Bundesliga Regular Season - 32
SC Freiburg 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
K. Koulierakis (C. Eriksen) 55'
57' M. Ginter
58' ↓ L. Holer ↑I. Matanovic
58' ↓ B. Ogbus ↑P. Lienhart
71' ↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant
72' ↓ C. Gunter ↑L. Kubler
↓ Vini Souza ↑M. Svanberg 72'
↓ P. Wimmer ↑L. Majer 72'
75' P. Lienhart (J. Manzambi)
M. Svanberg 80'
81' ↓ Y. Suzuki ↑N. Hofler
↓ A. Daghim ↑M. Amoura 86'
↓ K. Koulierakis ↑M. Jenz 90'+7
↓ C. Eriksen ↑Y. Gerhardt 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matthias Ginter 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jan-Niklas Beste
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Yuito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Florian Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lukas Kübler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Lienhart 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
Kamil Grabara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeanuël Belocian
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Denis Vavro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
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
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Wimmer
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vinícius Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Christian Eriksen 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Joakim Mæhle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Adam Daghim
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Dženan Pejčinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pavao Pervan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Moritz Jenz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Zehnter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattias Svanberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannick Gerhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lovro Majer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Shiogai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Amoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 3 - 4 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 04/26/2025 | VfL Wolfsburg | 0 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 12/13/2024 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 2 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 04/27/2024 | SC Freiburg | 1 - 2 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 12/09/2023 | VfL Wolfsburg | 0 - 1 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 07/22/2023 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | Friendlies Clubs | Eurogast-Grissemann-Arena Zams |
| 05/19/2023 | SC Freiburg | 2 - 0 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 01/21/2023 | VfL Wolfsburg | 6 - 0 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | VOLKSWAGEN ARENA |
| 03/12/2022 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 2 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Europa-Park Stadion |
| 10/23/2021 | VfL Wolfsburg | 0 - 2 | SC Freiburg | Bundesliga | VOLKSWAGEN ARENA |
12/20/2025
04/26/2025
12/13/2024
04/27/2024
12/09/2023
07/22/2023
05/19/2023
01/21/2023
03/12/2022
10/23/2021
SC Freiburg Win
VfL Wolfsburg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +81
P: 32 GD: +33
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +23
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +16
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 32 GD: -13
P: 32 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -25
P: 32 GD: -28
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +82
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -18
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -26
P: 33 GD: -29
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Heartbreak for the Wolves in the Black Forest
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A tense encounter at the Europa-Park Stadion concluded in a draw that effectively dooms the visitors' fading hopes of Bundesliga survival.
Early Nerves and Tactical Friction
The atmosphere inside the Europa-Park Stadion was electric, but the opening phases were defined by a cagey tactical battle. SC Freiburg dominated possession with a comfortable 62 percent, methodically working the ball around the pitch. However, the raw Intensity of the contest meant clear chances were difficult to forge. The home side peppered the opposition penalty area, contributing heavily to a combined match total of 24 shots, yet accuracy was sorely lacking. The relegation-threatened visitors deployed a deep defensive block, absorbing the sustained pressure and waiting for the perfect moment to break out. It was a gritty, relentless war of attrition in the Black Forest as the home side struggled to find a killer instinct.
A Shock to the System
Ten minutes into the second half, the Balance of the match was violently flipped on its head. Completely against the run of play, C. Eriksen found a pocket of space and delivered a pinpoint pass to K. Koulierakis. The defender made no mistake, firing past the goalkeeper in the 55th minute to give his side a shock lead. The Upset Factor was immediately palpable across the stadium. For a fleeting moment, VfL Wolfsburg could genuinely dream of a great escape. Sitting firmly in the drop zone and staring down a massive seven-point gap to safety, this single goal represented a crucial lifeline for their entire campaign.
The Super-Sub Intervention
Realising the severity of the situation, the home bench acted swiftly. The Stakes could not have been higher when P. Lienhart was introduced in the 58th minute. The substitute proved to be the ultimate game-changer for his manager. Pushing forward with serious intent, Lienhart connected perfectly with a brilliant assist from J. Manzambi in the 75th minute to rifle home the equaliser. The goal completely deflated the travelling supporters. While the visitors defended admirably to see out the 1-1 draw, a solitary point does virtually nothing to bridge the seven-point chasm to safety with only three league matches remaining.
Key Questions
What does this mean for SC Freiburg's season?
The draw keeps Freiburg anchored securely in the mid-table, frustrating their faint hopes of making a late surge toward the European qualification spots.
How did substitute Philipp Lienhart change the game?
Introduced in the 58th minute to provide fresh energy, Lienhart pushed into the final third and expertly finished a flowing move to secure the crucial equaliser.
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.
Wolfsburg's Survival Hopes Hang by a Thread
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Wolfsburg face a critical fight for Bundesliga survival, making this late-season clash a desperate scramble for points against a solid Freiburg outfit.
The Setup
VfL Wolfsburg travel to the Europa-Park Stadion in incredibly deep waters. Sitting 17th with just 25 points, the looming threat of the drop is impossible to ignore. They desperately need a result on May 03, 2026 to keep their hopes alive. SC Freiburg sit comfortably in 8th with 43 points and have little to lose, though the Stakes remain undeniably massive for the frantic visitors. We are looking at a flawless Balance rating, meaning this contest is surprisingly tight on paper despite the stark gap in the league standings. Both teams boast remarkably leaky defences—combining for a staggering 3.7 expected goals conceded per game. A modest Form rating reflects Wolfsburg's outright struggles against Freiburg's patchy, unpredictable recent run. Expect goals, individual mistakes, and utter chaos at the back.
Key Battle
Johan Manzambi vs Jonas Wind. Manzambi has been terrorising midfields lately, showing serious momentum and dictating play with ease. Wind leads the line for Wolfsburg and carries the overwhelming weight of their survival directly on his shoulders. With respectable Stars on display across both rosters, expect these two specific talismans to dictate the offensive tempo. Wolfsburg must feed Wind early and often if they want to escape with points.
Our Prediction
Freiburg 2-1 Wolfsburg. The visitors will throw bodies forward out of pure desperation, leaving massive gaps at the back. Freiburg are disciplined enough to exploit those exact spaces on the counter-attack.