Saturday , 14 November 2026

VfL Wolfsburg vs FC Schalke 04, DFB-Pokal 2020-21 ROUND OF 16

DFB-Pokal · 2020-21
VfL Wolfsburg
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Schalke 04
Wed 3 Feb 2021 · 17:30 UTC Volkswagen Arena HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
John Brooks 28' Y
Y 29' Malick Thiaw
Paulo Otavio 61' Y
Y 76' William

Overview

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg vs FC Schalke 04 — DFB-Pokal at Volkswagen Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Felix Zwayer
  • Referee Rafael Foltyn
  • Referee Alexander Sather
  • Referee Thomas Stein
  • Referee Benjamin Brand
16 games this season 🟨 4.4/game ⚽ 15.4 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

5
3
1
VfL Wolfsburg 9 games · Avg 2.3 goals FC Schalke 04
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 FC Schalke 04 2020-11-21 FC Schalke 04 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-06-20 FC Schalke 04 1–4 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-12-18 VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 FC Schalke 04 2019-01-20 FC Schalke 04 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg

Recent Form

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb FC Schalke 04 H 1–0 W
31 Jan SC Freiburg H 3–0 W
23 Jan Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 1–0 W
19 Jan 1. FSV Mainz 05 A 2–0 W
16 Jan RB Leipzig H 2–2 D
09 Jan 1. FC Union Berlin A 2–2 D
FC Schalke 04
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb VfL Wolfsburg A 0–1 L
30 Jan SV Werder Bremen A 1–1 D
24 Jan FC Bayern München H 0–4 L
20 Jan 1. FC Köln H 1–2 L
17 Jan Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–3 L
09 Jan TSG 1899 Hoffenheim H 4–0 W

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
VfL Wolfsburg this season
0% Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

VfL Wolfsburg
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Schalke 04
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

VfL Wolfsburg
Maximilian Arnold 2 G
Kento Shiogai 2 G
FC Schalke 04
Edin Dzeko 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Volkswagen Arena as VfL Wolfsburg face off against FC Schalke 04 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VfL Wolfsburg that had 483 games and scored 508 goals.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' VfL Wolfsburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' VfL Wolfsburg receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Malick Thiaw.
  • 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 39' FC Schalke 04 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 40' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Wout Weghorst makes it 1-0.
  • 45' The 29-year-old Timo Becker has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Josip Brekalo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ridle Baku at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 56' VfL Wolfsburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paulo Otavio on 61 minutes.
  • 62' Bastian Oczipka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sead Kolasinac on 62 minute.
  • 67' VfL Wolfsburg is showing some good football. However, VfL Wolfsburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 68' VfL Wolfsburg make a change. Yannick Gerhardt trudges off to be replaced by Maximilian Philipp on 68 minutes.
  • 73' Maxence Lacroix, a France , has 32 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 76' A moment of madness from William on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Schalke 04 will be frustrated.
  • 76' Time for substitution for FC Schalke 04. William is replaced by Hamza Mendyl.
  • 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. VfL Wolfsburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 86' A tactical swap from VfL Wolfsburg — Josuha Guilavogui on, Xaver Schlager off on 86 minutes.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Oliver Glasner

FC Schalke 04 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Wout Weghorst 5
Kevin Mbabu 3
Daniel Ginczek 2
Daniel Caligiuri 2
Rabbi Matondo 1
Nabil Bentaleb 1
Joao Victor 1
John Brooks 1

Head to Head

2021-02-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 FC Schalke 04 2020-11-21 FC Schalke 04 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg 2020-06-20 FC Schalke 04 1–4 VfL Wolfsburg 2019-12-18 VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 FC Schalke 04 2019-01-20 FC Schalke 04 2–1 VfL Wolfsburg

VfL Wolfsburg Form

2021-02-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 FC Schalke 04 W 2021-01-31 VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 SC Freiburg W 2021-01-23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg W 2021-01-19 1. FSV Mainz 05 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg W 2021-01-16 VfL Wolfsburg 2–2 RB Leipzig D 2021-01-09 1. FC Union Berlin 2–2 VfL Wolfsburg D

FC Schalke 04 Form

2021-02-03 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 FC Schalke 04 L 2021-01-30 SV Werder Bremen 1–1 FC Schalke 04 D 2021-01-24 FC Schalke 04 0–4 FC Bayern München L 2021-01-20 FC Schalke 04 1–2 1. FC Köln L 2021-01-17 Eintracht Frankfurt 3–1 FC Schalke 04 L 2021-01-09 FC Schalke 04 4–0 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55 VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57% + VfL Wolfsburg to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
VfL Wolfsburg57% Draw26% FC Schalke 0417%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
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

VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
82%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
43%
VfL Wolfsburg or FC Schalke 04
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
VfL Wolfsburg36% Draw49% FC Schalke 0415%
Actual: VfL Wolfsburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg

Handicap VfL Wolfsburg covers Push FC Schalke 04 covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 24% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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