Wednesday , 30 September 2026

RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg, DFB-Pokal 2024-25 QUARTER FINALS

DFB-Pokal · 2024-25
RB Leipzig
1 – 0
Full Time
VfL Wolfsburg
Wed 26 Feb 2025 · 19:45 UTC Red Bull Arena Leipzig HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 67' Joakim Maehle
Castello Lukeba 82' Y
Amadou Haidara 86' Y
Y 90' Mattias Svanberg
Lois Openda 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg — DFB-Pokal at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.

Match Details

  • Referee Tobias Reichel

Head-to-Head

11
5
9
RB Leipzig 25 games · Avg 2.6 goals VfL Wolfsburg
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-26 RB Leipzig 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2024-11-30 RB Leipzig 1–5 VfL Wolfsburg 2024-04-13 RB Leipzig 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2023-11-25 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 RB Leipzig 2023-10-31 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 RB Leipzig

Recent Form

RB Leipzig
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb VfL Wolfsburg H 1–0 W
23 Feb 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 H 2–2 D
14 Feb FC Augsburg A 0–0 D
09 Feb FC St. Pauli 1910 H 2–0 W
01 Feb 1. FC Union Berlin A 0–0 D
29 Jan SK Sturm Graz A 0–1 L
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Feb RB Leipzig A 0–1 L
22 Feb VfL Bochum 1848 H 1–1 D
15 Feb VfB Stuttgart A 2–1 W
08 Feb Bayer 04 Leverkusen H 0–0 D
02 Feb Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–1 D
24 Jan Holstein Kiel H 2–2 D

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
RB Leipzig this season
0% Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

RB Leipzig
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfL Wolfsburg
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

RB Leipzig
Willi Orban 1 G
Brajan Gruda 1 G
VfL Wolfsburg
Maximilian Arnold 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Red Bull Arena Leipzig as RB Leipzig face off against VfL Wolfsburg in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Aster Vranckx is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' RB Leipzig are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against VfL Wolfsburg's shape.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' RB Leipzig are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined VfL Wolfsburg backline.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 45' Xavi Simons has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 50' RB Leipzig have won 727 goals from 515 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 60' RB Leipzig are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 65' VfL Wolfsburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 67' VfL Wolfsburg player sees a card in front of him.
  • 69' RB Leipzig is taking the lead after the goal scored by Benjamin Sesko on 69.
  • 71' Fresh legs for VfL Wolfsburg! Jonas Wind comes on to replace Andreas Skov Olsen.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Castello Lukeba. He replaces El Chadaille Bitshiabu on 74 minute.
  • 75' Kevin Kampl makes way for Amadou Haidara at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
  • 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 81' VfL Wolfsburg make a change. Bence Dardai trudges off to be replaced by Aster Vranckx on 81 minutes.
  • 82' That is a card for RB Leipzig. Castello Lukeba will be fuming at that decision.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Amadou Haidara on 86 minutes earns him a card. RB Leipzig will be frustrated.
  • 88' Kevin Behrens gets the nod from VfL Wolfsburg. He replaces Tiago Tomas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Mattias Svanberg argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' RB Leipzig ring the changes. Arthur Vermeeren has done his job and it is now time for Nicolas Seiwald to step up.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. RB Leipzig take all three points.

Lineups

RB Leipzig Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Rose

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 4
Willi Orban 3
Wout Weghorst 3
Xavi Simons 2
Lois Openda 2
Jerome Roussillon 2
Benjamin Sesko 2
Yussuf Poulsen 2

Head to Head

2025-02-26 RB Leipzig 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2024-11-30 RB Leipzig 1–5 VfL Wolfsburg 2024-04-13 RB Leipzig 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg 2023-11-25 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 RB Leipzig 2023-10-31 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig Form

2025-02-26 RB Leipzig 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg W 2025-02-23 RB Leipzig 2–2 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 D 2025-02-14 FC Augsburg 0–0 RB Leipzig D 2025-02-09 RB Leipzig 2–0 FC St. Pauli 1910 W 2025-02-01 1. FC Union Berlin 0–0 RB Leipzig D 2025-01-29 SK Sturm Graz 1–0 RB Leipzig L

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2025-02-26 RB Leipzig 1–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2025-02-22 VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 VfL Bochum 1848 D 2025-02-15 VfB Stuttgart 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2025-02-08 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2025-02-02 Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg D 2025-01-24 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 Holstein Kiel D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3 RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 VfL Wolfsburg xG
I would bet for: RB Leipzig or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig43% Draw29% VfL Wolfsburg28%
Actual: RB Leipzig win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

RB Leipzig or Draw
72%
Draw or VfL Wolfsburg
57%
RB Leipzig or VfL Wolfsburg
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
RB Leipzig28% Draw50% VfL Wolfsburg22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig

Handicap RB Leipzig covers Push VfL Wolfsburg covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.