VfL Wolfsburg vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Prediction, Preview and Stats

Germany flag 2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Volkswagen Arena Sat, 25 Apr - 1:30 PM
Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg WOB
0 0
Borussia Mönchengladbach BMG
Full Time Sat, 25 Apr 1:30 PM
Round 31 Regular Season
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Red Card Jens Castrop 90+2'

CONTEXT

VfL Wolfsburg hosted Borussia Mönchengladbach in a Bundesliga encounter that ended in a tense 0-0 draw at the Volkswagen Arena. The halftime score stood at 0-0, reflecting a cautious first half where clear chances were scarce. Wolfsburg managed 44% possession compared to Mönchengladbach's 56%, but the visitors' momentum shifted dramatically after receiving a red card in the second half, reducing them to 10 men. Despite the advantage, Wolfsburg could not break through Gladbach's resilient defense, which held firm to claim a valuable point. Deemed the stronger team beforehand, Mönchengladbach experienced a significant 74.2% structural deviation in the outcome, highlighting the match's unpredictability amid the red card distortion.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Significant 74.2% structural deviation affected Borussia Mönchengladbach.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment assessment unavailable due to missing data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment failed to materialize in the 0-0 result.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated without data.
  • Event impact: Red card event reshaped second-half dynamics decisively.
  • Red card distortion: Red card to away team introduced clear second-half distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

T. Stieler

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

L. Koslowski

1st Assistant

J. Neitzel

2nd Assistant

P. Ittrich

4th Official

VfL Wolfsburg D. Hecking
D. Hecking
VS
Borussia Mönchengladbach E. Polanski
E. Polanski
0.83
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.22
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Union Berlin Rank: W
Eintracht Frankfurt Rank: L
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Rank: L
Werder Bremen Rank: L
TSG Hoffenheim Rank: D
Hamburger SV Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
FSV Mainz 05 Rank: D
RB Leipzig Rank: L
Heidenheim Rank: D
FC Köln Rank: D
St. Pauli Rank: W
FC Bayern München Rank: L
18
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
18 - 10 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home VfL Wolfsburg
41.31%
Draw
25.81%
Away Borussia Mönchengladbach
32.88%

Movement

Changes since opening
VfL Wolfsburg
+35.06%
Draw
-65.19%
Borussia Mönchengladbach
+30.12%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
14.62
16.56
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
VfL Wolfsburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Power Score
14.62
16.56
League Position
17
11
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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VfL Wolfsburg Opponent-weighted form score
Borussia Mönchengladbach Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Mönchengladbach

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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VfL Wolfsburg

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

VfL Wolfsburg ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Mönchengladbach
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.59
21.61
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.61
31.59
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
VfL Wolfsburg +0.87 Efficiency Index
vs
Borussia Mönchengladbach -0.87 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
VfL Wolfsburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

VfL Wolfsburg ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Mönchengladbach
Created Set-piece attacking threat
VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Mönchengladbach
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Mönchengladbach
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
VfL Wolfsburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

VfL Wolfsburg
vs
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
VfL Wolfsburg
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BMG had peak pressure around 11'.
  • BMG started the game with stronger pressure.
WOB Pressure BMG Pressure
Pressure Index: BMG reached the top pressure at 11' (78.94).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 39 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

VfL Wolfsburg WOB Home
39 matches
Borussia Mönchengladbach BMG Away
Match Record
18
Wins
11
10
Draws
10
11
Losses
18
Goals
60
Goals Scored
52
52
Goals Conceded
60
+8
Goal Difference
-8

Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:03:22+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Pitch
K. Grabara
Poland
1 K. Grabara
J. Belocian
France
6 J. Belocian
D. Vavro
Slovakia
3 D. Vavro
K. Koulierakis
Greece
4 K. Koulierakis
V. de Souza Costa
Brazil
5 V. de Souza Costa
J. Mæhle
Denmark
21 J. Mæhle
P. Wimmer
Substitution
Austria
39 P. Wimmer
C. Dannemann Eriksen
Denmark
24 C. Dannemann Eriksen
A. Zehnter
Substitution
Germany
25 A. Zehnter
D. Pejcinovic
Germany
17 D. Pejcinovic
M. Amoura
Substitution
Algeria
9 M. Amoura
Pitch
M. Nicolas
Germany
33 M. Nicolas
F. Cristian Chiarodia
Substitution
Italy
2 F. Cristian Chiarodia
N. Elvedi
Switzerland
30 N. Elvedi
P. Sander
Germany
16 P. Sander
Y. Engelhardt
Germany
6 Y. Engelhardt
J. Castrop
Germany
17 J. Castrop
K. Stöger
Substitution
Austria
7 K. Stöger
R. Reitz
Germany
27 R. Reitz
J. Scally
United States
29 J. Scally
H. Tabakovic
Substitution
Switzerland
15 H. Tabakovic
F. Honorat
Substitution
France
9 F. Honorat

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 25, 2026, 01:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany · Round 31 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Volkswagen Arena
Capacity :
30000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Lasse Koslowski
Jan Clemens Neitzel
Patrick Ittrich
Tobias Stieler

Statistics

Possession
WOB
46%
BMG
54%

Top Statistics

3 Big Chances Created 0
3 Shots 1
38 Dangerous attacks 42
44 Possession 56
8 Corners 5
5 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

84 Ball Safe 105
14 Successful Headers 11
9 Successful Dribbles 6
13 Throwins 13
12 Dribble Attempts 11
8 Goal Attempts 9
13 Goal Kicks 11
75 Successful Dribbles Percentage 55
0 Hit Woodwork 1
3 Substitutions 4

Attacking

57 Attacks 76
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

78 Successful Passes Percentage 85
10 Key Passes 7
305 Successful Passes 442
392 Passes 521
48 Long Passes 51
22 Successful Long Passes 17
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

2 Saves 4
40 Duels Won 39
8 Interceptions 9
12 Tackles 12

Build-up

5 Accurate Crosses 3
26 Total Crosses 21

Discipline

11 Fouls 5
1 Offsides 4

Lineup

Referee : Tobias Stieler

Starting XI

1
Kamil Grabara
Kamil Grabara Goalkeeper
6.88
3
Denis Vavro
Denis Vavro Defender
6.61
4
Konstantinos Koulierakis
Konstantinos Koulierakis Defender
6.73
6
Jeanuël Belocian
Jeanuël Belocian Defender
6.66
5
Vinicius de Souza Costa
Vinicius de Souza Costa Midfielder
6.75
21
Joakim Maehle
Joakim Maehle Midfielder
6.69
24
Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen Midfielder
6.98
25
Aaron Zehnter
Aaron Zehnter Midfielder
6.71
26
Saël Kumbedi
Saël Kumbedi
Defender70'
6.51
39
Patrick Wimmer
Patrick Wimmer Midfielder
6.75
40
Kevin Paredes
Kevin Paredes
Midfielder83'
6.77
9
Mohamed Amoura
Mohamed Amoura Attacker
6.88
11
Adam Daghim
Adam Daghim
Attacker70'
6.7
17
Dzenan Pejcinovic
Dzenan Pejcinovic Attacker
6.76
Referee : Tobias Stieler

Starting XI

33
Moritz Nicolas
Moritz Nicolas Goalkeeper
7.11
2
Fabio Chiarodia
Fabio Chiarodia Defender
6.59
14
Kota Takai
Kota Takai
Defender90+2'
6.47
16
Philipp Sander
Philipp Sander Defender
6.93
30
Nico Elvedi
Nico Elvedi Defender
6.95
6
Yannik Engelhardt
Yannik Engelhardt Midfielder
6.79
7
Kevin Stöger
Kevin Stöger Midfielder
6.74
13
Giovanni Reyna
Giovanni Reyna
Midfielder77'
6.59
17
Jens Castrop
Jens Castrop Midfielder
6.67
27
Rocco Reitz
Rocco Reitz Midfielder
6.89
29
Joe Scally
Joe Scally Midfielder
6.65
9
Franck Honorat
Franck Honorat Attacker
6.86
25
Robin Hack
Robin Hack
Midfielder77'
6.88
15
Haris Tabakovic
Haris Tabakovic Attacker
6.92
18
Shuto Machino
Shuto Machino
Attacker89'
6.69

