Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga Matchday 21 Preview
On February 7, 2026, 3:30 PM local time, Wolfsburg will host Borussia Dortmund at the Volkswagen Arena in Matchday 21 of the German Bundesliga. A victory for the visitors could secure second place in the league standings.
Our Prediction for Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
Wolfsburg, the hosts, are ambitious but last season they fell short of expectations, finishing eleventh with 43 points. The team struggled under Simons, who left before completing half a year due to poor performance. He was replaced by Bauer, now the permanent head coach. Despite this change, the team’s winter form has been inconsistent, suffering a loss to Cologne in the previous round.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, recovered after replacing underperforming Sahin with Kovac last season, climbing to fourth place and retaining their Champions League spot, where they reached the playoffs. Dortmund were eliminated early in the domestic cup by Bayer but have been strong in the Bundesliga, securing second place. They also recorded a 3-2 victory over Heidenheim in their last match.
Statistically, Wolfsburg average 1.4 goals per game but concede 2.1. Dortmund, led by Can, score an average of 2.05 goals per match and concede only 0.95.
Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Key Stats and Trends
Wolfsburg have lost four of their last six matches.
75% of Wolfsburg’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 3.5 goals per match.
Borussia Dortmund have won their last four Bundesliga rounds.
50% of Dortmund’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match.
Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Probable Starting Lineups
Wolfsburg (possible lineup): Grabara – Center, Koulierakis, Jenz, Burger – Arnold, Gerhardt, Wimmer, Maier, Eriksen – Amoura
Borussia Dortmund (possible lineup): Kobel – N. Schlotterbeck, Anton, Can – Svensson, Brandt, Adeyemi, Nmecha, Bellingham, Ryerson – Fabio Silva
Previous Matches: Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have won all three of the most recent head-to-head encounters against Wolfsburg, showing clear dominance in recent years.
Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Odds Analysis
Outcome | Odds | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Wolfsburg Win | 4.50 | Hosts struggling defensively; unlikely to contain Dortmund’s attack. |
Draw | 3.80 | Possible if Wolfsburg manage to hold their defense and exploit counterattacks. |
Borussia Dortmund Win | 1.75 | Strong away form and better overall squad quality make Dortmund favorites. |
Free Prediction for Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are clearly stronger and in better form. Expect the visitors to take all three points at the Volkswagen Arena.
