Wolfsburg vs Salzburg: Salzburg look to make it 3 wins in succession in the UEFA Champions League when they face Wolfsburg on MD 4 in Group G.
Match Details:
Teams: Wolfsburg vs Salzburg
Venue: VOLKSWAGEN Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany
Date: Tuesday 2nd November, 2021
Time: 11:15 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
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Wolfsburg come into this after a 2-0 away win in the Bundesliga against Leverkusen on Saturday.
However, in the UCL it has been tough times for the German club as they remain stranded in the last spot of Group G with 2 points from 3 matches.
Wolfsburg were beaten 3-1 away by Salzburg on MD 3 and will look to turn their fortunes in this important clash.
Okafor led the way with a brace of efforts after Adeyemi broke the deadlock. For the Wolves, Nmecha scored the only goal in the first half.
On the other hand, Salzburg come into this after a 2-2 draw against Reid in the Austrian Bundesliga on Saturday.
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The visitors aim to continue their domination of Group G as they remain top of the group with 7 points.
Salzburg is in outstanding touch having not lost in 24 matches and remain unbeaten in their last 15 away matches.
Form Guide
Wolfsburg: WLLLW
Salzburg: DWWWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Leverkusen 0-2 Wolfsburg
Ried 2-2 Salzburg
According to reports, PSG have joined the race to sign 19-year old forward Karim Adeyemi from RB Salzburg along with Real Madrid and Liverpool 👀
Karim Adeyemi for RB Salzburg:
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Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Wolfsburg vs Salzburg in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony SIX/HD.
Team News
Mehmedi, Bialek, Bornauw, William and Schlager are ruled out of contention for the hosts due to injuries. Klinger’s Covid-19 bout keeps him out as well.
Vallci, Platkowski, Koita, Junuzovic are injured at this point and miss out for Salzburg.
Capaldo is suspended for this one as he picked up his 2nd yellow card for the group stage last time out.
Sesko and Solet resumed training but this would be too quick for return to action.
Wolfsburg possible 11:
Casteels, Mbabu, Lacroix, Brooks, Silva, Guilavogui, Arnold, Lukebakio, Philipp, Steffan and Nmecha
Salzburg possible 11:
Kohn, Ulmer, Wöber, Onguéné, Kristensen, Seiwald, Camara, Sucic, Aaronson, Okafor and Adeyemi
Prediction: Wolfsburg 1-2 Salzburg
Given Wolfsburg’s last chance at keeping their campaign alive, we expect them to go all out in search of their first win of Group G.
But with Salzburg’s great form and top-quality goal-scorers, we see the Austrian side nick this one.
Salzburg have shown the way this campaign and aim to ensure their qualification with a win tonight.
Players to watch out for: Steffan, Nmecha, Okafor and Adeyemi.
