Bundesliga 2024-2025: Hoffenheim-Wolfsburg, the likely lineups

Hoffenheim-Wolfsburg, the likely lineups

The Bundesliga, back in action on Friday evening with the match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen (3-2 win for the guests, thanks to Schick’s double), continues on Saturday with a packed schedule. Prominent among the five matches scheduled at 3:30 p.m. is Hoffenheim-Wolfsburg.

Hoffenheim will take the field adopting a 4-4-2 form. Baumann will defend the goal, while the rearguard will consist of Gendrey, Chaves, N’Soki and Prass. In the midfield, Samassekou and Stach will be the central pillars, supported by strikers Kramaric, Orban, Hlozek and Bischof. However, the absence of key pawns such as Lenz, Kabak, Promel, Tohumcu, Bebou and Bulter could weaken the team.

Wolfsburg, on the other hand, will opt for a 3-5-2 deployment. Grabara will be the starting goalkeeper, with Fischer, Vavro and Koulierakis forming the defensive line. The midfield will have the task of orchestrating the game and supporting the offensive tandem consisting of Wind and Amoura. Despite the absences of players such as Rogerio, Majer, Vranckx, Paredes and Bialek, Wolfsburg has already shown remarkable solidity and ability to compete even in difficult situations.

Probable lineups

Hoffenheim (4-4-2): O. Baumann, V. Gendrey, A. Chaves, A. Prass, S. N'Soki, T. Bischof, A. Stach, D. Samassekou, A. Kramaric, A. Hlozek, G. Orban
Wolfsburg (3-5-2): K. Grabara, K. Fischer, K. Koulierakis, D. Vavro, J. Maehle, P. Wimmer, B. Dardai, M. Arnold, J. Wind, T. Tomas, M. Amoura

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