Wolfsburg still below expectations: 2:2 against Werder

Wolfsburg's Struggles Persist: Draw against Bremen Sets Back Lower Saxony Side

It was yet another disappointing outing for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, as they failed to secure a win against Werder Bremen, settling for a 2:2 draw at the Volkswagen Arena. The stalemate extended Wolfsburg's winless streak to four games, while Bremen picked up their first away point of the season.

The visitors took an early lead when Marvin Ducksch curled a free-kick past Wolfsburg's goalkeeper. Wolfsburg struggled to find their footing, with many misplaced passes and inaccuracies, but they managed to level the score just before half-time, thanks to a goal from Vaclav Cerny.

Kevin Paredes put Wolfsburg in front in the second half, but Werder Bremen equalized shortly afterwards through a header from Rafael Borré. The draw didn't do much to boost Wolfsburg's dwindling confidence, while Bremen's mid-table position was further solidified.

Werner, Bremen's coach, was pleased with his team's performance, especially in the first half, where they kept a tight defensive line against Wolfsburg. "The lads got a bit of a head start," said Werner after the game. "They put in a very mature performance in the first half."

Wolfsburg's coach Kovac was disappointed with the result and felt that his team didn't play up to their potential. "We showed some good moments, but in the end, we didn't create enough chances to win the game," he said.

Both teams are currently in mid-table range, with Wolfsburg in 9th place and Bremen in 10th. Wolfsberg have 30 points from 21 games, and Bremen have 34 points from the same number of games. Though neither team is facing relegation worries, they are also far from contending for European spots.

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Wolfsburg and Bremen have not been performing up to their standards this season, as evidenced by their mid-table positions and poor recent form. Wolfsburg have drawn their last three Bundesliga games, while Bremen have won two and drawn two of their last four.
Both teams have been struggling with scoring goals, with Wolfsburg having a goal difference of +8 and Bremen having a -5 goal difference. Wolfsberg have scored 43 goals this season, while Bremen have scored 34 goals.
Upcoming matches for Wolfsburg include a trip to VfB Stuttgart, a home game against Bochum, and away games against Werder Bremen and Augsburg. Bremen will face Bochum, Union Berlin, St. Pauli, and RB Leipzig in their upcoming matches. These matches will be crucial in determining the fortunes of both teams for the rest of the season.
Interestingly, both teams have been stronger at home than away, with Wolfsburg having a win-loss record of 5-4-2 at home, while Bremen have a record of 2-2-6 away from home. This suggests that both teams will need to find a way to improve their away form if they want to push for higher positions in the table.

Wolfsburg's winless streak and Bremen's first away point of the season highlight the struggle that both teams are having in the Bundesliga this season. While neither team is in a relegation battle, they are also not in contention for European spots. The upcoming matches will be crucial for both teams to turn their fortunes around and climb the table.