FC Schalke 04 vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Schalke 04 vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.
- FC Schalke 04 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- VfL Wolfsburg 34 games · 29 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Schroder
- Referee Martin Thomsen
- Referee Thomas Stein
- Referee Christian Leicher
- Referee Benjamin Brand
- Referee Christian Fischer
13 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 34 | 89 |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 34 | 65 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | 59 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 34 | 47 |
| 8 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 34 | 44 |
| 9 | FC Augsburg | 34 | 43 |
| 10 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | 40 |
| 11 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 34 | 38 |
| 13 | Hamburger SV | 34 | 38 |
| 14 | 1. FC Koln | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | SV Werder Bremen | 34 | 32 |
| 16 | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | 29 |
| 17 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 34 | 26 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Feb | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | 1. FC Koln | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jan | RB Leipzig | H | 1–6 | L |
| 21 Jan | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | FC Bayern München | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Feb | FC Bayern München | H | 2–4 | L |
| 31 Jan | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | SV Werder Bremen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jan | Hertha BSC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | SC Freiburg | H | 6–0 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
6%
Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season
VfL Wolfsburg this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
VfL Wolfsburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Schalke 04 to score. At the same time, VfL Wolfsburg does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. VfL Wolfsburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VfL Wolfsburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 29' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Patrick Wimmer.
- 34' FC Schalke 04 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' It is a substitution in FC Schalke 04 team. Tim Skarke is replaced by Marius Bulter on 46 minute.
- 48' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yannick Gerhardt.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yannick Gerhardt.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Rodrigo Zalazar. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' What a strike from Alex Kral! The score is 1-0.
- 53' Another substitution for VfL Wolfsburg to replace Sebastiaan Bornauw by Maxence Lacroix on 53 minute.
- 54' The whistle greets Patrick Wimmer as he departs to be replaced by Kevin Paredes.
- 59' FC Schalke 04 is showing some good football. However, FC Schalke 04 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 63' Another substitution for FC Schalke 04 to replace Cedric Brunner by Mehmet Aydin on 63 minute.
- 68' Michael Frey needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 73' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 73 minute. Soichiro Kozuki leaves to be changed by Dominick Drexler.
- 78' VfL Wolfsburg seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 87' Another substitution for VfL Wolfsburg to replace Maximilian Arnold by Josuha Guilavogui on 87 minute.
- 90' VfL Wolfsburg player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Michael Frey ↓ Simon Terodde 87'
- 4
- 1
-
27
Cedric Brunner ↓ Mehmet Aydin 63'
-
20
Tim Skarke ↓ Marius Bulter 46'
- 18
- 6
- 30
- 10
- 25
- 38
Bench
- 2
- 13
-
9
Simon Terodde ↑ 87'
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↑ 73'
- 19
-
11
Marius Bulter ↑ 46'
- 33
-
23
Mehmet Aydin ↑ 63'
- 41
Coach
Thomas Reis
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 27
- 31
- 20
- 6
- 32
- 3
- 23
- 16
-
39
Patrick Wimmer ↓ Kevin Paredes 53'
- 5
Bench
- 10
- 8
-
4
Maxence Lacroix ↑ 53'
-
29
Josuha Guilavogui ↑ 87'
- 12
- 7
-
22
Felix Kalu Nmecha ↑ 53'
-
40
Kevin Paredes ↑ 53'
- 33
Coach
Niko Kovać
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wout Weghorst | 5 |
| Kevin Mbabu | 3 |
| Daniel Ginczek | 2 |
| Daniel Caligiuri | 2 |
| Nabil Bentaleb | 1 |
| Joao Victor | 1 |
| John Brooks | 1 |
| Xaver Schlager | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.83
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for:
VfL Wolfsburg or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
57%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
74%
FC Schalke 04 or VfL Wolfsburg
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 2
9.8%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | VfL Wolfsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 24% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

