Wolfsburg Aiming for "Trend Reversal" Against Stuttgart: "Team Has a Duty"
Wolfsburg's Current Struggles
VfL Wolfsburg has endured a difficult start to the Bundesliga season, winning just one of their first five games. This poor form has left them languishing in the bottom half of the table, and they are desperate for a change in fortunes.
Wolfsburg's struggles have been attributed to a number of factors, including injuries to key players and a lack of consistency in their performances. They have also been criticized for their defensive lapses, which have cost them dearly in several matches.
Stuttgart's Resurgence
In contrast to Wolfsburg's struggles, Stuttgart have enjoyed a resurgence in form under new coach Pellegrino Matarazzo. The Swabians have won three of their last four games, including an impressive victory over Borussia Dortmund.
Stuttgart's success has been built on a solid defense and a potent attack. They have conceded just one goal in their last four games, and they have scored 10 goals in the same period.
Wolfsburg's "Trend Reversal"
Wolfsburg will be hoping to end their poor run of form when they host Stuttgart on Saturday. The Wolves know that a win is essential if they want to start moving up the table.
Wolfsburg coach Mark van Bommel has called on his team to show more "fight and passion" against Stuttgart. He has also urged his players to be more clinical in front of goal.
Key Players
Wolfsburg will be looking to key players such as Lukas Nmecha and Max Kruse to inspire them to victory against Stuttgart. Nmecha has scored three goals in his last four games, while Kruse has provided three assists.
Stuttgart, meanwhile, will be relying on the likes of Sasa Kalajdzic and Silas Wamangituka to provide the goals. Kalajdzic has scored five goals in his last four games, while Wamangituka has scored three.
Prediction
Wolfsburg will be desperate for a win against Stuttgart, but the visitors will be confident of extending their winning run. Stuttgart are the slight favorites to win the match, but Wolfsburg have the potential to cause an upset if they can rediscover their best form.
