Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg Predictions

With home advantage, top-of-the-table confidence, red-hot form, and just the blistering attack on paper, Bayern must easily win this match, barring any miracle from the away end.

Match info: Bundesliga

Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich

Date: Saturday, 18^th January 2025

Time: 3:30 pm Nigerian time

Vincent Kompany's league leaders Bayern Munich are set to host Champions League hopefuls Wolfsburg at Allianz Arena on Saturday in the Bundesliga.

Bayern has 42 points and maintained its four-point advantage on second-placed Bayer Leverkusen when it beat Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday. Their opponents are seventh with 27 points after 17 match weeks and defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 5-1 on Tuesday.

Head-to-head:

• Bayern Munich have won 30 of the last 35 meetings between the two teams.
• Wolfsburg recorded just 1 victory.
• The remaining 4 clashes ended in draws.
• Bayern Munich sit comfortably at the summit with 42 points from 17 games.
• Wolfsburg are in seventh with 27 points.
• Bayern are coming on the back of three consecutive wins, while Wolfsburg are two in two.
• Their last 10 clashes produced at least 2 goals.
• 8 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
• Wolfsburg have scored just 1 goal in their last 5 visits to the Allianz Arena.
• 6 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 4 goals.

Form:

• Bayern Munich in the league: W-L-W-W-W
• Bayern Munich in all competitions: W-L-W-W-W
• Wolfsburg in the League: W-L-L-W-W
• Wolfsburg in all competitions: W-L-L-W-W

Team News:

• Bayern Munich will be without summer signing Joao Palhinha, who remains sidelined with a long-term groin injury. French defender Sacha Boey is also unavailable due to an ankle issue.
• Wolfsburg has injury concerns of its own, with Polish international Jakub Kaminski a doubt after limping off against Borussia Monchengladbach. The likes of Bartosz Bialek, Niklas Klinger, Kevin Paredes, and Rogerio remain unavailable. However, Tiago Tomas returns from suspension, while in-form Danish striker Jonas Wind, with five goals in six games, will lead the line as Wolfsburg aims to challenge the league leaders.

Player(s) to watch:

• Harry Kane’s brilliance lies in blending pinpoint passing with lethal finishing, consistently finding the right spaces to convert chances. Adding to his arsenal is his knack for exploiting back-post spaces, delivering lofted passes, and staying ice-cool under pressure. With 16 goals and six assists in just 15 league games, Kane has become the beating heart of Bayern’s attack.
• Jonas Windhas kept Wolfsburg’s firing line ticking with seven goals and two assists. Wind’s blistering pace and clinical finishing make him a key figure for his side, capable of turning the tide in crucial moments.