The Bundesliga season draws to a close on May 21st, 2026, with a fascinating encounter between VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn 07. Wolfsburg, enduring a difficult campaign with only six wins and a 19% win rate, will be desperate to end on a positive note. Their recent form of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings reflects their struggles, having conceded 67 goals this season.
In stark contrast, Paderborn arrives in excellent shape, boasting 17 wins and a robust 53% win rate. Despite a mixed recent run of two wins, one draw, and two losses, they've been prolific, scoring 55 goals this term. The head-to-head record suggests an unpredictable affair, with Wolfsburg often finding a way to score against Paderborn, highlighted by previous results like 5-4 and 4-2 victories. However, the current win probabilities, unusually predicting a 50% chance for a home win and a 50% chance for a draw with no away win, hint at Paderborn's struggle to secure three points at the Volkswagen Arena despite their superior season. Watch for Wolfsburg's attacking resolve against Paderborn's consistent goal-scoring prowess in what could be a high-scoring end-of-season clash.
1. K. Grabara, 6. J. Belocian, 3. D. Vavro, 4. K. Koulierakis, 5. Vini Souza, 26. S. Kumbedi, 32. M. Svanberg, 24. C. Eriksen, 21. J. Maehle, 11. A. Daghim, 17. D. Pejcinovic
41. D. Seimen, 22. M. Hansen, 25. T. Scheller, 4. C. Brackelmann, 17. L. Curda, 14. M. Baur, 5. S. Castaneda, 3. J. Sticker, 2. R. Muller, 7. F. Bilbija, 30. S. Marino
Match events
9' Card Yellow Card — R. Muller (SC Paderborn 07)
60' subst Substitution 1 — S. Klaas (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: S. Tigges)
60' subst Substitution 2 — R. Muller (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: N. Batzner)
65' subst Substitution 1 — A. Daghim (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: M. Amoura)
65' subst Substitution 2 — M. Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: J. Lindstrom)
74' subst Substitution 3 — Y. Gerhardt (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: L. Majer)
78' subst Substitution 3 — S. Marino (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: S. Michel)
82' Card Yellow Card — S. Castaneda (SC Paderborn 07)
85' subst Substitution 4 — F. Bilbija (SC Paderborn 07) (assists: F. Gotze)
85' subst Substitution 4 — S. Kumbedi (VfL Wolfsburg) (assists: K. Paredes)
88' Card Yellow Card — L. Majer (VfL Wolfsburg)
90'+2 Card Yellow Card — J. Sticker (SC Paderborn 07)
90'+4 Card Yellow Card — J. Sticker (SC Paderborn 07)
90'+4 Card Red Card — J. Sticker (SC Paderborn 07)