Wolfsburg vs Leipzig Prediction for 27 September 2025 - Football

🔊 Will the Wolves claim their first home victory, or will the Bulls secure their fourth consecutive win? At the Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg host Leipzig in the 5th round of the Bundesliga. Both clubs have new head coaches, and their playing styles are still taking shape, but progress is already evident. Wolfsburg suffered their first defeat in the last round and have yet to win at home. Meanwhile, Leipzig bounced back from a heavy defeat to Bayern with three straight wins. Last season, the visitors left here with all three points. Can they replicate that success?

Head-to-Head

📊 In 23 encounters, Leipzig hold the upper hand with 12 wins compared to Wolfsburg's 6, while 5 matches ended in a draw. Last season, the Bulls secured a 1-0 victory at home and later defeated the Wolves 3-2 at the Volkswagen Arena in the second half of the season.

Wolfsburg Team Overview

🟢 Wolfsburg once again left Dortmund empty-handed. Their 1-0 defeat to Borussia marked their eighth consecutive loss at Signal Iduna Park. Over these encounters, they have managed to score just once while conceding 25 goals. This was the first defeat for the team under new head coach Paul Simonis. After four rounds, Wolfsburg sit in 12th place with 5 points.

⚪ On a positive note, Christian Eriksen made his debut against Borussia in the 60th minute. The 33-year-old Dane, having played in the top leagues of Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, and England, stepped onto the Bundesliga pitch for the first time—his fifth top division in Europe.

Leipzig Team Overview

🔴 In the last round, Leipzig secured a home victory against the season's newcomers Cologne, who had been unbeaten until then, with a scoreline of 3-1. A stellar first half ensured Ole Werner's side claimed their third consecutive win. Assan Ouédraogo, Romulo, and captain David Raum each found the back of the net, lifting Leipzig to third place in the standings.

⚪ Beyond the team's success, some players achieved personal milestones: Assan Ouédraogo, at 19 years, 4 months, and 11 days old, became the fourth youngest scorer for the club in Bundesliga history. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi marked his 250th appearance in the German top flight.

Latest news

Wolfsburg

❌ Denis Vavro, Jesper Lindstrøm, Rogerio, and Kevin Paredes remain sidelined due to injuries.

Leipzig

🎙 Head coach Ole Werner praised Uedraogo's performance after the game: "He had an excellent week of training and provided exactly what we needed: confidence in the midfield, creativity, and a threat in front of the opponent's goal. He knows how to deliver decisive passes, and I'm pleased that he was able to showcase on the field what he demonstrates in training. I'm very satisfied with him."

❌ Still sidelined are defenders Kosta Nedelkovic (knee injury) and Max Finkgrefe (ligament damage). Amadou Haidara is currently training on an individual program.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The main referee for the match is Robin Brown. In his last 10 games, he has averaged 3.8 yellow cards per match. Wolfsburg have received 7 yellow cards over four rounds (1.75 per match), while Leipzig have picked up 4 (averaging one per game). In head-to-head encounters between these teams, the average total is 4.69. We predict a total of over 3.5 yellow cards, with Wolfsburg more likely to accumulate them.

⚽ Goal Prediction

The last 5 league meetings between Wolfsburg and Leipzig have been high-scoring affairs, with the over 2.5 goals bet hitting each time. We are backing it again this time. Both teams boast strong attacking talents but have vulnerabilities in defense: Wolfsburg have conceded in every round, and Leipzig, despite two clean sheets, have allowed a total of 7 goals in the other two matches.

🚩 Corner Prediction

In four rounds, Wolfsburg have taken 18 corners (4.5 per game), while Leipzig have registered 22 (5.5 per game). We predict a total of over 9.5 corners. This bet has come through in

RB Leipzig have won five of their last seven Bundesliga encounters against Wolfsburg. Since the start of 2022, the Bulls have not claimed more victories over any other league opponent than the Wolves. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg are winless in their last ten home matches in the league, with their last victory at the Volkswagen Arena dating back to January 14, 2025, against Borussia Mönchengladbach—marking the longest home drought among all teams in the division. Our prediction: Leipzig will not lose. While we doubt the hosts' chances of success, we can't rule out a draw. A possible scoreline is 2-2.