Hemelingen vs Wolfsburg headlines one of the biggest mismatches on paper in the first round of the DFB Pokal this weekend.
Set for August 16, 2025, at BSA Hemelingen – Platz 1 (Bremen), this tie pits a fifth-tier side against a Bundesliga giant.
Our Hemelingen vs Wolfsburg prediction takes a closer look at how this clash could unfold and which side is most likely to come out on top.
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Hemelingen vs Wolfsburg prediction: Wolfsburg to secure a dominant win
Key Stats
- Hemelingen have lost two of their last three home matches in all competitions.
- They’ve started the new campaign with a resounding 6-0 home win over ATSV Sebaldsbruck in the Bremen-Liga.
- Wolfsburg have a 50% win rate in the DFB Pokal but lost one of their last two away league games.
- Wolfsburg ended last Bundesliga season 11th, scoring 56 goals and conceding 54.
Correct score prediction: Hemelingen 0-5 Wolfsburg
This is a classic David vs Goliath fixture. Hemelingen might have started their league campaign brightly, but facing a top-flight side with vastly superior resources, experience, and talent is a completely different challenge.
Wolfsburg’s recent friendly results have been shaky, but their quality should be enough to overpower the lower-tier hosts.
Pre-game odds and win probability
- HOME: 22/1 (23.00) – 4.35%
- DRAW: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.09%
- AWAY: 1/20 (1.05) – 95.24%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With a 95.24% implied win probability, Wolfsburg are overwhelming favourites. Hemelingen’s chances (4.35%) are almost purely theoretical, while even a draw is highly unlikely.
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This will be the first-ever meeting between Hemelingen and Wolfsburg.
Hemelingen preview – A league-first mentality
Hemelingen’s main focus this season is promotion from the Bremen-Liga, not a cup run. Their 6-0 win against ATSV Sebaldsbruck showed they can dominate at their level, but against a Bundesliga side, their aim will likely be damage limitation.
There are no reported injury issues, so manager Feyhat Tuncel can field his strongest XI. Expect them to set up defensively, soak up pressure, and hope for a counter-attack opportunity.
Predicted lineup: Pfaar (GK), Kerem, Fenski, Prusse, Haake, Hannawald, Clinton, Jae-Hyuk Lee, Yohena, Lee Geon-Hee & Cristescu
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ATSV Sebaldsbruck
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SV Hemelingen
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Heider SV
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SV Hemelingen
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FSV Schoningen
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SV Hemelingen
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Altona 93
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SV Hemelingen
3
Wolfsburg preview – Simonis begins competitive reign
Wolfsburg enter the new season under Paul Simonis, who replaced Ralph Hasenhuttl in June after the club ended 2024-25 winless in eight straight matches. Simonis, fresh off winning the KNVB Cup with Go Ahead Eagles, will see this as a chance to set the tone for his tenure.
The Wolves had one of the Bundesliga’s better attacks last season, but their defensive record left plenty to improve. Three preseason defeats, including a 4-0 loss to Feyenoord, mean they’ll want a confidence-boosting result here.
Predicted lineup: Grabara (GK), Fischer, Vavro, Koulierakis, Maehle, Svanberg, Vinicius, Olsen, Majer, Wimmer & Amoura
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TSG Hoffenheim
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Wolfsburg
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Borussia Dortmund
4
Wolfsburg
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SC Freiburg
1
Wolfsburg
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Mainz
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Wolfsburg
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RB Leipzig
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2
Player to watch – Mohamed El Amine Amoura
After netting 10 goals and supplying nine assists in the Bundesliga last season, the Algerian forward remains Wolfsburg’s main attacking threat. His pace, sharp movement, and eye for goal make him the player Hemelingen will fear most on the day.