Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg
After their fumble against Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal, Bayern Munich return to Bavaria to face Wolfsburg to slowly finish their lacklustre Bundesliga season.
This clash will be the first time we see the mighty Bavarians on the pitch after the confirmation of them finishing their 2023–24 campaign without a single addition to their trophy case. It will be interesting to see how Kane, Tuchel, and the rest of Bayern will be welcomed back in Munich. The Bavarians could definitely alleviate some of the distress caused by a failed season by putting their frustrations out on the visiting Wolves.
Talking Points
Kane’s prolonged hunt for his first title
An unfamiliar sight, that’s for sure. For the first time since the 2011–12 season, Bayern Munich will finish their campaign without any hardware to add to their already stacked trophy cabinet.
Fans and pundits alike were glued to Bundesliga 2024 news stories stating that Bayern Munich successfully acquired Harry Kane in the offseason, which in turn put a lot of pressure on the Bavarians to not just meet but exceed the expectations bestowed on them before the season began.
That’s why it’s such a headscratcher that their dominance in Germany was not-so-abruptly put to an end after a decade of invincibility.
Unfortunately, the blame would probably be pointed to Harry Kane. The Three Lions Skipper is widely considered as one of the best finishers in the entire football world, but despite his brilliance, the prolific striker has yet to win a piece of silverware.
In spite of winning three Golden Boots with his former club Tottenham and being currently poised to grab his first scoring title in his first season in the Bundesliga, Kane’s failure to lead Bayern Munich to any trophy this season will eclipse all of his efforts in both North London and Bavaria.
But there have been football personalities that were swift on the defence for Kane. “They brought him to continue winning trophies, and I feel the others have let him down more than anything. I think he will have a heavy heart tonight,” Rio Ferdinand stated.
Also, the former Bayern midfielder chimed in, stating, “I feel so sorry for Kane. What a superstar he has been and he doesn’t have an opportunity [in a Champions League final].”
Now, fresh from their Champions League exit, Bayern will host Wolfsburg in an already-decided Bundesliga campaign. Despite their UCL fumble, Bayern are still Bayern. Kane and the Bavarians are still one of the most formidable outfits in Germany, which is why they’re the clear favourites to win as per the Bundesliga 2024 betting odds.
Will Wolfsburg ride like the Wind against Bayern?
While their female counterparts are competing to win their 10th successive German Women’s Cup, Ralph Hasenhüttl and his men are currently in 12th place in the Bundesliga but are aiming for a respectable mid-table finish.
It hasn’t been a spectacular season for Wolfsburg, but like Dortmund, they find themselves finishing the 2024 season with a bang. Wolfsburg are having one of the best stretches of football they’ve had in the entire campaign, winning three top-flight matches in a row.
After a back-to-back loss against Leipzig and M’gladbach, Ralph Hasenhüttl and his club rallied in their last three contests, putting up clean-sheet triumphs over VfL Bochum and Darmstadt while stealing a win at Europa-Park Stadion against Freiburg to boot.
The Danish forward, Jonas Wind, continues to boast his prolific form with Wolfsburg, scoring two goals in their last three matches, increasing his goal tally this season to 11 in the process.
Wind has been the brightest spot in the Wolfsburg camp this season, as the 25-year-old maestro poses as both the leading scorer (11 goals) and the leading assist-man (7 assists) for the Wolves in their 2023–24 campaign.
With this in mind, it’s not an outrageous prediction that Hasenhüttl will look to rely on his star forward in hopes of extending their winning streak this weekend against the mighty Bavarians.
History
As stated above, Bayern have had a streak of dominance in the Bundesliga for over a decade, and their head-to-head results against the Wolves are a perfect attestation to their supremacy.
Since 2003, these Bundesliga staples have faced each other 48 times, and in those games, Bayern Munich have won a whopping 38 matches, while Wolfsburg have only tallied four wins and six draws.
In their most recent matchup, Bayern Munich stole a win at Volkswagen Arena with two first-half goals by Jamal Musiala and who else but Harry Kane? The match ultimately ended in a 2-1 win for the visiting Bavarians.
Betting Tip
Out for vengeance, I predict that Bayern will put their frustrations out on the visiting Wolves and have this game done and dusted before the halftime whistle sounds. And it seems that the betting odds at SBOTOP agree, as they’ve priced Bayern Munich as the overwhelming favourites at 1.34, while the visiting Wolves are the humble underdogs at 6.20 with a draw price of 5.10.
But with my prediction, my betting tip is Bayern Munich’s First Half 1X2 at 1.82, as it poses enough value and excitement for punters to consider.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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