VfL Wolfsburg vs Holstein Kiel, Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VfL Wolfsburg vs Holstein Kiel — Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.
- VfL Wolfsburg 34 games · 29 pts (2025/26)
- Holstein Kiel 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sven Jablonski
- Assistant 1 Lasse Koslowski
- Assistant 2 Eduard Beitinger
25 games this season
🟨 0.6/game
⚽ 4.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Holstein Kiel | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | FC Bayern München | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Jan | Borussia Monchengladbach | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Borussia Dortmund | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | SC Freiburg | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | H | 4–2 | W |
| 11 Jan | SC Freiburg | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | FC Augsburg | H | 5–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Borussia Monchengladbach | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. VfL Wolfsburg is hosting Holstein Kiel for another epic battle.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 13' What a moment for David Zec! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' Over 18 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 23' That looks like a foul for a card for David Zec.
- 28' Andu Yobel Kelati is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Holstein Kiel so far.
- 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 43' VfL Wolfsburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Holstein Kiel backline.
- 46' Another change for VfL Wolfsburg made on 46 minute. Kilian Fischer leaves to be changed by Patrick Wimmer.
- 50' Goal! Patrick Wimmer scores his 17 goal in 4 matches.
- 53' Against the run of play, Jonas Wind has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 58' It’s high time Ralph Hasenhuttl made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 59' Shuto Machino makes way for Steven Skrzybski at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Holstein Kiel.
- 60' It’s a booking for VfL Wolfsburg player. Patrick Wimmer gets a card.
- 65' VfL Wolfsburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 68' The Holstein Kiel manager makes a substitution. Magnus Knudsen departs to be replaced by Jann-Fiete Arp.
- 71' Fresh legs for VfL Wolfsburg! Sebastiaan Bornauw comes on to replace Mattias Svanberg.
- 76' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Holstein Kiel that had 277 games and scored 170 goals.
- 79' Holstein Kiel make a change. Dominik Javorcek trudges off to be replaced by John Tolkin on 79 minutes.
- 80' A goal from the Germany international Steven Skrzybski! He fires home on 80 to make it 2-2!
- 83' Tiago Tomas makes way for Aster Vranckx at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from VfL Wolfsburg.
- 87' Fresh legs for VfL Wolfsburg! Lukas Nmecha comes on to replace Konstantinos Koulierakis.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Joakim Maehle. He receives a card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 1
- 27
- 31
- 32
- 21
- 18
- 23
-
11
Tiago Tomas ↓ Aster Vranckx 83'
-
2
Kilian Fischer ↓ Patrick Wimmer 46'
- 9
- 4
Bench
-
10
Lukas Nmecha ↑ 87'
- 29
- 8
- 17
-
3
Sebastiaan Bornauw ↑ 71'
-
7
Andreas Skov Olsen ↑ 46'
-
6
Aster Vranckx ↑ 83'
-
39
Patrick Wimmer ↑ 46'
- 24
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Holstein Kiel Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 18
- 1
-
24
Magnus Knudsen ↓ Jann-Fiete Arp 68'
- 8
- 17
- 3
-
33
Dominik Javorcek ↓ John Tolkin 79'
- 22
-
19
Phil Harres ↓ Benedikt Pichler 79'
- 16
- 26
Bench
-
20
Jann-Fiete Arp ↑ 68'
-
7
Steven Skrzybski ↑ 59'
-
9
Benedikt Pichler ↑ 79'
-
47
John Tolkin ↑ 79'
- 21
-
37
Armin Gigovic ↑ 79'
- 14
- 23
- 6
Coach
Marcel Rapp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Maximilian Arnold | 1 |
| Sebastiaan Bornauw | 1 |
| Jonas Wind | 1 |
| Patrick Wimmer | 1 |
| Steven Skrzybski | 1 |
| David Zec | 1 |
VfL Wolfsburg Form
Holstein Kiel Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.92
VfL Wolfsburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Holstein Kiel xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
VfL Wolfsburg or Draw
74%
Draw or Holstein Kiel
50%
VfL Wolfsburg or Holstein Kiel
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Holstein Kiel win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — VfL Wolfsburg
| Handicap | VfL Wolfsburg covers | Push | Holstein Kiel covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
VfL Wolfsburg keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Holstein Kiel keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

