Bundesliga Regular Season - 26
1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 1 FT VfL Wolfsburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
61' ↓ A. Prass ↑G. Promel
61' ↓ F. Asllani ↑T. Lemperle
↓ D. Pejcinovic ↑J. Wind 64'
↓ J. Lindstrom ↑A. Daghim 64'
K. Koulierakis (C. Eriksen) 65'
Vini Souza 69'
79' ↓ L. Avdullahu ↑I. Bebou
↓ M. Amoura ↑P. Wimmer 80'
83' G. Promel (B. Toure)
C. Eriksen 85'
↓ C. Eriksen ↑Y. Gerhardt 90'+6
K. Koulierakis 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
1899 Hoffenheim
Goalkeepers
Oliver Baumann 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vladimír Coufal 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robin Hranáč 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Ozan Kabak
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bernardo 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
73
Passes
9
Duels
Midfielders
Leon Avdullahu
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
68
Passes
6
Duels
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Andrej Kramarić
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Wouter Burger
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
57
Passes
11
Duels
Bazoumana Touré 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Fisnik Asllani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Luca Philipp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentin Lässig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Akpoguma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albian Hajdari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grischa Prömel 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Cole Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Moerstedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Lemperle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ihlas Bebou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
Kamil Grabara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moritz Jenz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Koulierakis 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Saël Kumbedi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesper Lindstrøm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Vinícius Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Eriksen
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Joakim Mæhle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dženan Pejčinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
64
Entry
Mohamed Amoura
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Pavao Pervan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Denis Vavro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Adjei Adjetey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lovro Majer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannick Gerhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Daghim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Shiogai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Wind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 - 3 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 09/05/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 11/01/2025 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 0 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 04/12/2024 | VfL Wolfsburg | 3 - 0 | 1899 Hoffenheim | DFB Pokal | Volkswagen Arena |
| 04/02/2024 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 02/09/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 3 - 1 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
| 13/05/2023 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 - 1 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | VOLKSWAGEN ARENA |
| 06/01/2023 | VfL Wolfsburg | 3 - 2 | 1899 Hoffenheim | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 06/01/2023 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 - 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | Friendlies Clubs | Estádio Municipal de Almancil |
| 12/11/2022 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 - 2 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | PreZero Arena |
02/11/2025
09/05/2025
11/01/2025
04/12/2024
04/02/2024
02/09/2023
13/05/2023
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
12/11/2022
1899 Hoffenheim Win
VfL Wolfsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
One-Way Traffic Hits a Green Wall
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A relentless Sinsheim siege ends in a frustrating stalemate as relegation-threatened Wolfsburg somehow survive the attacking onslaught.
The Sinsheim Siege
Hoffenheim dominated possession from the opening exchanges at PreZero Arena. Operating with overwhelming territorial control, the hosts pinned VfL Wolfsburg deep into their own half. The Intensity metrics immediately spiked as a barrage of corners rained down on the visitors. 1899 Hoffenheim dictated the tempo entirely, racking up 16 corners to turn the penalty area into a constant battleground. Yet, despite the suffocating pressure, Kamil Grabara stood tall. The Polish goalkeeper repelled everything thrown his way, registering five crucial saves to keep the Champions League chasers at bay. Wolfsburg simply absorbed the punishment, relying on a deep block and desperate clearances to weather the storm.
A Shocking Twist
Football rarely follows a script, and the Upset Factor materialized against all logic in the 65th minute. Despite generating a mere 0.27 expected goals, the visitors struck against the run of play. C. Eriksen floated a rare delivery into the box, and K. Koulierakis punished the hosts' momentary lapse in concentration to steal the lead. The Balance of the match shifted in an instant. The Sinsheim crowd fell momentarily silent as the team in 17th place suddenly grasped an unlikely lifeline. Realising the danger, Hoffenheim's manager rolled the dice. Enter G. Promel. The substitute was introduced to salvage a result, carrying the weight of his side's top-four ambitions.
The Super Sub Strikes
The final minutes turned into a desperate assault. Hoffenheim threw caution to the wind, finally finding their equalizer in the 83rd minute. Promel justified his introduction instantly, latching onto a pass from B. Toure to level the scoreline. The 19-4 shot advantage highlights exactly how one-sided this contest was, yet the Stakes meant Wolfsburg clung onto their precious point with immense grit. Robin Hranáč put in an outstanding shift for the hosts to prevent any late counter-attacking heartbreak. Ultimately, Hoffenheim drop two vital points in their European pursuit, while Wolfsburg escape Sinsheim with a crucial draw in their relegation battle.
Key Questions
What does this mean for 1899 Hoffenheim's season?
A frustrating draw leaves them third. While still firmly in the Champions League places, dropping points against struggling opposition is a massive missed opportunity.
How did substitute Konstantinos Koulierakis change the game?
He didn't come off the bench, but Koulierakis completely altered the match by scoring a shock opening goal in the 65th minute against the run of play.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Podium Aspirations vs Relegation Reality
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. This encounter at the PreZero Arena is a stark contrast of fortunes, where Hoffenheim’s hunt for elite European football meets a Wolfsburg side desperately scrambling for survival.
The Setup
Heading into March 14, 2026, 1899 Hoffenheim sits comfortably in 3rd place with 49 points. Their high Stars rating reflects a squad brimming with confidence. Conversely, VfL Wolfsburg is mired in a relegation battle, occupying 17th place. The Stakes are massive for the visitors, but a dismal Form of four losses in their last five matches suggests a team lacking the tactical Balance to withstand a top-tier assault.
Key Battle
The match will likely be defined by a unit-vs-unit struggle: Hoffenheim's dynamic attacking frontline against Wolfsburg’s retreating defensive block. With attackers like A. Hložek and F. Asllani in high spirits, Wolfsburg’s backline led by K. Koulierakis will be under immense pressure. The visitors will rely heavily on goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, who has been a standout performer with 25 saves in his last five outings, to keep the scoreline respectable.
Our Take
Hoffenheim’s technical superiority should dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Expect Alexander Prass to be the catalyst in midfield, exploiting the spaces left by a desperate Wolfsburg side. While the visitors might try to disrupt the flow with a physical approach, the gulf in quality is too wide. We expect a commanding home performance where Hoffenheim's efficiency in front of goal seals a comfortable victory.