VfL Wolfsburg vs NS Borussia Dortmund

Title Ambitions Meet Wolfsburg's Defensive Wall

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. 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.