VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. Heidenheim forecast: 2. Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg
1. HeidenheimMatch result
VfL Wolfsburg 3:1 1. Heidenheim (2:1, 1:0)
In the Germany. 2. Bundesliga match, VfL Wolfsburg defeated 1. Heidenheim with a final score of 3:1. The periods finished 2:1 and 1:0. Our betting prediction for this game was Both Teams To Score - Yes, and the bet won.
Our prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.37 — the bet won.
VfL Wolfsburg host 1. Heidenheim at Volkswagen Arena in the eighth round of the 2. Bundesliga. Heidenheim are third with 14 points from seven games; Wolfsburg are fifth with 12. The visitors trail leaders Hertha BSC by eight points and the hosts by ten.
Wolfsburg: attacking output against an open defence
Wolfsburg’s last five matches brought two wins, two draws and one defeat. They scored in four and conceded in all five. Their latest league match ended 4:4 away at Nurnberg, after a 5:1 home win over Darmstadt 98. Wolfsburg are unbeaten at home in the league after three games, with nine goals scored and five conceded, but have won only once and drawn twice.
Strengths, weaknesses and squad situation
- Wolfsburg average 2.71 goals per league match, the highest figure in this comparison.
- They have scored 19 times in seven league games and conceded 12.
- Both teams scored in four league matches; Wolfsburg kept two clean sheets.
- Their recent defensive sequence includes 4:4 draws against Cottbus and Nurnberg, either side of a 1:0 defeat at St. Pauli.
Besio leads the listed scoring figures with two goals in one tournament appearance; Val KH. and Damar have one each. Farrell Hensel will miss the match with a muscle injury, while Clayton is ready to return according to the coach.
- Nurnbergaway4:4
- Havelsehome4:1
- Darmstadt 98home5:1
- St. Pauliaway0:1
- Energie Cottbushome4:4
Heidenheim: steadier results, thinner attacking options
Heidenheim have four wins, two draws and one defeat in the league, placing them third with 14 points. They have scored 14 goals and conceded 12. Their last five matches also produced two wins, two draws and one defeat, but they scored in three and conceded in three. Their latest league match was a 0:0 home draw with Kaiserslautern, after a 2:2 away draw at Arminia Bielefeld.
Away record and available players
Heidenheim’s away league record is one win, one draw and one defeat, with four goals scored and six conceded. They have three clean sheets in the competition against Wolfsburg’s two, while both teams scored in four of seven league matches. Mikkel Kaufmann is doubtful with a muscle injury and Budu Zivzivadze with a knee problem, according to media reports. Sirlord Conteh, Maximilian Breunig and Marnon Busch are ruled out through injury, according to media reports.
- 1. Kaiserslauternhome0:0
- Wurzburger Kickershome3:1
- VfB Stuttgartaway0:3
- Arminia Bielefeldaway2:2
- Holsteinhome1:0
Head-to-head record favours the hosts
Across six official meetings in the last five years, Wolfsburg have won three, drawn two and lost one. One away meeting in the sequence ended in a 3:1 Wolfsburg win, while another finished 1:1. The latest match at Volkswagen Arena also finished 1:1. Heidenheim’s only win in this sample came in Wolfsburg, a 1:0 result.
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Team news and coaching emphasis
Tobias Strobl highlighted Heidenheim’s intensity and physical strength, while calling for better recognition of changing phases and more composure in possession. Frank Schmidt said his team is prepared to deal with Robert Glatzel’s aerial threat. The tactical contrast is clear: Wolfsburg bring recent scoring volume, while Heidenheim are preparing to counter Robert Glatzel’s aerial threat.
Heidenheim have three confirmed absences and two doubtful players. Wolfsburg have one confirmed absentee and a possible return.
