With Bayern Munich's quest for the Bundesliga crown looking increasingly like a procession, Wolfsburg have the opportunity to inflict a setback and give hope to potential challengers when they travel to Allianz Arena on Sunday.
The Bavarians sit at the top of the table with 41 points, and they are already eight points ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, and the weekend's opponents are in 14th place with just 15 points after 15 matchweeks.
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Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg prediction: A game of goals?
Key stats
- Bayern Munich have scored at least three goals in 19 of their 25 games this season.
- Wolfsburg have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their past eight fixtures in all competitions.
- Bayern conceded 10 goals in their first 15 matches this term, but have since conceded 14 in 10 games.
Correct score prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Wolfsburg
Bayern Munich will be expected to comfortably pick up three points, especially as they have been outstanding in the final third this season.
While Wolfsburg may have opportunities to attack considering their hosts have been somewhat vulnerable, they have looked frail themselves at the back, and their inability to keep clean sheets is likely to prove costly.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern Munich predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.5%
- DRAW: 17/2 (9.5) – 10.5%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15) – 6.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bayern Munich are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 87.5%, with the bookmakers believing that the champions are almost certain to claim three points on the weekend.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bayern's complete domination
The Bavarians have dominated their encounters with Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, with Bayern emerging as winners in 45 of their 56 league clashes against the Wolves.
A triumph on the weekend would also be their seventh consecutive victory against Wolfsburg, as well as their 15th in 16 meetings.
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Bayern Munich preview: On the road to the title
Vincent Kompany's hosts have been exceptional this season, and the come into the weekend's game on the back of five wins and a stalemate in their last six.
Key midfielder Joshua Kimmich is set to miss out on the game against Wolfsburg, so perhaps his absence will be filled by Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic.
Predicted lineup: Neuer (GK), Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic, Pavlovic, Goretzka, Olise, Gnabry, Diaz & Kane
Last five results:
- Heidenheim 0-4 Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich 2-2 Mainz 05
- Bayern Munich 3-1 Sporting Lisbon
- Stuttgart 0-5 Bayern Munich
- Union Berlin 2-3 Bayern Munich
Wolfsburg preview: Goalscoring form to be derailed by absences?
Wolfsburg were beaten 4-3 by Freiburg last time out before the winter break, and though they lost that match, they have scored three goals in each of their past three games.
However, the club will have to deal with the absences of top scorer Mohamed El Amine Amoura against Bayern, as well as striker Jonas Wind, so perhaps Dzenan Pejcinovic will lead the line.
Predicted lineup: Grabara (GK), Kumbedi, Seelt, Koulierakis, Zehnter, Gerhardt, Arnold, Eriksen, Majer, Wimmer & Pejcinovic
Last five results:
- Wolfsburg 3-4 Freiburg
- Borussia Monchengladbach 1-3 Wolfsburg
- Wolfsburg 3-1 Union Berlin
- Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Wolfsburg
- Wolfsburg 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen
Player to watch: Harry Kane
Prior to the winter break, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane had encountered some difficulties, failing to score a non-penalty goal in four of his last seven games.
The Englishman has still enjoyed an exceptional season, with the number nine scoring 30 goals and providing three assists in 25 matches for Bayern, and it would be surprising if he was kept quite by Wolfsburg.