Let's mash pedal to the metal on this Bundesliga matchup and run our eyes over the head-to-head between Wolfsburg and Holstein Kiel.
Between the sticks for Kiel, we've got Timon Weiner. With a 6.53 rating and 11 saves, he's not exactly having a season to remember. Meanwhile, for Wolfsburg, Kamil Grabara stands tall with a 7.15 rating and 14 saves. Here's a hint, folks - better ratings usually mean better performances.
Take a gander at the top players for Kiel and you'll find Phil Harres leading the pack with his 5-goal haul this season. Shuto Machino and Alexander Bernhardsson aren't far behind, netting 3 and 1 goal respectively. Their main men in goal appear to be wearing lead boots.
As for Wolfsburg, they've got Mohamed El Amine Amoura and Maximilian Arnold running things on the field. They've got 3 and 1 goals respectively under their belts this season. Despite that, their crew doesn't seem to be firing on all cylinders as much as they'd like.
Looking back on past matchups, Wolfsburg managed to stick two past Kiel last time they faced off. That's gotta sting a little, don't you think?
In terms of regular season records, Holstein Kiel with their 3-2-13 track isn't exactly setting the world alight. Wolfsburg, sighing with an 8-3-7 record, isn't exactly setting a blazing trail either.
When it comes to recent form, Wolfsburg has had its ups and downs, but Kiel seems to be stuck in a perpetual rollercoaster, freefalling more often than soaring.
When we analyse the goalkeepers, top players, their past head-to-head record, regular-season standings, and their current form, I'd say we're looking at a bit of a parade here for Wolfsburg, folks.
Albert’s Prediction: Wolfsburg by 2