Following last weekend’s defeat to the Old Lady, the Reds are back against the Wolves, looking to pick up a win in another attempt to escape the relegation play-off spot. VfB Stuttgart vs. VfL Wolfsburg kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 30, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Wolfsburg returned to winning ways in style following the 5-0 win over FSV Mainz 05 at the Volkswagen Arena. A hat-trick from Max Kruse (24’, 35’ P., & 45+2) coupled with a brace from Jonas Wind (8’ & 42’) saw the five-goal haul possible. The win over the Zero5ers saw the club move one spot up the table, from 13th to 12th place, having picked up 37 points from 11W, 4D, and 16L. Looking to pick up back-to-back victories, LLWLW, Wolfsburg could jump two spots across the table if favorable outcomes emerge elsewhere. A top-ten finish appears to be the nearest objective for Wolfsburg after a disastrous season that saw the Wolves initially aim for a top-four finish. Florian Kohfeldt is expected to line up the 4—3—3 with Jonas Wind, Lukas Nmecha, and Max Kruse in attack when Die Wölfe take on the Reds. Meanwhile, Otavio (knee), Van de Ven (thigh), and Waldschmidt (ankle) are all ruled out of this weekend’s clash.
After yet another embarrassing defeat, this time against the Black & Yellows, the Wolves take on the Zero5ers looking to halt an unprecedented descent down the Bundesliga table. VfL Wolfsburg vs. 1. FSV Mainz 05 kicks off at 19:30 (GMT+1) on Friday, April 22, at the Volkswagen Arena.
Wolfsburg were pulverized in a 6-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund last weekend on their visit to Signal Iduna Park. A brace from Erling Haaland (38', 54'), coupled with goals from Tom Rothe (24'), Axel Witsel (26'), Akanji (28'), and Emre Can (34'), formed the avalanche of goals. However, Wolfsburg were left with a late consolation goal from Ridle Baku (81'). The embarrassing defeat leaves the club with only three points from a possible fifteen, LLLWL, and in 13th place, after failing to earn a point on Bundesliga Matchday 30. The Wolves have 34 points from 10W, 4D, & 16L and are just six points away from the relegation play-off spot with four BL games left to play. "I assume that we will stay in the division and go into the coming season in this constellation," Wolfsburg's managing director for sport Jörg Schmadtke told Kicker after the 6-1 thrashing. Wolfsburg will be looking to do exactly that when they make their 31st appearance of the season this Friday, despite the four defeats in five. After managing a 10-match unbeaten BL run against Mainz 05, VfL Wolfsburg have since lost their last two league games against the Zero5ers for the first time since 2005-06. Florian Kohfeldt, who now has a 29%-win rate, aims to avoid three defeats in a row when he lines up the 3—4—2—1 with Lukas Nmecha at the top of the shape. On availability, Lacroix (hamstring), Otavio (knee), and Van de Ven (thigh) are all ruled out, alongside Waldschmidt (ankle) and William (knee injury).
After a comfortable win over the Swabians, the Black & Yellows are back in the Bundesliga, aiming for a win over the Wolves as they look to reduce the nine-point gap to the top of the table. Borussia Dortmund vs. VfL Wolfsburg kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 16, at Signal Iduna Park.
In a 4-0 win last weekend, VfL Wolfsburg smashed Arminia Bielefeld apart at the Volkswagen Arena. A brace from Lukas Nmecha (11' & 38') and Maximilian Arnold (48') had put Wolfsburg in a comfortable lead before Max Kruse (53') had them on maximum cruise control for a four-goal haul. - Wolfsburg's biggest win in this season's Bundesliga and also the biggest since March 2021. However, the club remains in 13th place on the Bundesliga table, having picked up 34 points from 10W, 4D, and 15L. Two victories sandwich three defeats in a row, WLLLW, ahead of this fixture against Dortmund. Ever since winning the DFB Cup final in 2015, VfL Wolfsburg has not won any of their 13 Bundesliga games against Borussia Dortmund, - a record winless streak for the Wolves against a single opponent in the Bundesliga. Florian Kohfeldt and Die Wölfe could appear with the 3—4—2—1, having Lukas Nmecha in attack once again.
The Bundesliga fixture, VfL Wolfsburg vs. DSC Arminia Bielefeld, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 9, at the Volkswagen Arena.
