Both teams must respond to Champions League defeats in midweek. Borussia Dortmund are now out of the Champions League, but Wolfsburg can still qualify for the knock-out stage despite sitting bottom of their group heading into the final match. The gap at the top of the Bundesliga is now a point after Dortmund capitalised on Bayern's shock defeat last time out. Dortmund are coping relatively well domestically in the prolonged absence of star striker Erling Haaland. Former Werder Bremen manager Florian Kohfeldt has steadied the ship at Wolfsburg after the sacking of Mark van Bommel. He is unbeaten in the Bundesliga and a draw could be on the cards here. 1:1
Goalkeeper Koen Casteels has tested positive for COVID-19. Pavao Pervan will likely play in goal. Maxence Lacroix will bolster defence on his return from suspension, while Renato Steffen is struggling with a calf injury. William has suffered a serious knee injury and will be out for several months, meaning he will likely never play for the club again. Bartosz Bialek and Xaver Schlager are nearing returns from long-term ACL injuries. Thorgan Hazard has tested positive for COVID-19, but as a vaccinated person could be tested and available to play. Erling Haaland most likely won't return until 2022, while Gio Reyna continues his comeback from a muscle injury. An eye infection continues to trouble Youssoufa Moukoko, Raphael Guerreiro has a muscle injury, while Marius Wolf is nearing a return.
Borussia Dortmund have won 16 of their last 19 matches (Bundesliga). Borussia Dortmund have kept a clean sheet in their last 9 matches against Wolfsburg in all competitions. Borussia Dortmund have scored at least 2 goals in 22 of their last 26 matches (Bundesliga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 15 of Borussia Dortmund's last 17 away games (Bundesliga). Borussia Dortmund have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 6 away matches against Wolfsburg in all competitions. Borussia Dortmund have won their last 6 matches against Wolfsburg in all competitions. Wolfsburg have seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Borussia Dortmund in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Wolfsburg's last 6 home games (Bundesliga).