Bundesliga Regular Season - 21
VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 FT Borussia Dortmund
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' ↓ K. Fischer ↑J. Burger
J. Brandt (J. Ryerson) 38'
HT
47' A. Daghim
N. Schlotterbeck 51'
52' K. Koulierakis (C. Eriksen)
64' ↓ K. Paredes ↑J. Lindstrom
65' ↓ K. Shiogai ↑L. Majer
↓ J. Ryerson ↑F. Silva 69'
83' ↓ M. Amoura ↑D. Pejcinovic
83' ↓ A. Daghim ↑M. Svanberg
S. Guirassy (F. Silva) 87'
↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka 88'
↓ F. Nmecha ↑S. Ozcan 88'
↓ N. Sule ↑R. Bensebaini 88'
↓ M. Beier ↑L. Reggiani 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
VfL Wolfsburg
Goalkeepers
Kamil Grabara 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kilian Fischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Denis Vavro 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Konstantinos Koulierakis 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jeanuël Belocian 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Christian Eriksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Arnold 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
Adam Daghim 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Kento Shiogai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
65
Entry
Kevin Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Mohamed Amoura 
STORMTROOPER
8
Shots
8
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Marius Müller 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jan Bürger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonas Adjei Adjetey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lovro Majer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannick Gerhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pharell Hensel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattias Svanberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesper Lindstrøm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dženan Pejčinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Niklas Süle
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Waldemar Anton
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
75%
Pass Acc
Nico Schlotterbeck
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
73%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Jobe Bellingham
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Felix Nmecha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Daniel Svensson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Julian Brandt
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Maximilian Beier 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Serhou Guirassy 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
BENCH
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ramy Bensebaini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Salih Özcan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Inacio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathis Albert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
23
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 0 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | Signal Iduna Park |
| 03/05/2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 - 0 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
| 22/12/2024 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 - 3 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 29/10/2024 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 - 0 | Borussia Dortmund | DFB Pokal | Volkswagen Arena |
| 17/02/2024 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | Volkswagen Arena |
| 23/09/2023 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 - 0 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | BVB Stadion Dortmund |
21/09/2025
03/05/2025
22/12/2024
29/10/2024
17/02/2024
23/09/2023
VfL Wolfsburg Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +60
P: 21 GD: +23
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +12
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 21 GD: -17
P: 21 GD: -15
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: -11
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guirassy Deliverance Keeps Dortmund’s Title Charge on Track
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Borussia Dortmund displayed championship pedigree by snatching a late victory at the Volkswagen Arena to maintain their relentless pursuit of the league summit.
Dortmund’s Suffocating Dominance
From the opening exchange, Borussia Dortmund dictated the rhythm, dominating possession with a 66% share that left the hosts chasing shadows. An Intensity score of 69 highlights the relentless pressing game employed by the visitors. At the heart of their structure, Nico Schlotterbeck produced a defensive masterclass, ensuring that any rare Wolfsburg counter-attacks were neutralized before they could develop. The breakthrough arrived in the 38th minute when J. Brandt clinicaly converted a chance crafted by Ryerson. It was a deserved lead for a side that attempted 21 shots throughout the contest, turning the first half into a tactical siege that tested the resolve of the home defense to its very limits.
The Wolfsburg Fightback
The narrative shifted dramatically early in the second half as VfL Wolfsburg emerged with a renewed sense of aggression. A Balance rating of 61 reflects the period of parity that followed the interval. In the 52nd minute, the home crowd erupted as K. Koulierakis met a pinpoint Christian Eriksen delivery to head home the equalizer. This moment of brilliance sparked life into the Wölfe, with Maximilian Arnold orchestrating play from the midfield and dragging his team back into the contest. Dortmund, momentarily rattled, struggled to regain their composure as the match transitioned into a cagey affair where the next mistake promised to be terminal for either side's ambitions.
Guirassy’s Clinical Resolution
With the clock ticking down, the Stakes score of 70 became palpable, as a draw served neither Dortmund’s title hopes nor Wolfsburg’s relegation battle. The injection of Fabio Silva from the bench proved to be the masterstroke for the visitors. In the 87th minute, Silva’s vision found S. Guirassy in the box, and the striker made no mistake, firing home to restore the lead. Despite late pressure and 12 total corners in the match, Dortmund held firm to secure their fifth consecutive win. For the visitors, the dream of silverware remains within reach, while Wolfsburg must quickly find solutions to avoid being dragged further into the survival scrap after a heart-wrenching defeat.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by S. Guirassy?
Extremely dramatic; Guirassy’s 87th-minute strike broke a 1-1 deadlock and secured three vital points for Dortmund’s title challenge.
What does this mean for VfL Wolfsburg's season?
The loss keeps Wolfsburg in 14th place, leaving them precariously close to the relegation zone with only 19 points from 21 games.
How did substitute F. Silva change the game?
Silva provided the crucial spark off the bench, recording the match-winning assist for Guirassy just minutes before the final whistle.
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.
Title Ambitions Meet Wolfsburg's Defensive Wall
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Borussia Dortmund's relentless pursuit of the Bundesliga crown faces a stern examination against a Wolfsburg side desperate to snap a dismal run of home results.
The Setup
With the Stakes reaching fever pitch in the title race, Borussia Dortmund arrive at the Volkswagen Arena on February 07, 2026, as heavy favourites. Currently sitting in 2nd place, BVB have shown immense Balance throughout the campaign, boasting a formidable away win rate of 50%. Conversely, VfL Wolfsburg find themselves in a period of transition, languishing in 13th with only two wins in ten home fixtures. The narrative is driven by the Stars on display, notably K. Adeyemi and S. Guirassy, who spearhead a Dortmund attack averaging nearly two goals per game. Wolfsburg's hopes rest on the pace of M. Amoura and the shot-stopping heroics of Kamil Grabara, who has already proven his mettle with crucial penalty saves this season.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided by the tactical friction between the units. Wolfsburg’s defensive structure, anchored by K. Koulierakis, must withstand the fluid interchanges of Dortmund’s high-pressing offensive unit. Dortmund often look to dominate possession and exploit the half-spaces, forcing the home midfield into a reactive game. If Wolfsburg can maintain their Form in defensive transitions and exploit the space behind Julian Ryerson, they might frustrate the title challengers, but Dortmund’s squad depth often proves decisive in the final stages.
Our Prediction
Dortmund’s superior quality and momentum suggest a controlled performance. While Wolfsburg may find a way through—given both teams' high combined goals-per-game average of 3.5—Dortmund’s efficiency in the final third should carry them. Expect BVB to weather an early storm before pulling away with clinical finishing from their forward line. Predicted score: 1-3.