Arminia Bielefeld earned a point in a 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart on BL-MD 28. Sasa Kalajdžic (25' P.) bagged the opener from his maiden professional penalty after an Arminia shirt handled the ball in the box. However, a remarkable finish from Arminia's Florian Krüger (59') - his first Bundesliga goal - saw both sides back on level terms. The draw left the club moving one spot ahead, from 17th to 16th place on the Bundesliga table, having picked up 26 points from 5W, 11D, and 12L. Arminia are without a win in five games, LLLLD, ahead of this fixture against Wolfsburg. A victory here could see the Blues move out of the relegation zone if Dortmund picks up a win over VfB Stuttgart [27 points] on Saturday. Frank Kramer and Die Blauen could appear with the 4—2—3—1 formation, having Janni Luca Serra at the top of the shape. On availability, Klos (concussion) is ruled out for the weekend’s game, while Vasiliadis (knee injury) remains doubtful.
FC Augsburg vs. VfL Wolfsburg, kicks off at 14:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 3, at the WWK Arena.
Wolfsburg were also on the losing end after picking up a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, courtesy of a brace from Paulinho (86', 90'+2). The loss saw the Wolves drop one spot down, from 12th to 13th place on the Bundesliga table. Die Wölfe have 31 points from 9W, 4D, & 14L, and a win here could see them move two spots ahead to 11th place if favorable outcomes emerge elsewhere. The last time Wolfsburg lost this many games, at this stage, was in the 2004/05 edition of the Bundesliga, when they finished in 9th place. Having had back-to-back defeats, LDWLL, Wolfsburg are looking to avoid picking up three in a row at the end of the weekend. The club has 29 goals in 27 Bundesliga games, a goal ratio of 1.07 goals scored per game. In addition, Die Wölfe have conceded 42 goals [1.56 goals per match] so far this season and have a G.D. of -13. Florian Kohfeldt has a 29%-win rate, having lost twice as many games as he has won in the coaching seat for Wolfsburg: 6W, 3D, and 12L. The 39-year-old could line up the 3—4—2—1, having Lukas Nmecha in attack against Augsburg. Meanwhile, Otavio (knee), Van de Ven (thigh), and William (knee) are all ruled out for the weekend’s clash.
The Bundesliga fixture, VfL Wolfsburg vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen, kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, March 20, at the Volkswagen Arena.
Despite a spirited fightback, Wolfsburg suffered yet another setback in their quest to break into the top ten following a 3-2 defeat at the hands of SC Freiburg last weekend. A brace from Freiburg’s Vincenzo Grifo (7' & 44') left Wolfsburg with a two-goal deficit before the break. But goals from Max Kruse (52') and Maximilian Arnold (84') saw Wolfsburg back on level terms at the Europa-Park Stadion. However, a remarkable 20-yard left-footed volley from Freiburg’s Nico Schlotterbeck (87') ultimately decided the outcome of the game. The defeat leaves Wolfsburg with two losses in five Bundesliga games (WLDWL) and in 12th place, three points outside the top-ten. Wolfsburg have 31 points from 9W, 4D, & 13L, and are looking to return to winning ways at the end of the weekend. The club is enduring a poor season compared to their previous term, where they finished in 4th place. At this stage last season, the Wolves had 20 points more. Florian Kohfeldt would like to see his side bag three points at the weekend for the numbers to improve. Last time out, the 39-year-old lined up a 3—4—2—1 with Jonas Wind in attack. Kohfeldt is expected to stick to both shape and personnel for Sunday’s game against Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, Lukas Nmecha (ankle injury) remains doubtful for the weekend’s fixture.
The Bundesliga fixture, SC Freiburg vs. VfL Wolfsburg, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 12, at the Europa-Park Stadion.
Meanwhile, an own goal from Taiwo Awoniyi (24’ O.G.) gifted Wolfsburg a 1-0 win over Union Berlin last Saturday on home soil. The victory leaves the Wolves in 12th place on the Bundesliga table, having picked up 31 points from 9W, 4D, & 12L. Wolfsburg are unbeaten in two games, WWLDW, ahead of this fixture against Freiburg, and would like pick up back-to-back victories at the end of this duel of ninety minutes. Die Wölfe, who are three points outside the top ten, could leapfrog 11th-placed VfL Bochum [32 points] with a win here and close the gap on the top ten. Florian Kohfeldt, who has a 32%-win rate after 19 games [6W, 3D, & 10L], could see his numbers plummet at the end of the weekend as his side takes on the joint-best defense in the league, which has shipped the fewest goals this season [along with Bayern Munich], 27. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Jonas Wind in attack may be seen again against Freiburg this weekend.
