RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg, Bundesliga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg — Bundesliga at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
- RB Leipzig 34 games · 65 pts (2025/26)
- VfL Wolfsburg 34 games · 29 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Achmuller
- Referee Felix Zwayer
- Referee Mark Borsch
- Referee Rafael Foltyn
- Referee Christof Gunsch
- Referee Guido Winkmann
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 May | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–4 | L |
| 08 May | Borussia Dortmund | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | SV Werder Bremen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | 1. FC Koln | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | RB Leipzig | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 May | 1. FC Union Berlin | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Borussia Dortmund | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | VfB Stuttgart | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | FC Bayern München | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 3–4 | L |
Season Stats
| RB Leipzig | VfL Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #16 |
| 65 | Points | 29 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 20 / 5 / 9 | W / D / L | 7 / 8 / 19 |
| 66 | Scored | 45 |
| 47 | Conceded | 69 |
| +19 | GD | -24 |
| 1.91 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 59% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
RB Leipzig this season
6%
Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season
VfL Wolfsburg this season
RB Leipzig are 3rd (65 pts). VfL Wolfsburg are 16th (29 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
RB Leipzig
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' Welcome to Red Bull Arena Leipzig that hosts another battle between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg.
- 5' Germany international Maximilian Arnold has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' VfL Wolfsburg come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 12' Goal! Maximilian Philipp scores his 23 goal in 521 matches.
- 17' Wout Weghorst is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for VfL Wolfsburg so far.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Benjamin Henrichs on 20 minutes.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Benjamin Henrichs. He receives a Yellow card.
- 26' VfL Wolfsburg started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
- 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RB Leipzig that had 513 games and scored 719 goals.
- 36' RB Leipzig player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 41' RB Leipzig are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' A moment of madness from Marcel Sabitzer on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. RB Leipzig will be frustrated.
- 46' Another change for RB Leipzig made on 46 minute. Benjamin Henrichs leaves to be changed by Angelino.
- 46' Assisted by Ridle Baku with the perfectly-timed delivery and Maximilian Philipp makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 47' A stunning finish from Maximilian Philipp — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 51' Justin Kluivert is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 52' It’s a booking for VfL Wolfsburg player. Kevin Mbabu gets a Yellow card.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with RB Leipzig winning 50% of all matches.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Maximilian Arnold is booked for VfL Wolfsburg — Yellow card on 60.
- 63' RB Leipzig make a change. Ibrahima Konate trudges off to be replaced by Dayot Upamecano on 63 minutes.
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' A change in the RB Leipzig ranks — Justin Kluivert exits the field as Hwang Heechan enters on 70.
- 75' The travelling VfL Wolfsburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Marcel Sabitzer doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 79' VfL Wolfsburg make a change. Maximilian Philipp trudges off to be replaced by Josuha Guilavogui on 79 minutes.
- 84' Kevin Kampl has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 45 cards already picked up this season.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Ridle Baku is booked for VfL Wolfsburg — Yellow card on 86.
- 87' It is a substitution in RB Leipzig team. Emil Forsberg is replaced by Kevin Kampl on 87 minute.
- 90' A change in the VfL Wolfsburg ranks — Ridle Baku exits the field as Jerome Roussillon enters on 90.
- It finishes all square. RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
-
39
Benjamin Henrichs ↓ Angelino 46'
- 18
- 9
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↓ Kevin Kampl 87'
- 1
- 16
- 4
- 6
-
27
Konrad Laimer ↓ Amadou Haidara 46'
- 7
-
21
Justin Kluivert ↓ Hwang Heechan 70'
Bench
-
3
Angelino ↑ 46'
- 19
-
11
Hwang Heechan ↑ 70'
- 22
-
5
Dayot Upamecano ↑ 63'
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↑ 87'
- –
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 46'
- 33
Coach
Julian Nagelsmann
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 9
- 25
- 27
- 31
- 17
-
20
Ridle Baku ↓ Jerome Roussillon 90'
- 6
- 19
- 24
Bench
-
15
Jerome Roussillon ↑ 90'
- 33
- 5
-
23
Josuha Guilavogui ↑ 79'
- 14
- 12
- 34
- 40
- 39
Coach
Oliver Glasner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Timo Werner | 4 |
| Wout Weghorst | 3 |
| Willi Orban | 3 |
| Yussuf Poulsen | 2 |
| Maximilian Philipp | 2 |
| Josko Gvardiol | 2 |
| Mohammed Amoura | 2 |
| Emil Forsberg | 2 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
VfL Wolfsburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.49
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
77%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
44%
RB Leipzig or VfL Wolfsburg
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
3 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
4 – 2
3.2%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | VfL Wolfsburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 17% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 20% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.