VfL Wolfsburg vs Holstein Kiel — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2025/2026

VfL WolfsburgElo #90

28 OCT

0:1

Holstein KielElo #215

Goals

GOAL

Penalty42'

Alexander Bernhardsson · Left foot shot 0-1

Man of the match

Alexander BernhardssonHolstein Kiel7.3

Expected goals (xG)

VfL WolfsburgxGHolstein Kiel

0.852.04

Trends

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Win %

50%50%

Over 1.5 %

50%75%

Over 2.5 %

50%25%

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Venue

Volkswagen ArenaWolfsburg · 30,000 seats

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Conditions

Weathermoderate rain
RefereeFlorian Exner

Pressure index

VfL WolfsburgHolstein Kiel

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Match flow

PLAYER

Yellow card4'

Aaron Zehnter

PLAYER

Yellow card18'

Marco Komenda

PLAYER

Yellow card24'

David Zec

PLAYER

Yellow card29'

Jenson Seelt

PLAYER

Yellow card36'

Jenson Seelt

PLAYER

Yellow card41'

Marius Müller

PLAYER

Yellow card41'

Vinicius de Souza Costa

GOAL

Penalty42'

Alexander Bernhardsson · Left foot shot 0-1

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Adam Daghim · Out: Andreas Skov Olsen

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Patrick Wimmer · Out: Dzenan Pejcinovic

PLAYER

Yellow card62'

Carl Johansson

OUT

Substitution63'

In: Phil Harres · Out: Adrián Kaprálik

OUT

Substitution63'

In: Ivan Nekic · Out: Lasse Rosenboom

OUT

Substitution73'

In: Joakim Maehle · Out: Aaron Zehnter

OUT

Substitution78'

In: Louis Köster · Out: Alexander Bernhardsson

OUT

Substitution78'

In: Robert Wagner · Out: Stefan Schwab

PLAYER

Yellow card85'

Mohamed Amoura

OUT

Substitution89'

In: Bence Dárdai · Out: Vinicius de Souza Costa

OUT

Substitution89'

In: Marko Ivezic · Out: Magnus Knudsen

PLAYER

Yellow card90'

