Two unbeaten Bundesliga sides clash in a mouthwatering showdown as Wolfsburg host Koln at the Volkswagen Arena on Saturday, 13 September, in what promises to be a compelling third-round fixture in the German top-tier.
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- Wolfsburg are undefeated in their opening three fixtures of the season (W2, D1).
- The Wolves are winless in nine straight Bundesliga home games (D6, L3).
- Cologne have scored 13 goals across their last five competitive matches.
- The visitors are unbeaten in three away fixtures across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Wolfsburg 2-2 Koln
Wolfsburg began their season in spectacular fashion with a 9-0 DFB-Pokal victory over Hemelingen and remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga after two matches, though they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mainz last time out after conceding a late strike. While Paul Simonis’ side have not lost to a newly promoted team since January 2023, their troubling home form remains a cause for concern – winless in their last nine league matches on home turf.
Cologne, on the other hand, have enjoyed a dream return to the top flight, becoming the first newly promoted side since Hannover 96 in 2017/18 to win their opening two Bundesliga matches. They further boosted morale during the international break with a 9-1 friendly win over Oberliga Niederrhein side SW Essen.
Given their momentum and Wolfsburg’s home struggles, Cologne are well-positioned to leave with a hard-earned point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolves expected to feast on the Billy Goats
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Wolfsburg need to up the ante if they are to halt their unwanted club record of nine successive winless home league games. Bookmakers are backing the hosts to do exactly that with 1/1 (2.00) odds, suggesting a 50% chance of success for the Wolves.
The Billy Goats are in remarkable form, winning each of their last five competitive games. They are priced at 13/5 (3.60) odds, which implies a 27.7% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Wolves to extend their impressive H2H form?
Wolfsburg are unbeaten in three successive H2Hs, winning two of them. However, they have been less than impressive in H2Hs on home turf, failing to win any of their last three meetings at Volkswagen Arena. Cologne last won a H2H against the hosts in September 2022.
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Wolfsburg preview: Can they impress the home faithful?
Mattias Svenberg is suspended after his red card against Mainz, while Denis Vavro, Kevin Paredes and Kesper Lindstrom are likely to miss the clash as well.
Predicted lineup: Grabara (GK), Fischer, Jenz, Koulierakis, Zehnter, Souza, Arnold, Wimmer, Majer, Olsen & Amoura
Last five matches:
- Wolfsburg 1-1 Mainz (Bundesliga)
- Heidenheim 1-3 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- Hemelingen 0-9 Wolfsburg (DFB Pokal)
- Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Wolfsburg (Club Friendly)
- Feyenoord 4-0 Wolfsburg (Club Friendly)
Koln preview: Another victory on the cards?
The visitors will miss the services of Luca Killian, Florian Kainz, Linton Maina and Timo Hubers.
Predicted lineup: Schwabe (GK), Sebulonsen, van den Berg, Huseinbasic, Thielmann, Kaminski, Johannesson, Bulter, Hubers & Lund
Last five matches:
- SW Essen 1-9 Koln (Club Friendly)
- Koln 4-1 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
- Mainz 0-1 Koln (Bundesliga)
- Regensburg 1-2 Koln (DFB Pokal)
- Koln 4-0 Atalanta (Club Friendly)
Player to watch: Jakub Kaminski
By the look of things, Kaminski, who is on loan at Koln from Wolfsburg, could make an early impact here at Volkswagen Arena. The Polish international’s last three strikes for Cologne have all been opening goals. He also stood out in Poland’s World Cup 2026 qualifier against Finland recently, registering a goal and an assist in a 3-1 victory over Finland.