Line-ups
VfL Wolfsburg
Starting XI: 1. Timon Wellenreuther, 5. Vinicius de Souza Costa, 6. Hauke Wahl, 11. Fabian Reese, 17. Alexander Bernhardsson, 19. Robert Glatzel, 20. Muhammed Damar, 21. Joakim Maehle, 26. Sael Kumbedi Nseke, 31. Yannick Gerhardt, 33. Cleiton Santana dos Santos
Substitutes: 2. Kilian Fischer, 7. Kento Shiogai, 8. Bence Dardai, 18. Jonas Adjetey, 22. Mathys Angely, 23. Alessio Besio, 27. Maximilian Arnold, 30. Jakub Zielinski, 37. Elvis Rexhbecaj
Coach: Tobias Strobl
1. Heidenheim
Starting XI: 3. Jan Schoppner, 6. Patrick Mainka, 8. Paul Hennrich, 10. Christian Conteh, 16. Julian Niehues, 18. Alessandro Vogt, 19. Jonas Fohrenbach, 22. Oualid Mhamdi, 27. Michael Heule, 29. Mikkel Kaufmann, 33. Thomas Dahne
Substitutes: 1. Frank Feller, 4. Tim Siersleben, 17. Mathias Honsak, 20. Luca Kerber, 24. Marcel Costly, 28. Adam Kolle, 38. Yannik Wagner, 41. Marko Zrilic
Coach: Frank Schmidt
Our pick for goals at both ends
Our pick is Both Teams To Score - Yes 1.37. Wolfsburg’s 19 goals in seven league games make a home goal the stronger part of this bet, but their 12 conceded leave room for a Heidenheim reply. The hosts’ latest 4:4 draw at Nurnberg captures that imbalance: scoring heavily has not meant controlling the game. Both teams scored in four of Wolfsburg’s last five outings, including a friendly.
Heidenheim have conceded 12 league goals too, while scoring four across three away fixtures. Their attacking availability is the main risk: Mikkel Kaufmann and Budu Zivzivadze are doubtful, while Sirlord Conteh and Maximilian Breunig are out. Those absences reduce confidence in an away goal, but Wolfsburg’s home return of nine scored and five conceded across three games still favours an exchange over a clean sheet. A plausible score is 2:1.
Final betting verdict
Both Teams To Score - Yes 1.37 is the selection: Wolfsburg’s scoring threat and defensive concessions support it, with Heidenheim’s depleted attack the clearest reason for caution.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Nurnbergaway4:4
- Havelsehome4:1
- Darmstadt 98home5:1
- St. Pauliaway0:1
- Energie Cottbushome4:4
- 1. Kaiserslauternhome0:0
- Wurzburger Kickershome3:1
- VfB Stuttgartaway0:3
- Arminia Bielefeldaway2:2
- Holsteinhome1:0
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nurnberg | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 21:11 | 18 |
| 3 | 1. Heidenheim | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 4 | 1. Magdeburg | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | 13 |
| 5 | VfL Wolfsburg | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19:12 | 12 |
| 6 | 1. Kaiserslautern | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6:4 | 12 |
Head-to-head
- 17.01.2026VfL Wolfsburg1:11. HeidenheimGermany. Bundesliga
- 23.08.20251. Heidenheim1:3VfL WolfsburgGermany. Bundesliga
- 29.03.2025VfL Wolfsburg0:11. HeidenheimGermany. Bundesliga
- 10.11.20241. Heidenheim1:3VfL WolfsburgGermany. Bundesliga
- 20.01.20241. Heidenheim1:1VfL WolfsburgGermany. Bundesliga
About the match
- 17 October · 07:00 New York
- Venue: Volkswagen Arena (Wolfsburg)
Odds
odds before kick-off
Market view and goal profile
The market makes Wolfsburg the favourite with a 55.5% home-win probability; the draw is assessed at 23.5% and an away win at 21%. The line has shown no notable movement over the last day. The 1X2 margin is 6.9%.
The goal markets are almost balanced: Over 3.5 goals is rated at 50.8% and Under 3.5 at 49.2%. BTTS Yes stands at 67.6%, compared with 32.4% for BTTS No. The split reflects Wolfsburg’s 19-goal attack, five consecutive matches conceding and Heidenheim’s four BTTS games in the league. Heidenheim’s recent 0:0 and three clean sheets keep the lower-scoring side competitive.
Our prediction
- Market
- Both Teams To Score - Yes
- Odds
- 1.37
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 68%
- Market estimate
- 68%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.37
- Potential win
- 37 $
- Odds at kick-off
- 1.37
- Status
- won
- Profit
- +37 $
