Wolfsburg will be eyeing the top-spot in Group ‘I’ of the Europa League when they finish their group engagements against the already-relegated Saint-Etienne. The Germans are second in the standings with eight points and have already booked their spot in the next round. Saint-Etienne are third with four points and looking to finish the group engagements on a high.
If Wolfsburg can better group leader Gent’s result against Olexandriya, then they have a chance of finishing top of the standings. It has been an inconsistent season for the Bundesliga side, though. They have lost only once in the campaign, but two of the five matches have been drawn. Regardless, Wolfsburg have lost just two of their last 12 matches in the Europa League. The hosts have an impressive record at home, winning three of their last five matches. Forget about a draw in this match, as Wolfsburg have only drawn once in their 15 Europa League home matches.
Saint-Etienne started their Europa League season with a 3-2 loss at Gent, but quickly buckled up. They went on a four-match drawing spree following that, but it was not enough for Saint-Etienne. The French club have seen goals at both ends in four of their five matches, including the 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg. The visitors have picked up just one point in their travels this season, and are without a win in three games. However, Saint-Etienne have won four of their last eight away matches in the Europa League., drawing two.
Wolfsburg have an outside chance of finishing top of the league standings, but need a win against Saint-Etienne and hope for support elsewhere. The Germans have been involved in entertaining matches, though, and that promises to continue in this match.