Highlights
F. Zwayer
Advertisement
90'
+ 3
Full time: Gladbach 4-0 Wolfsburg
It’s a big victory for the hosts and a deserved one – even by this scoreline. They were clinical in the first half and after Wolfsburg rallied in the second period, they scored a third at just the right time to quash the visitors’ hopes of a comeback. Pléa’s crisp finish sealed the deal on an all-round excellent team display.
Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Substitution
85'
Ngoumou again
The Gladbach midfielder unleashes a venomous drive from the left-hand edge of the box, but Casteels gets just enough behind it to save.
84'
Almost a fifth!
Ngoumou, who's only been on the pitch a matter of seconds, ghosts into the box and almost gets on the end of a cross from the right, but Bornauw stretches to just get there first.
83'
Substitution
82'
Substitution
80'
Clinical
Goal attempts
7off target
6on target
7off target
4on target
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
Season record
© Getty Images
72'
It's four!
Scally receives the ball on the right and lays it off to Pléa, arriving inside the box. He strokes it home first time with a crisp finish.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
Corner kings
© Imago Images
68'
What now for the Wolves?
Černý comes on for Paredes in another switch. That third goal will be a bitter blow for the visitors, who were just beginning to build momentum.
67'
Substitution
64'
What a hit!
That surely puts the game to bed now! A Gladbach corner evades everyone in the box and bounces all the way through to Honorat. He takes a touch and then smacks an unstoppable shot in from 20 yards.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
63'
Clear favourites
Clear favourites
1'
43.6 %
Now
96.1 %
59'
Starting to click
The visitors are beginning to string more passes together and build up some pressure for the first time this game. Can they make it count?
55'
Fresh legs, fresh energy?
Wolfsburg make two changes as Baku and Majer come on to try and help find a way back into the game.
55'
Substitution
54'
Substitution
53'
Tale of the tape
Goal attempts
6off target
4on target
3off target
3on target
52'
Wind!
A fabulous strike from the Danish forward as he sizzles a shot at goal from 25 yards out, but it sails narrowly wide.
51'
Čvančara bursts clear!
Another opening for Čvančara, who is sent through into the Wolfsburg half. He doesn't have the pace to get away from Bornauw though, and he's eventually crowded out on the edge of the box.
48'
Koné nearly makes it three!
The midfielder breaks into the box down the left, takes on his marker and gets a shot away, but it rolls across the face of the goal and goes out of play.
47'
Vranckx goes close!
The hald is only a few seconds old as Vranckx lets fly from range, but Nicolas dives to his left and tips the ball around the post.
46'
Under way again
No changes from Gladbach, but Cozza replaces Rogério at left-back for the Wolves.
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Substitution
45'
+ 2
Foals deservedly ahead
Wolfsburg started well and were the better of the two teams initially, but once Honorat broke in behind them to tee up Čvančara for the opening goal, they never seemed to recover. Casteels’ mistake in the build-up to Gladbach’s second was indicative of a side that is on course to suffer a fifth successive away defeat in the Bundesliga.
43'
Gladbach extend their lead!
Wolfsburg bring this on themselves as a loose pass out from the back from Casteels goes straight to Reitz. He keeps his cool and slots in his first-ever Bundesliga goal to put Gladbach 2-0 up.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
40'
Wolfsburg struggling up top
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.72
0.13
0
Goals
38'
Almost number two!
A fine, sweeping move from the Foals but this time Čvančara just can't quite get a toe on the ball to poke it past the onrushing Casteels.
36'
Wide from Wind!
Wind's first effort on goal of the day after creating a little space for himself on the edge of the area with a neat little drag-back. He lines a shot up from 25 yards, but his left-footed attempt goes just wide.
34'
Arnold booked
The Wolfsburg captain is rolled by Pléa, so tugs him back t prevent him launching a counter-attack. That's his fourth yellow card of the season.
31'
No way, Koné
Duels won
6
4
Manu Koné Sebastiaan Bornauw
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
Fourth of the season
© Imago Images
27'
Arnold has a go!
Arnold curls the free-kick over the wall and it bounces just in front of Nicolas, who gathers it well.
25'
Dangerous location
Paredes outfoxes Wöber and wins a free-kick for Wolfsburg, about 30 yards out, right of centre...
