Wolfsburg vs Holstein Kiel Prediction 24.01.2025 | Bundesliga

• Competition: Germany - Bundesliga
• Date: Friday, 24th, January 2025
• Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CEST
• Venue: Volkswagen Arena (Wolfsburg)

Wolfsburg, eager to climb into the European qualification spots, will host relegation-threatened Holstein Kiel at the Volkswagen Arena in Friday's Bundesliga showdown.

While their performances over the past few years have been relatively lackluster, forcing them to settle for bottom-half finishes in two of the last three seasons, it seems that Wolfsburg is gradually regaining their usual form and emerging as a serious contender for the leading spots. Positioned in 7th place with 27 points, only a single point behind Mainz in the race for the last European berth, Die Wolfe are poised to make a push this weekend, hoping to secure a foothold among the league's elite spots.

Unlike their Friday opposition, who are targeting Europe, Holstein Kiel’s situation is quite different, as they are forced to invest all their resources into avoiding an immediate return to the second tier of German football. As things stand, Die Storche are in serious jeopardy, as they currently languish in second-from-bottom place and have a six-point deficit behind Hoffenheim, who are holding on to the last spot that ensures survival in the Bundesliga.

Wolfsburg vs Holstein Kiel Betting Tips: WOLFSBURG TO WIN

Under the current circumstances, it seems that only a miracle can stop Wolfsburg from securing a three-point haul in Friday's contest against opposition who are relegation contenders. The start of 2025 has been promising for Die Wolfe, who overcame Hoffenheim and Borussia M'gladbach before narrowly falling 2-3 to Bayern Munich, but they are expected to quickly and efficiently get their top-six pursuit back on track. The visiting side Holstein Kiel pulled oof a major upset in the Bundesliga during their second match of the new year by sinking Dortmund 4-2 on home turf, but a return to hostile territory offers them little to no glimmer of hope. 

Indeed, Die Storche, alongside Bochum, reamain the only team in Germany's top flight yet to saver an away victory this season, while a record of two draws and six losses coupled with 21 goals conceded clearly depicts their turmoil on the road. Given that Wolfsburg has recently showcased impressive attacking form, scoring 3+ goals in three of their last four home games, it's hard to imagine Holstein Kiel offering serious resistance, so we expect the Green-Whites to bounce back in style after last week's loss to Bayern.