TIPS - Wolfsburg VS Borussia Dortmund

[(VfL Wolfsburg) Strength]:
1. VfL Wolfsburg signed FC Basel defender Jonas Adjetey during the winter transfer window, strengthening their defensive line.
2. Since the winter break, VfL Wolfsburg remained unbeaten in their two home matches, with the previous home game ending in a 1-1 draw against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

[(VfL Wolfsburg) Weakness]:
1. VfL Wolfsburg lost 1-0 to 1. FC Koln in the last league match, marking their third consecutive league game without a win.
2. In the last league match, VfL Wolfsburg not only lost but also ended their streak of scoring in consecutive games, indicating a decline in their attacking performance.
3. VfL Wolfsburg's current league position is very precarious, with 19 points after 20 rounds, just one point above the relegation zone.
4. VfL Wolfsburg lost their last three matches in AH, indicating a poor recent trend in this regard.

[(Borussia Dortmund) Strength]:
1. Borussia Dortmund defeated 1. FC Heidenheim 3-2 in the last league match, extending their winning streak in the league to four games.
2. In their most recent away match, Borussia Dortmund secured a convincing 3-0 victory. Their away record in the league this season is relatively solid (5 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss in 10 matches).
3. In the first league encounter this season, Dortmund defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 at home, giving them an early advantage.

[(Borussia Dortmund) Neutral]:
1. Borussia Dortmund did not make any reinforcement signings in this winter transfer window, suggesting the team have confidence in their current squad configuration.
2. Borussia Dortmund currently rank second in the league, closely trailing the top team, Bayern Munich.

[(Borussia Dortmund) Weakness]:
1. Borussia Dortmund conceded two goals in each of their last two matches, indicating their defensive performance has not been ideal recently.
2. Borussia Dortmund lost four out of their last five matches in AH, showing a mediocre recent trend.

[Tips]:
Borussia Dortmund temporarily concluded their Champions League fixture, allowing them to focus more on the league.

In the last round, they narrowly defeated 1. FC Heidenheim, keeping them close to the top-ranked Bayern Munich.

Their goal for this away match is also to secure three points.

VfL Wolfsburg's recent performances, characterized by draws or losses, have been unsatisfactory for fans, and they were even shut out by their opponents in the last round.

The pre-match AH line for this home game is not ideal.

Thus, the away win is favored.

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