Patrick Wimmer

Ball positions

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Commentary

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The game concludes with a final score of VfL Wolfsburg 0, Holstein Kiel 1.
90+7′The second half has concluded, with the final score being VfL Wolfsburg 0, Holstein Kiel 1.
90+7′Missed opportunity! Maximilian Arnold from VfL Wolfsburg takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes just to the left of the goal after a direct free kick.Penalty
90+6′Ivan Nekic from Holstein Kiel committed a foul.
90+5′Phil Harres from Holstein Kiel commits a handball.
90+5′Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
90+5′Ivan Nekic from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick on the right flank.
90+5′Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
90+3′Corner kick awarded to VfL Wolfsburg after John Tolkin allowed the ball to go out of play.
90+2′Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
90+2′Carl Johansson of Holstein Kiel is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90+1′VfL Wolfsburg is penalized for offside. Mohammed Amoura has been flagged for being in an offside position.
90+1′The shot is blocked. Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.Penalty
90′The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
89′Substitution for Holstein Kiel: Marko Ivezic comes on to take the place of Magnus Knudsen.
89′Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Bence Dárdai comes on to take the place of Vinicius Souza.
89′The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
88′The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Magnus Knudsen from Holstein Kiel.
87′Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
87′Foul committed by Magnus Knudsen of Holstein Kiel.
87′A shot attempt is thwarted. Maximilian Arnold of VfL Wolfsburg takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Christian Eriksen.Penalty
85′Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card.
85′John Tolkin from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
85′John Tolkin of Holstein Kiel is awarded a free kick in their own half.
84′Missed opportunity! Konstantinos Koulierakis from VfL Wolfsburg heads the ball from just a few yards out, but it goes over the bar. The chance came after a corner, with Mohammed Amoura providing the assist with a header.
84′Corner kick awarded to VfL Wolfsburg after Magnus Knudsen allowed the ball to go out.
83′Missed opportunity! Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide.Penalty
82′Shot on goal blocked. Phil Harres from Holstein Kiel takes a right-footed strike from a challenging position on the left, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
78′Substitution for Holstein Kiel: Robert Wagner comes on to take the place of Stefan Schwab.
78′Substitution for Holstein Kiel: Louis Köster comes on to take the place of Alexander Bernhardsson.
78′Stefan Schwab commits a foul for Holstein Kiel.
78′Adam Daghim from VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
76′Marco Komenda from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick in his own half.
76′Marco Komenda from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
73′Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Joakim Mæhle comes on to take the place of Aaron Zehnter.
73′Corner awarded to VfL Wolfsburg after Ivan Nekic allowed the ball to go out.
73′Corner kick awarded to VfL Wolfsburg after Ivan Nekic allowed the ball to go out.
71′The attempt is thwarted. Adam Daghim from VfL Wolfsburg takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.Penalty
69′VfL Wolfsburg has been flagged for offside. Mohammed Amoura has been caught in an offside position.
69′Maximilian Arnold from VfL Wolfsburg is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
69′Jonas Therkelsen from Holstein Kiel commits a foul.
68′Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel after Vinicius Souza allowed the ball to go out of play.
66′Magnus Knudsen from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
66′Saël Kumbedi commits a foul for VfL Wolfsburg.
65′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
64′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Carl Johansson from Holstein Kiel.
63′VfL Wolfsburg is flagged for offside. Mohammed Amoura has been caught in an offside position.
63′Substitution for Holstein Kiel: Phil Harres comes on to take the place of Adrián Kaprálik.
63′Substitution for Holstein Kiel: Ivan Nekic comes on to take the place of Lasse Rosenboom.
62′Carl Johansson of Holstein Kiel receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
62′Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
62′Carl Johansson from Holstein Kiel committed a foul.
61′Christian Eriksen from VfL Wolfsburg has just taken a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area after a corner kick, but it's gone wide of the target.Penalty
60′Corner kick awarded to VfL Wolfsburg after Lasse Rosenboom allowed the ball to go out.
60′Missed opportunity! Adam Daghim from VfL Wolfsburg heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the right. The chance was set up by a cross from Maximilian Arnold after a corner kick.
59′Corner awarded to VfL Wolfsburg after Lasse Rosenboom allowed the ball to go out.
57′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
56′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Marco Komenda from Holstein Kiel.
55′Maximilian Arnold from VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
55′Lasse Rosenboom from Holstein Kiel committed a foul.
54′Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
54′Adrián Kaprálik from Holstein Kiel is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
54′Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
54′Magnus Knudsen from Holstein Kiel commits a foul.
50′Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel after Maximilian Arnold allowed the ball to go out.
50′A shot attempt is thwarted. Alexander Bernhardsson from Holstein Kiel takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Stefan Schwab.Penalty
49′Missed opportunity! Jonas Therkelsen from Holstein Kiel tried to score with a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.Penalty
46′Stefan Schwab commits a foul for Holstein Kiel.
46′Adam Daghim from VfL Wolfsburg is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
45′Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Patrick Wimmer comes on to take the place of Dzenan Pejcinovic.
45′Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Adam Daghim comes on to take the place of Andreas Skov Olsen.
45′The second half has kicked off with the score at VfL Wolfsburg 0, Holstein Kiel 1.
45+5′The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading VfL Wolfsburg 0, Holstein Kiel 1.
45+4′Missed opportunity. Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg had a header from the middle of the penalty area that went off target.Penalty
45+1′Missed opportunity! Jonas Therkelsen from Holstein Kiel took a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went wide.
45+1′The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
44′Offside call against Holstein Kiel. John Tolkin has been flagged for being in an offside position.
42′Goal! Holstein Kiel takes the lead against VfL Wolfsburg with a score of 1-0. Alexander Bernhardsson steps up to the spot and successfully scores the penalty with a shot from his left foot.
41′Vinicius Souza from VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
41′Marius Müller from VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card.
41′Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the penalty box.Penalty
41′Holstein Kiel has been awarded a penalty! Adrián Kaprálik is fouled inside the box.Penalty
38′Missed opportunity! Marco Komenda from Holstein Kiel took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.Penalty
37′John Tolkin from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
37′Saël Kumbedi commits a foul for VfL Wolfsburg.
36′Jenson Seelt of VfL Wolfsburg receives his second yellow card for committing a serious foul.
36′Jenson Seelt from VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
36′Adrián Kaprálik from Holstein Kiel is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
34′Jonas Therkelsen from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
34′Vinicius Souza commits a foul for VfL Wolfsburg.
34′The shot is deflected. Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.Penalty
33′Foul committed by Alexander Bernhardsson of Holstein Kiel.
33′Christian Eriksen of VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
33′A shot attempt was thwarted. Alexander Bernhardsson from Holstein Kiel tried to take a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Lasse Rosenboom.Penalty
31′Missed opportunity! Lasse Rosenboom from Holstein Kiel took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. He was set up by Alexander Bernhardsson.Penalty
29′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
29′The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Adrián Kaprálik from Holstein Kiel.
29′Jenson Seelt from VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
29′Adrián Kaprálik from Holstein Kiel is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
28′Jonas Therkelsen from Holstein Kiel has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
28′Saël Kumbedi commits a foul for VfL Wolfsburg.
27′Missed opportunity! Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg tried a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.Penalty
26′Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
26′Magnus Knudsen commits a foul for Holstein Kiel.
24′David Zec from Holstein Kiel receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
24′Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
24′David Zec from Holstein Kiel commits a foul.
24′Shot on goal denied. David Zec from Holstein Kiel takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.Penalty
21′Offside call against VfL Wolfsburg. Mohammed Amoura has been flagged for being in an offside position.
20′Marco Komenda from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
20′Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
20′The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
19′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Saël Kumbedi of VfL Wolfsburg.
18′Marco Komenda from Holstein Kiel receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
18′Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
18′Marco Komenda from Holstein Kiel committed a foul.
14′Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
14′Lasse Rosenboom from Holstein Kiel commits a foul.
13′Missed opportunity. Adrián Kaprálik from Holstein Kiel took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left after a corner kick.
12′Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel after Maximilian Arnold allowed the ball to go out of play.
12′The attempt was thwarted. John Tolkin from Holstein Kiel unleashed a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long distance on the right, but it was blocked.
11′Lasse Rosenboom from Holstein Kiel is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
11′Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
10′The attempt was thwarted. Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was successfully stopped.Penalty
8′Missed opportunity! Lasse Rosenboom from Holstein Kiel took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it didn't hit the target.Penalty
7′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
7′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Jonas Therkelsen from Holstein Kiel.
5′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg.
4′Aaron Zehnter from VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
4′Aaron Zehnter from VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
4′Adrián Kaprálik from Holstein Kiel earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
3′Missed opportunity! Lasse Rosenboom from Holstein Kiel headed the ball from the center of the box, but it went over the bar. The assist came from Alexander Bernhardsson, who set him up with a header after a corner kick.
2′Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel after Jenson Seelt allowed the ball to go out.
1′Missed opportunity! Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Dzenan Pejcinovic.Penalty
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the athletes are currently preparing on the field.

