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Full time: Wolfsburg 5-1 Gladbach
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Full-time
90'
Too little, too late
Alassane Pléa slots the ball through the Wolfsburg defence for Fukuda, who shows great composure to finish from the edge of the area.
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.
88'
Easy peasy
This has been a spectacular second-half collapse from Gladbach. Wolfsburg break forward in numbers, with Wimmer sliding the ball through to Joakim Mæhle, who draws the goalkeeper before sliding it to his right to Nmecha for another simple tap-in.
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.
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.
85'
Nmecha grabs his first of the season
Wimmer sprints forward down the right to collect Amoura's pass. He's given plenty of time and space to pick out a cross towards the back post, giving Nmecha the easiest of tap-ins 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.
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.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
77'
Punching above their weight
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
3
1.87
0.7
0
Goals
76'
Game, set and match
That's surely the win for Wolfsburg now as Arnold charges into the box on the left, holds off his marker and squeezes a shot across goal and just inside the far post.
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.
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.
74'
Fresh legs
The Wolves are away to Bayern Munich on Saturday afternoon so Hasenhüttl has given two of the best performers today a well-earned break.
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
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71'
Double change
It's been the veritable game of two halves here. Gladbach were well on top in the first 45 minutes, even if Wolfsburg took the lead, but the hosts have been by far the better of the two since the restart.
70'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
65'
Lack of incision
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
2
1.69
0.7
0
Goals
61'
What a goal!
This is such a well-worked goal! Joakim Mæhle picks up the ball wide on the left and immediately spins Hack before driving down the left. He cuts inside and spies Wind in the box with his back to goal. Mæhle slides the ball into his team-mate's feet and sprints forward, anticipating the return pass before slotting in from close range. A superb goal!
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.
55'
Next chance for Gerhardt!
Some beautiful play from Wolfsburg picks apart the Gladbach defence and suddenly Gerhardt is all alone as he bears down on goal. He inexplicably dallies on the ball though, allowing Elvedi to race back and nick the ball off his toe.
52'
Over from Gerhardt
Wimmer whips in a brilliant cross from the right with his weaker right foot and finds Gerhardt in the middle, but the midfielder can't keep his head down and it sails over the bar. That was a great chance for Wolfsburg to extend their lead.
50'
Post!
Amoura, just inside the right-hand side of the Gladbach area, curls a shot with the outside of his right foot towards the far post. Nicolas is well beaten but the ball hits the upright and bounces away.
46'
Peeeeep!
Here we go again! No changes from either side at the break.
Kick-off!
Half-time
Half-time: Wolfsburg 1-0 Gladbach
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45'
+ 2
First change
Jakub Kamiński signals to the bench that he can't continue after seemingly twisting his ankle. He's replaced before half-time by Wimmer.
45'
+ 1
Substitution
First for Wind
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31'
Chance for Dardai!
A swift break forward from the Wolves ends with the ball being rolled to Dardai on the edge of the box. He takes a touch to steady himself before shooting but his effort is deflected out for a corner.
27'
Visitors bossing it
24'
Hack has a go!
A well-worked corner is played to Hack, lurking just outside the penalty box. His shot from distance is heading towards the bottom corner but Kamil Grabara dives down to his right to make a fine save.
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15'
Working hard
12'
First opening for Gladbach!
Čvančara gets in on goal and tries to chip the ball over Kamil Grabara but the goalkeeper stands tall to make a good save.
8'
Chance for Wind!
Receiving the ball just inside the Gladbach box, the Danish forward shoots at goal but drags his right-footed effort just wide.
4'
Wolfsburg lead!
Wind steps up to take the penalty and coolly tucks it away with his right foot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.
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.
2'
Penalty to Wolfsburg
A clumsy tackle from Weigl as he arrives late to the ball, felling Dardai as he does so. The referee has no hesitation in pointing to the spot.
1'
1' Peeeeeeep!
The home side get the ball rolling!
Kick-off!
More on those teams - Gladabach
Gerardo Seoane has made a handful of changes following his team's 1-0 defeat in Munich, chief among them being Čvančara coming in for Kleindienst up front, with the Germany striker absent due to a stomach bug. Elsewhere, Stöger comes in for Sander in midfield and Netz takes Ullrich's place at left-back.
More on those teams - Wolfsburg
Head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl has made one change to his team following the 1-0 victory over Hoffenheim at the weekend, with the suspended Tiago Tomás making way for Jakub Kamiński.
Wolfsburg starting XI
Grabara - Fischer, Vavro, Koulierakis, Mæhle - Arnold (c) - Gerhardt, Dárdai, Kamiński - Wind, Amoura
Wolfsburg subs
Müller, Bornauw, Angely, Vranckx, Özcan, Svanberg, Wimmer, Nmecha, Behrens
Gladbach starting XI
Nicolas - Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Netz - Reitz, Weigl (c) - Pléa, Stöger, Hack - Čvančara
Gladbach subs
Omlin, Chiarodia, Friedrich, Lainer, Ullrich, Neuhaus, Sander, Fukuda, Ranos
Dead-ball specialists
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Smooth moves
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Favourite opponents
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Happy hunting ground
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Incentive
The last time the Wolves recorded two wins to start a new year was in 2023, when they beat Freiburg 6-0 and then Hertha Berlin 5-0. Incidentally, that was the same year that the Foals last started a new year with consecutive defeats.
Probable line-ups
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Ralph Hasenhüttl on Gladbach
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Gerardo Seoane on Wolfsburg
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Onwards and upwards
Both sides currently have 24 points, both improving on their points totals from the same point last season. Gladbach have won two away games so far this season, the same number they managed in the whole of last season.
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