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- Wolfsburg's clinical finishing exploited Union Berlin's high-risk style. They scored twice from just 4 shots on target, overperforming their expected goals (0.19) by nearly 2 full goals.
- Wolfsburg dominated possession, completing 72% of their passes compared to Union's 76%. This control allowed them to dictate the tempo and limit Union's transition threats.
- Wolfsburg's disciplined shape and defensive solidity stymied Union's probing attacks. They limited Union to just 7 shots on target despite the hosts' 25 total attempts.
- Union's profligacy in front of goal was their downfall. Despite taking 25 shots, they managed only 7 on target and failed to capitalize on their 2.35 expected goals.
- Union's high press and adventurous full-back positioning left them vulnerable to Wolfsburg's counterattacks. The visitors punished this with two first-half goals on the break.
- Union struggled to break down Wolfsburg's compact defense, unable to find the killer pass or clinical finish needed to get back into the match.
Wolfsburg's clinical finishing in the first half proved the difference as they held on for a 2-1 victory over Union Berlin. Patrick Wimmer's early goal and Dusan Pejcinovic's strike just after the break gave the visitors a comfortable lead that they would not relinquish.
Despite dominating possession and creating the better chances, Union failed to capitalize on their attacking play. Their high-risk, high-press style left gaps that Wolfsburg exploited ruthlessly on the counter. The hosts struggled to find a way through Wolfsburg's disciplined defensive shape, managing only 7 shots on target from their 25 attempts.
Oliver Burke's late goal gave Union hope, but Wolfsburg's game management in the closing stages preserved their lead. The victory sees Wolfsburg consolidate their position in the top half of the Bundesliga table, while Union miss an opportunity to close the gap on the European places.
VfL Wolfsburg showed superior composure in attack
Union Berlin converted 1 of 7 shots on target. VfL Wolfsburg converted 2 from 4.
A 46th-minute strike sealed the outcome
D. Pejcinovic's goal at 46' proved to be the decisive moment.
Union Berlin used the ball more productively
Union Berlin had 54% possession and generated 25 shots. VfL Wolfsburg had 46% and created 5.
VfL Wolfsburg were stubborn at the back
VfL Wolfsburg faced 25 shots and conceded only 1. Defensive efficiency: 96%.
Union Berlin lost to VfL Wolfsburg 1–2 at the stadium in Bundesliga Regular Season - 30. P. Wimmer (11'), D. Pejcinovic (46'), O. Burke (85') scored.