The Bundesliga fixture, VfL Wolfsburg vs. FC Union Berlin, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 5, at the Volkswagen Arena.
Last weekend, VfL Wolfsburg gave up a two-goal lead and saw would-be three points reduced to one after a 2-2 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach at Borussia Park. Goals from Jonas Wind (6’) and Sebastiaan Bornauw (33’) gave the Wolves a comfortable 2-0 lead before Marcus Thuram (42’) pulled one back for Gladbach. Having ten men, after Maxence Lacroix [R. 72’] was shown the red for what appeared to be a wrestling move on a Gladbach shirt, the second-half substitute, Breel Embolo (82'), headed the Colts back on level terms. A few minutes later, Wolfsburg were let off the hook after Gladbach thought they had the winner. But the goal was chalked off after a VAR review spotted a foul in the build-up to the goal. The draw leaves Wolfsburg without a victory in two games, LWWLD, as they sit in 12th place, having 28 points from 8W, 4D, & 12L. Wolfsburg are three points outside the top ten after a poor season, while Florian Kohfeldt has only a 28% win rate after 18 games [5W, 3D, and 10L] at the helm. The 39-year-old hopes to improve those numbers at the end of this duel of ninety minutes against Union Berlin. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Jonas Wind in attack is expected from Florian Kohfeldt on Saturday. On availability, Maxence Lacroix is suspended following the red against Gladbach, while Otavio (knee), and Van de Ven (thigh) are both ruled out.
The Colts take on the Wolves this weekend, looking to bounce back from the embarrassing loss at the hands of the Black and Yellows last weekend. Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. VfL Wolfsburg kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 26 at Borussia-Park.
Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg encountered a setback in their attempt to forge ahead on the Bundesliga table, having suffered a 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim last weekend. The Wolves remain in 12th place following their failure to earn a point on Bundesliga Matchday 23. Wolfsburg, with 27 points from 8W, 3D, and 12L, sits right above Gladbach, with only a point separating both sides ahead of Saturday’s clash. Florian Kohfeldt hopes to return to winning ways after the narrow defeat to Hoffenheim, DLWWL, knowing his side has won more matches in the Bundesliga against Gladbach [22] than any other team in the competition. At this stage last season, where they finished 4th, Die Wölfe had only lost twice. However, a late and desperate push for a top-six finish appears to be on the horizon this season for Florian Kohfeldt who has a 29%-win rate after 17 games at the helm [5W, 2D, 10L]. Kohfeldt, 39, could line up the 3—4—2—1 formation once again with Jonas Wind in attack. On availability, Otavio (knee), Van de Ven (thigh), and William (knee) are all ruled out, while Lukas Nmecha (ankle injury) remains doubtful.
Following last weekend’s victory, the Wolves return to Bundesliga action against Die Kraichgauer, hoping to pick up three victories in a row at the end of the weekend. The Bundesliga fixture, VfL Wolfsburg vs. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, kicks off at 15:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, February 19, at the Volkswagen Arena.
A 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt saw VfL Wolfsburg pick up back-to-back victories at the end of Bundesliga Matchday 22, LDLWW. Winter-arrival, Max Kruse (28' P.) squeezed the ball past Kevin Trapp in Frankfurt’s goal to put Wolfsburg in front with what was his first goal for the club after his return. Florian Kohfeldt‘s side maintained the narrow lead until stoppage time when Dodi Lukebakio (90'+3) struck for Wolfsburg's second at the Deutsche Bank Park. In 12th place, Wolfsburg has 27 points after 8W, 3D, & 11L. A win on Saturday would see the Wolves move into 11th place if Bochum fails to defeat VfB Stuttgart in another Bundesliga fixture slated for Saturday. A poor goal ratio of 1.05 goals per game is partly responsible for Wolfsburg's poor run of form, which leaves them in the lower half of the Bundesliga table. In addition, Wolfsburg have it loose at the back, conceding 33 goals in 22 BL games [an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game]. Kohfeldt, 39, and Die Wölfe could appear with the attacking-minded 4—2—3—1 formation, leaving Jonas Wind in front for this fixture against Hoffenheim. On availability, Lukas Nmecha (ankle) and Otavio (knee) are ruled out, alongside Schlager (knee) and Van de Ven (thigh).