21'
Doing the Honor(at)s
Honorat now has four assists in the Bundesliga this season, more than anyone else at Gladbach.
19'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewPrevious offside?
DecisionNo penalty
19'
Brilliant save!
It's almost 2-0 to Gladbach as Pléa curls an eye-catching shot from the edge of the area towards goal. It's destined for the top corner, but Casteels leaps high to his left to tip it wide.
17'
Gladbach lead!
Honorat plays a one-two on the right with Pléa before charging to the byline and crossing low into the middle for Čvančara, who sweeps the ball into the net from close range!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15'
First glimpse from Gladbach
Koné strides forward brilliantly down the Gladbach left, shaking off two tackles before finding Pléa, who undertakes a mazy dribble of his own before crossing into the box. it comes to nothing in the end, but promising nonetheless.
11'
Focusing on the left
The majority of the Wolves' forays forward are coming down their left-hand side, perhaps seeking to exploit the space behind the attack-minded Honorat.
8'
Wolves shading it
Possession (%)
4258
5'
First shot!
The first opening of the game and it's for Wolfsburg as Kamiński receives the ball on the left-hand side of the penalty area before jinking inside and trying to curl a shot towards the far post. He telegraphs his intentions a bit too much though and Nicolas makes the save.
3'
Still settling
Both sets of players are still trying to find their rhythm at the moment; neither side is able to keep hold of the ball for very long right now.
1'
Here we go!
Wolfsburg get the action started on Matchday 11!
Kick-off!
In the tunnel
The players are lined up and ready to go in the tunnel. They'll be taking to the pitch very shortly.
Team news - Gladbach
Jordan's absence through injury is a blog blow for the Foals; he's replaced up front here by Čvančara. That's one of just two changes head coach Gerardo Seoane has made - the other being Koné coming in for Ngoumou in midfield.
0:28
Watch: Gladbach in the house
More on those teams
The Wolves have made five changes following last week's 2-2 draw with Bremen. Koen Casteels resumes his position in goal following injury, with Pavao Pervan dropping to the bench, while Kovač looks to have gone for a flat back four in light of Maxence Lacroix's suspension. Lovro Majer, Vaclav Černý and Matthias Svanberg are all among the subs, with Rogério, Maximilian Arnold, Tiago Tomás and Jakub Kamiński all starting.
0:13
Watch: Here come the Wolves!
Gladbach starting XI
Nicolas - Scally, Elvedi, Friedrich, Netz - Reitz, Weigl (c) - Honorat, Koné, Pléa - Čvančara
Gladbach subs
Olschowsky, Chiarodia, Friedrich, Neuhaus, Ngoumou, Kramer, Hack, Herrmann, Ranos
Wolfsburg starting XI
Casteels (c) - Maehle, Bornauw, Zesiger, Rogério - Arnold, Vranckx - Paredes, Tomás, Kamiński - Wind
Wolfsburg subs
Pervan, Fischer, Cozza, Černý, Majer, Baku, Gerhardt, Svanberg, Sarr
Kovač's view on Gladbach
© IMAGO/RHR-Foto
Seoane's view on Wolfsburg
© IMAGO/Revierfoto
Probable line ups
© Imago
A tale of two records
While Julian Weigl hasn't lost any of his six previous Bundesliga meetings with Wolfsburg (four wins, two draws), Ridle Baku has not won any of his eight against the Foals (four draws, four defeats).
Famished Wolves
Wolfsburg may have ended a run of three consecutive defeats last time out but they're still four without a win and have lost each of their previous four on the road.
A brief history
Gladbach haven't lost in seven Bundesliga matches against Wolfsburg (three wins, four draws) and are unbeaten in four at home to the Wolves (two wins, two draws). Wolfsburg have, however, beaten Gladbach 22 times, which is their joint-highest number of victories against a single top-flight team.
2:03
Watch: Gladbach 2-0 Wolfsburg - previous meeting
2:03
Watch: Freiburg 3-3 Gladbach - last time out
2:03
Watch: Wolfsburg 2-2 Werder Bremen - last time out
The lay of the land
Friday night's Matchday 11 opener sees 11th-place Gladbach host ninth-place Wolfsburg, with just three points the difference between the two teams. A big away win could see the Wolves leapfrog their hosts, while Gladbach could move up one spot and close the gap on the European places with victory.
7:50