Tuesday , 21 July 2026

VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Bundesliga · 2021-22
VfL Wolfsburg
2 – 3
Full Time
1. FC Köln
Tue 14 Dec 2021 · 19:30 UTC Volkswagen Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Felix Kalu Nmecha 14' Y
Y 61' Benno Schmitz
Maxence Lacroix 80' Y
Jerome Roussillon 80' Y
Maximilian Arnold 81' Y
Y 87' Rafael Czichos

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Köln — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Hartmann
  • Referee Marco Achmuller
  • Referee Stefan Lupp
  • Referee Jan Seidel
  • Referee Aarne Aarnink
  • Referee Robert Kampka

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 Mönchengladbach 34 38
13 Hamburger SV 34 38
14 1. FC Köln 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

9
3
4
VfL Wolfsburg 16 games · Avg 3.1 goals 1. FC Köln
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Köln 2021-04-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Köln 2020-12-05 1. FC Köln 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-01-18 1. FC Köln 3–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-08-17 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 1. FC Köln

Recent Form

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec 1. FC Köln H 2–3 L
11 Dec VfB Stuttgart H 0–2 L
08 Dec Lille OSC H 1–3 L
04 Dec 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 0–3 L
27 Nov Borussia Dortmund H 1–3 L
23 Nov Sevilla FC A 0–2 L
1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec VfL Wolfsburg A 3–2 W
10 Dec FC Augsburg H 0–2 L
04 Dec Arminia Bielefeld A 1–1 D
27 Nov Borussia Mönchengladbach H 4–1 W
21 Nov 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 1–1 D
07 Nov 1. FC Union Berlin H 2–2 D

Season Stats

VfL Wolfsburg 1. FC Köln
#16 Position #14
29 Points 32
34 Played 34
7 / 8 / 19 W / D / L 7 / 11 / 16
45 Scored 49
69 Conceded 63
-24 GD -14
0.85 PPG 0.94
21% Win % 21%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

VfL Wolfsburg are 16th (29 pts). 1. FC Köln are 14th (32 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Volkswagen Arena as VfL Wolfsburg face off against 1. FC Koln in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Sebastiaan Bornauw needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 39 Yellow cards this season.
  • 8' Lukas Nmecha has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
  • 13' Timo Hubers has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 14' Felix Kalu Nmecha is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
  • 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 24' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Koln are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 29' 1. FC Koln is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 34' What a moment for Anthony Modeste! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 44' VfL Wolfsburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 46 minute. Salih Ozcan leaves to be changed by Jannes-Kilian Horn.
  • 51' The Netherlands Wout Weghorst breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 2-1!
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 59' Felix Kalu Nmecha makes way for Renato Steffen at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Wolfsburg.
  • 61' A moment of madness from Benno Schmitz on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
  • 65' Yannick Gerhardt is replacing Lukas Nmecha for the VfL Wolfsburg side.
  • 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfL Wolfsburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 71' Jan Thielmann gets the nod from 1. FC Koln. He replaces Ondrej Duda and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' Another substitution for 1. FC Koln to replace Ondrej Duda by Mark Uth on 72 minute.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Mark Uth — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 80' The referee calls foul for Maxence Lacroix. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 81' VfL Wolfsburg receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
  • 86' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rafael Czichos on 87 minutes.
  • 89' Anthony Modeste is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 90' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Mark Uth is replaced by Luca Kilian on 90 minute.
  • VfL Wolfsburg will have plenty to reflect on. 1. FC Koln were simply the better side today.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Florian Kohfeldt

1. FC Köln Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steffen Baumgart

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lukas Nmecha 4
Yannick Gerhardt 4
Wout Weghorst 3
Maximilian Arnold 3
Jonas Wind 2
Anthony Modeste 2
Paulo Otavio 2
Jhon Cordoba 2

Head to Head

2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Köln 2021-04-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 1. FC Köln 2020-12-05 1. FC Köln 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-01-18 1. FC Köln 3–1 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-08-17 VfL Wolfsburg 2–1 1. FC Köln

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Köln L 2021-12-11 VfL Wolfsburg 0–2 VfB Stuttgart L 2021-12-08 VfL Wolfsburg 1–3 Lille OSC L 2021-12-04 1. FSV Mainz 05 3–0 VfL Wolfsburg L 2021-11-27 VfL Wolfsburg 1–3 Borussia Dortmund L 2021-11-23 Sevilla FC 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg L

1. FC Köln Form

2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Köln W 2021-12-10 1. FC Köln 0–2 FC Augsburg L 2021-12-04 Arminia Bielefeld 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2021-11-27 1. FC Köln 4–1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 2021-11-21 1. FSV Mainz 05 1–1 1. FC Köln D 2021-11-07 1. FC Köln 2–2 1. FC Union Berlin D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.59 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96 1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for: VfL Wolfsburg or 1. FC Köln 75% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg31% Draw25% 1. FC Köln44%
Actual: 1. FC Köln win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
56%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
69%
VfL Wolfsburg or 1. FC Köln
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg25% Draw40% 1. FC Köln35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 1
5%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.2%
1 – 0
3.9%
2 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push 1. FC Köln covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 16% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 19% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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