain mid-table Wolfsburg in what will prove to be a feisty encounter. Felix Magath would be relishing a return to the cauldron-like atmosphere of the Allianz Arena to lead his Wolfsburg side against a side he managed barely a year ago. Ottmar Hitzfield has come under a lot of criticism from the Bayern think-tank of Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, President Franz Beckenbauer and General Manager Uli Hoeness especially regarding team selections. Both managers have a lot to prove for different reasons.  

Desperate For A Win The Bavarian side is desperate for a win restore calm at the Allianz Arena. In their last outing, they were hammered 3-1 by Stuttgart. Despite, this being their first loss in this term’s Bundesliga campaign, Hitzfield drew a lot of flak for his policies. Having managed just one win in their last five games in all competitions, Bayern will be looking to get back to winning ways. Magath, will on the other hand, look to mastermind an upset of sorts at his old den. With just a point separating Bayern from Werder Bremen and Hamburg SV, the Bavarians would be looking to turn on the style or even win ugly against the Wolves.  

Form Guide (Last 5 Games in all competitions) 

Bayern München – DWDDL

Wolfsburg – DWWLL 

Head To Head Record In Munich 

Feb 24, 07         Bayern München 2 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg

Oct 1, 05           Bayern München 2 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg

Oct 26, 04         Bayern München 2 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg

Feb 28, 04         Bayern München 2 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg

Nov 16, 02        Bayern München 1 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg

Players To Watch Bayern München – Luca Toni

Luca Toni is Bayern’s leading scorer so far this term and with a formidable strike partnership with Miroslav Klose, they have already found the back of the net 17 times so far.   VfL Wolfsburg – Alexander Madlung, The lanky German defender would have his hands full against proven strikers like Toni and Klose and will have to be at his best if Wolfsburg aim to salvage something from this tie.  Prediction A look at recent form might make you think twice before placing a bet on the Bavarians but it looks like they’ll get back to their winning ways against a Wolfsburg side that looks just ordinary. Bayern München 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg