21 March 2026 at 14:30

Referee: Benjamin Brand

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: VfL Wolfsburg

Away Record: Werder Bremen

W 426D 264L 393
Over 2.560
Goals scored1739

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Werder Bremen defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1:0. The match was played in Bundesliga 2025. Goals were scored by J. Njinmah 68′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. VfL Wolfsburg had 57% possession while Werder Bremen held 43%. VfL Wolfsburg had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Werder Bremen. Expected goals: VfL Wolfsburg 0.76 — Werder Bremen 0.37. VfL Wolfsburg made 5 substitutions, Werder Bremen made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between VfL Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

VfL Wolfsburg
Werder Bremen
Kick Off
M. Jenz39′
Half Time
61′
S. MbangulaF. Agu
61′
N. StarkK. Coulibaly
J. LindstromP. Wimmer
64′
J. WindK. Shiogai
73′
M. AmouraL. Majer
73′
J. MaehleA. Daghim
79′
Vini SouzaM. Arnold
79′
85′
J. NjinmahS. Musah
M. Jenz90+2′
M. Jenz90+2′
L. Majer90+5′
90+6′
L. BittencourtM. Schmetgens
Full Time

Match Statistics

VfL Wolfsburg had 57% possession against Werder Bremen's 43%. VfL Wolfsburg registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Werder Bremen managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–4. Fouls committed: 16–6.

4Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots8
4Blocked Shots2
7Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox3
16Fouls6
8Corner Kicks4
1Offsides4
57%Ball Possession43%
3Yellow Cards0
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
516Total passes401
429Passes accurate323
83%Passes %81%
0.76expected_goals0.37
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Dieter Hecking, while Werder Bremen deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Daniel Thioune.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for VfL Wolfsburg is 6.70, compared to 6.78 for Werder Bremen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. VfL Wolfsburg's highest-rated starter is Kamil Grabara (7.19), while Werder Bremen's best-rated player is Mio Backhaus (6.99).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of VfL Wolfsburg have contributed 16 goals and 19 assists this season, led by Mohamed Amoura (8G). Werder Bremen's starters account for 17 goals and 20 assists, spearheaded by Justin Njinmah (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

VfL Wolfsburg deploy 3 defenders rated 6.57 on average, against Werder Bremen's 4-man backline averaging 6.73. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

VfL Wolfsburg field 4 midfielders averaging 6.71, versus Werder Bremen's 5 rated 6.79. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

VfL Wolfsburg start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.65, compared to 1 for Werder Bremen averaging 6.71. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 78% for VfL Wolfsburg and 82% for Werder Bremen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

VfL Wolfsburg's starters have collected 32 yellow cards this season, compared to 39 for Werder Bremen. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of VfL Wolfsburg's starting XI is 25.2 (youngest: Jeanuël Belocian (20), oldest: Christian Eriksen (33)), while Werder Bremen average 25.9 (youngest: Mio Backhaus (21), oldest: Leonardo Bittencourt (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

VfL Wolfsburg's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 24 for Werder Bremen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

VfL Wolfsburg3-4-2-14-2-3-1Werder Bremen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Grabara6Belocian15Jenz4Koulier.26Kumbedi24Eriksen5Souza21Mæhle19Lindstr.9Amoura23Wind30Backhaus3Sugawara4Stark32Friedl2Deman10Bittenc.18Puertas17Grüll20Schmid7Mbangula11Njinmah

Substitutes

Coach: Dieter Hecking

Substitutes

Coach: Daniel Thioune

VfL WolfsburgPosition StrengthWerder Bremen
6.70
Avg Rating
6.78
7.19Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.99
0G 0A0G 0A
6.57Defender (3 v 4)6.73
3G 2A2G 6A
6.71Midfielder (4 v 5)6.79
4G 14A10G 14A
6.65Forward (3 v 1)6.71
9G 3A5G 0A
VfL Wolfsburg3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperKamil Grabara7.2
6DefenderJeanuël Belocian6.51A
15DefenderMoritz Jenz6.61G
4DefenderKonstantinos Koulierakis6.72G1A
26MidfielderSaël Kumbedi6.45A
24MidfielderChristian Eriksen6.93G7A
5MidfielderVinícius Souza6.9
21MidfielderJoakim Mæhle6.71G2A
19ForwardJesper Lindstrøm6.5
9ForwardMohamed Amoura6.88G3A
23ForwardJonas Wind6.71G
Werder Bremen4-2-3-1
30GoalkeeperMio Backhaus7.0
3DefenderYukinari Sugawara6.65A
4DefenderNiklas Stark6.5
32DefenderMarco Friedl6.91G
2DefenderOlivier Deman6.91G1A
10MidfielderLeonardo Bittencourt6.71A
18MidfielderCameron Puertas6.81G2A
17MidfielderMarco Grüll6.83G1A
20MidfielderRomano Schmid6.93G8A
7MidfielderSamuel Mbangula6.93G2A
11ForwardJustin Njinmah6.75G

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, VfL Wolfsburg have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Werder Bremen show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

VfL Wolfsburg

WLLLDL

Werder Bremen

WLLWLW

VfL Wolfsburg vs Werder Bremen Head to Head Results

VfL Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen have met 29 times — VfL Wolfsburg won 13, Werder Bremen won 10, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. VfL Wolfsburg leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 102 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.52 per match (57 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (72%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (72%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–3 in 2020.

13

VfL Wolfsburg

6

Drawn

10

Werder Bremen

Goals: 57Goals: 45

Recent Meetings (29)

7 Nov 2025Werder Bremen2 – 1VfL Wolfsburg
1 Mar 2025Werder Bremen1 – 2VfL Wolfsburg
20 Oct 2024VfL Wolfsburg2 – 4Werder Bremen
30 Mar 2024Werder Bremen0 – 2VfL Wolfsburg
5 Nov 2023VfL Wolfsburg2 – 2Werder Bremen
28 Jan 2023Werder Bremen2 – 1VfL Wolfsburg
6 Aug 2022VfL Wolfsburg2 – 2Werder Bremen
20 Mar 2021Werder Bremen1 – 2VfL Wolfsburg
27 Nov 2020VfL Wolfsburg5 – 3Werder Bremen
7 Jun 2020Werder Bremen0 – 1VfL Wolfsburg
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 22 Mar 2026