Hallescher vs Wolfsburg
Hallescher vs Wolfsburg 2019 DFB Pokal Hallescher FC will fancy their chances of pulling off a giant-killing against Wolfsburg following three straight wins in the 3. Liga, but they have lost five of their last six DFB Cup matches.
Defender Tobias Schilk is out of action after suffering an injury against Chemnitzer FC last weekend so Niklas Kastenhofer or Werder Bremen loanee Jannes Vollert could take his place.
Recent signing Terrence Boyd made his debut off the bench against Chemnitz while fellow new arrival Jonas Nietfeld opened his account in the 3-1 success.
Recent signing Terrence Boyd made his debut off the bench against Chemnitz while fellow new arrival Jonas Nietfeld opened his account in the 3-1 success.
Despite a strong 2018/19 campaign, it has been a summer of change for Wolfsburg with Oliver Glasner replacing Bruno Labbadia in the dugout, five new players arriving and eight leaving either permanently or on loan.
Manchester City striker Lukas Nmecha has joined on loan and will provide back-up for Wout Weghorst in the absence of the injured Daniel Ginczek, while Ignacio Camacho remains sidelined.
New left-back Paulo Otavio is doubtful having missed last weekend’s friendly against Nice but first-choice goalkeeper Koen Casteels came through 90 minutes and is fit to start.