Match statistics

WOBHKI

Possession and passing

50%Possession50%

84%Pass accuracy85%

462Passes448

387Successful Passes381

11Key Passes9

65Long Passes41

4 more

57%Long-pass accuracy49%

4Substitutions5

37Successful Long Passes20

22Throw-ins19

Attack

0Goals1

14Shots Total13

2Shots On Target3

1Big Chances Created2

5Corners4

40Dangerous Attacks46

14 more

4Accurate Crosses5

89Attacks89

1Big Chances Missed1

12Dribble Attempts16

55Duels Won50

4Offsides1

0Penalties1

4Shots Blocked3

5Shots inside the box10

8Shots Off Target7

9Shots outside the box3

58%Successful dribbles50%

7Successful Dribbles8

13Total Crosses19

Defence and discipline

2Saves2

18Tackles13

8Interceptions6

15Fouls14

7Yellow cards3

1Red cards0

2 more

14Free Kicks14

7Goal Kicks9

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

F. ExnerPer-match averages this season · 2 matches · career: 31

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	8.50	4.50	4.00	4.74
Red cards	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.16
Second yellows	0.50	0.50	0.00	0.13
Penalties	0.50	0.00	0.50	0.35

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

VfL WolfsburgxGHolstein Kiel

0.852.04

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

0.130.90

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

0.851.25

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

0.500.87

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.351.17

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.300.18

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.040.08

Expected Points (xPTS)

