The Matchday 21 Bundesliga fixture between Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund will take place on 7 February at the Volkswagen Arena. Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg lost away to Koln (0:1) last time out. Daniel Bauer's side have managed just one win from their last six league matches (one draw, four defeats). It is also worth noting that Wolfsburg's 12-match scoring run in the Bundesliga has come to an end, while the club are on an identical streak of games conceding. What is more, the team have kept just one clean sheet in the league this season, with Heidenheim the only side yet to record a single shutout. In the standings, Wolfsburg sit 14th and have only a minimal gap to the relegation play-off zone.
- Both teams scored in 11 of the team's previous 12 league matches.
- On home soil, the club have failed to win 16 of their last 18 Bundesliga matches (eight draws, eight defeats).
- Wolfsburg have scored in six straight home games in this competition.
Potential Wolfsburg Lineup (4-3-3)*
Kamil Grabara - Yannick Gerhardt, Denis Vavro, Kilian Fischer, Moritz Jenz - Vinicius, Christian Eriksen, Lovro Majer - Dzenan Pejcinovic, Maximilian Arnold, Patrick Wimmer.
Defenders Joakim Maehle and Rogerio, midfielder Bence Dardai, as well as forward Jonas Wind are unavailable through injury. Defender Moritz Jenz is suspended.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund edged past Heidenheim at home last time out (3:2). The team have now won four straight league matches, scoring exactly three goals in each game during that run. In terms of total goals (41), Niko Kovac's men rank third in the competition, behind Hoffenheim (43) and Bayern Munich (74). In the main table, Borussia Dortmund continue to chase the leaders from Munich, with the gap cut to six points.
- Borussia Dortmund scored in both halves in 10 of their previous Bundesliga matches.
- The team have conceded in five of their last seven away league matches.
- On the road, Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in six matches in this competition, claiming three wins.
Potential Borussia Dortmund Lineup (3-4-3)*
Gregor Kobel - Filippo Mane, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck - Job Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Julian Brandt, Daniel Svensson - Yan Couto, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and defender Filippo Mane are injured.
Referee
Timo Gerach (Germany)
Matches - 5 (Bundesliga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) - 25;
Yellow cards per match - 5;
Red cards shown - 1;
Fouls per match - 23;
Penalties - 60%.
Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Match Prediction
In the reverse fixture, Wolfsburg managed a respectable result in Dortmund, losing to Borussia Dortmund 0:1. Repeating that at home will be difficult. Daniel Bauer's team have taken points in only three of their last eight home Bundesliga matches, and two of those came against relegation-zone sides St. Pauli and Heidenheim. However, even against those opponents the club conceded. More than that, the team have not recorded a single clean sheet at home in the league this season, and virtually every representative of the European places scored at least three against the hosts. Borussia Dortmund have been producing that level of firepower in five straight matches in this competition.
The leaders from Munich, who face third-placed Hoffenheim in the upcoming round, are getting closer. Borussia Dortmund need a win, which does not look too demanding given the head-to-head record against Wolfsburg. Borussia Dortmund have beaten their upcoming opponents in 13 of the last 15 Bundesliga meetings (one win, one draw for Wolfsburg). Niko Kovac's side are in good form and should take three points in a high-scoring game.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win + Over 2.5 goals
* For each team, the starting XI from their previous match in this competition is listed.
