The Bundesliga season draws to a close on May 25, 2026, with SC Paderborn 07 hosting VfL Wolfsburg in a fixture that sees contrasting narratives. Paderborn, enjoying a strong campaign with 17 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, sit comfortably, having found the net 55 times while conceding 43. Their recent form has been a bit inconsistent, securing two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings, but their overall 53% win rate speaks volumes of their season's success.
Conversely, Wolfsburg arrives in Westphalia having endured a torrid season. With a mere 6 wins, 8 draws, and a staggering 18 losses, they’ve struggled for goals, netting just 42, and have been porous at the back, conceding 67. Their recent run of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five reflects their season-long difficulties, underlined by a paltry 19% win rate. Paderborn will look to finish strong and consolidate their impressive league position, while Wolfsburg will be playing for pride and a modicum of positive momentum to carry into the next campaign. Expect Paderborn's attacking prowess to test Wolfsburg's beleaguered defence from the outset.
41. D. Seimen, 22. M. Hansen, 25. T. Scheller, 4. C. Brackelmann, 17. L. Curda, 7. F. Bilbija, 5. S. Castaneda, 3. J. Sticker, 2. R. Muller, 26. S. Klaas, 30. S. Marino
1. K. Grabara, 6. J. Belocian, 3. D. Vavro, 4. K. Koulierakis, 32. M. Svanberg, 26. S. Kumbedi, 31. Y. Gerhardt, 24. C. Eriksen, 21. J. Maehle, 17. D. Pejcinovic, 11. A. Daghim
Match events
3' Goal Normal Goal — D. Pejcinovic (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: A. Daghim)
11' Card Yellow Card — F. Bilbija (SC Paderborn 07)
11' Card Yellow Card — J. Maehle (VfL Wolfsburg)
12' Card Yellow Card — P. Pervan (VfL Wolfsburg)
14' Card Yellow Card — J. Maehle (VfL Wolfsburg)
14' Card Red Card — J. Maehle (VfL Wolfsburg)
24' Card Yellow Card — Vini Souza (VfL Wolfsburg)
27' Card Yellow Card — L. Curda (SC Paderborn 07)
38' Goal Normal Goal — F. Bilbija (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: C. Brackelmann)
64' Card Yellow Card — M. Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg)
70' subst Substitution 1 — S. Marino (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: S. Michel)
70' subst Substitution 2 — S. Klaas (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: S. Tigges)
74' subst Substitution 3 — R. Muller (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: N. Mohr)
74' subst Substitution 4 — C. Brackelmann (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: F. Gotze)
81' subst Substitution 1 — M. Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: K. Paredes)
98' subst Substitution 2 — A. Daghim (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: J. Wind)
98' subst Substitution 3 — D. Pejcinovic (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: J. Lindstrom)
99' subst Substitution 5 — M. Baur (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: N. Batzner)
100' Goal Normal Goal — L. Curda (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: S. Michel)
106' subst Substitution 4 — S. Kumbedi (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: K. Shiogai)
106' subst Substitution 5 — D. Vavro (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: M. Amoura)
119' Card Yellow Card — S. Michel (SC Paderborn 07)
120'+3 Card Yellow Card — K. Koulierakis (VfL Wolfsburg)