Wolfsburg will be determined to shake off their midweek DFB Pokal exit when they welcome Hoffenheim to the Volkswagen Arena for a tasty Bundesliga clash this Sunday.
The Wolves are in poor form having picked up one victory in eight games across all competitions, while Die Kraichgauer are looking to bag their third straight straight Bundesliga win.
Can the hosts prevail in Sunday's clash, or will Hoffenheim continue their impressive run? Read our Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other Bundesliga predictions.
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Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim prediction: Visitors to impress
Key Stats
- The pre-match bookies favourite has lost one of Wolfsburg’s eight league games this season.
- Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim are two of four Bundesliga teams yet to score from a corner.
- Hoffenheim are looking to win three straight league games for the first time since September 2023.
- Six of Hoffenheim’s eight Bundesliga games have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Wolfsburg 1-2 Hoffenheim
Poor results, woeful home form, a manager under pressure, and a host of injuries to deal with – there is really nothing positive we can say about Wolfsburg at this moment.
Hoffenheim, on the other hand, are looking to secure a hat-trick of Bundesliga wins, and we are backing them to do just that.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors backed to win
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.00%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 137/100 (2.37) – 42.20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim odds that the bookies expect a win for the away team.
Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Wolfsburg have the edge
Hoffenheim have not beaten their upcoming rivals in four matches, though considering their current run of form, they will be feeling rather confident as they look to maintain their charge up the Bundesliga standings.
Germany Bundesliga I 09/05/25
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Germany Bundesliga I 11/01/25
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Germany DFB Pokal 04/12/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 04/02/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 02/09/23
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Wolfsburg preview: Injury crisis
Wolfsburg manager Paul Simonis was able to breathe a sigh of relief when his men ended their four-match losing run in the Bundesliga with a 1-0 victory over newly promoted Hamburger SV. Unfortunately for the Dutchman, the spotlight is back on him following a surprise home defeat to second tier Holstein Kiel in the DFB Pokal.
Killian Fischer, Moritz Jenz, Jesper Lindstrom, Joakim Maehle, Kevin Paredes and Rogerio are all on the injury list.
Predicted lineup: Grabara (GK), Kumbedi, Seelt, Koulierakis, Zehnter, Arnold, Vinicius, Daghim, Eriksen, Amoura & Wind
Last five matches
- Wolfsburg 0-1 Holstein Kiel (DFB Pokal)
- Hamburg 0-1 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- Wolfsburg 0-3 Stuttgart (Bundesliga)
- Augsburg 3-1 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- Wolfsburg 0-1 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
Hoffenheim preview: Looking for third league win
Hoffenheim, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong start to their Bundesliga campaign, having picked up 13 points from their opening eight matches. Six of those points have come in the last two games, with Christian Ilzer and his men getting the better of St Pauli and Heidenheim – scoring three goals in both those fixtures.
Hoffenheim, meanwhile, are missing defender Valentin Gendrey through an ankle injury and Adam Hlozek with a foot problem. Koki Machida is also struggling with his knee, while Arthur Chaves and Vladimir Coufal are both doubts.
Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK) Prass, Hranac, Hajdari, Bernardo, Kramaric, Avdullahu, Burger, Toure, Asllani & Lemperle
Last five matches
- St Pauli 2-2 Hoffenheim (St Pauli win on pens – DFB Pokal)
- Hoffenheim 3-1 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 0-3 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
- Hoffenheim 0-1 FC Koln (Bundesliga)
- Freiburg 1-1 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Fisnik Asllani
Fisnik Asllani has bagged five of Hoffenheim’s 15 Bundesliga goals this term, with four of those goals coming before the interval.
The 23-year-old scored 19 league goals for Elversberg last season, and he is certainly bringing his goalscoring ability to the top tier.