0.652.15

Starting XI

Holstein KielFormation: 3-4-2-1 · €13M6/11

Marcel Rapp

VfL WolfsburgFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €122M9/11

P. Simonis

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

VfL Wolfsburg€122Mstarting XI · 9/11€187Mwith bench · 16/20

Holstein Kiel€13Mstarting XI · 6/11€16Mwith bench · 12/20

VfL Wolfsburg's starting XI cost €109M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

VfL Wolfsburg — bench

Bence DárdaiMidfielder10

Lovro MajerMidfielder · €6M (2026)11

Adam DaghimAttacker · €13M (2026)6.4 12

Pavao PervanGoalkeeper · €500K (2018)21

Joakim MaehleDefender · €13M (2023)6.7 22

Mathys AngélyDefender31

Yannick GerhardtMidfielder · €13M (2016)32

Mattias SvanbergMidfielder · €9M (2022)39

Patrick WimmerMidfielder · €10M (2026)7.0

Holstein Kiel — bench

Frederik RoslyngDefender · €1.2M (2025)6

Marko IvezicDefender · €450K (2026)13

Ivan NekicDefender6.8 19

Phil HarresAttacker6.1 21

Jonas KrumreyGoalkeeper · €150K (2025)25

Marcus MüllerAttacker · €250K (2025)29

Niklas NiehoffMidfielder39

Robert WagnerMidfielder · €850K (2026)6.5 45

Louis KösterAttacker · €15K (2026)6.5

Player statistics

VfL Wolfsburg starters then subs, by rating

Mohamed Amoura#9 · Midfielder · 90′7.3

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 2
Shots on target: 0
Big chances created: 1
Chances created: 3
Expected goals (xG): 0.14
xGoT: 0.00

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 18/24
Pass accuracy: 75%
Key passes: 3
Passes in final third: 1
Crosses (accurate/total): 0/1
Long balls (won/total): 1/2

Possession & duels

Touches: 41
Duels (won/total): 7/15
Dribbles (won/attempted): 0/1
Dispossessed: 1
Possession lost: 13
Ball recoveries: 1

Defence

Tackles: 4

Discipline

Fouls: 3
Fouls drawn: 3
Offsides: 4
Yellow cards: 1

Player	Reason	Back
Denis Vavro🩹 injury · Adductor Injury	injury · Adductor Injury	29 Oct 2025
Kevin Paredes🩹 injury · Foot surgery	injury · Foot surgery	31 Dec 2025
Rogério🩹 injury · Muscle Injury	injury · Muscle Injury	unknown
Jesper Lindstrøm🩹 injury · Adductor Injury	injury · Adductor Injury	24 Nov 2025

Player	Reason	Back
Patrick Erras🩹 injury · Concussion	injury · Concussion	30 Jun 2026
Andu Kelati🩹 injury · Knee Injury	injury · Knee Injury	14 Dec 2025
Mladen Cvjetinovic🩹 injury · Syndesmotic Ligament Tear	injury · Syndesmotic Ligament Tear	24 Nov 2025

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
VfL Wolfsburg	1.7257.9%	1.7357.8%
Draw	4.0025%	3.9525.32%
Holstein Kiel	4.2023.81%	4.2523.53%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
VfL Wolfsburg or Draw	1.2281.83%	1.2083.33%
VfL Wolfsburg or Holstein Kiel	1.2281.83%	1.2281.97%
Draw or Holstein Kiel	2.0548.78%	2.0050%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.2182.64%
0–1 goals	–	4.0025%
3+ goals	1.6560.61%	1.7557.14%
0–2 goals	2.2045.45%	2.0748.31%
4+ goals	–	2.8535.09%
0–3 goals	–	1.3872.46%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
VfL Wolfsburg	2.2544.44%	2.3342.92%
Draw	2.3742.11%	2.3842.02%
Holstein Kiel	4.7521.05%	4.5022.22%

Outcome	bet365
WOB → WOB	2.6238.1%
WOB → X	13.007.69%
WOB → HKI	34.002.94%
X → WOB	4.7521.05%
X → X	6.0016.67%
X → HKI	10.0010%
HKI → WOB	21.004.76%
HKI → X	15.006.67%
HKI → HKI	7.5013.33%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	3.7526.67%
6 - 8	3.6027.78%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	13.007.69%
Over 14	8.0012.5%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.6660.02%	1.7158.48%
No	2.1047.62%	2.0249.5%