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Robin Hack
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Adam Daghim
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
90+4'
90+4'
Event
Rocco Reitz
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Kota Takai Fabio Chiarodia
7th Substitution
90+2'
Event
Jens Castrop
Foul / 1st Redcard
89'
Event
Shuto Machino Haris Tabakovic
6th Substitution
Event
Kevin Paredes Patrick Wimmer
5th Substitution
83'
77'
Event
Giovanni Reyna Kevin Stöger
4th Substitution
77'
Event
Robin Hack Franck Honorat
3rd Substitution
Event
Saël Kumbedi Aaron Zehnter
2nd Substitution
70'
Event
Adam Daghim Mohamed Amoura
1st Substitution
70'
61'
Event
Fabio Chiarodia
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Adam Daghim from VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with the match finishing 0-0 between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Robin Hack of Borussia Mönchengladbach.
90
Update Update
Vinicius Souza from VfL Wolfsburg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Foul by Jens Castrop of Borussia Mönchengladbach.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Jens Castrop from Borussia Mönchengladbach receives a red card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rocco Reitz from Borussia Mönchengladbach receives a yellow card.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Borussia Mönchengladbach: Kota Takai comes on for Fabio Chiarodia due to an injury.
90
Update Update
Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg wins a free kick on the right wing.
90
Update Update
Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. Christian Eriksen provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Robin Hack of Borussia Mönchengladbach receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Borussia Mönchengladbach: Shuto Machino comes on for Haris Tabakovic.
88
Attempt Attempt
Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Joakim Mæhle provided the assist.
88
Update Update
Haris Tabakovic wins a free kick for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the defensive half.
88
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Nico Elvedi concedes.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Dzenan Pejcinovic of VfL Wolfsburg.
87
Attempt Attempt
Dzenan Pejcinovic's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Saël Kumbedi provided the assist.
86
Update Update
Rocco Reitz of Borussia Mönchengladbach is caught offside.
85
Update Update
Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Mönchengladbach hits the woodwork with a header from the center of the box.
83
Update Update
Joe Scally of Borussia Mönchengladbach is caught offside.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Kevin Paredes comes on for Patrick Wimmer.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg.
80
Update Update
Giovanni Reyna wins a free kick for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the defensive half.
79
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Borussia Mönchengladbach: Robin Hack comes on for Franck Honorat.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Borussia Mönchengladbach: Giovanni Reyna comes on for Kevin Stöger.
76
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Franck Honorat concedes.
76
Corner Corner
Konstantinos Koulierakis from VfL Wolfsburg misses a header from the left side of the six-yard box, just to the right. The attempt was assisted by Christian Eriksen's cross after a corner.
75
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Nico Elvedi concedes.
72
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg.
72
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Jens Castrop concedes.
72
Update Update
Kevin Stöger of Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Adam Daghim comes on for Mohammed Amoura.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Adam Daghim comes on for Mohammed Amoura.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Saël Kumbedi comes on for Aaron Zehnter.
69
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jens Castrop from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
68
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg.
68
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Moritz Nicolas from Borussia Mönchengladbach, assisted by Dzenan Pejcinovic.
66
Update Update
Rocco Reitz from Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of VfL Wolfsburg.
62
Update Update
Foul committed by Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg.
62
Update Update
Rocco Reitz from Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
61
Update Update
Foul by Fabio Chiarodia of Borussia Mönchengladbach.
61
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Fabio Chiarodia of Borussia Mönchengladbach receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
61
Update Update
Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg wins a free kick on the right wing.
60
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Yannik Engelhardt concedes.
60
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Joakim Mæhle from VfL Wolfsburg takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's too high after a corner.
56
Attempt Attempt
Rocco Reitz from Borussia Mönchengladbach misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high, assisted by Franck Honorat.
47
Corner Corner
Aaron Zehnter's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Moritz Nicolas. The attempt was assisted by Christian Eriksen.
46
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nico Elvedi from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach.
45
Update Update
Haris Tabakovic wins a free kick for Borussia Mönchengladbach on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Foul by Konstantinos Koulierakis of VfL Wolfsburg.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach tied at 0-0.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Jens Castrop of Borussia Mönchengladbach.
44
Update Update
Joakim Mæhle from VfL Wolfsburg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
44
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right.
43
Attempt Attempt
Joakim Mæhle's right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Patrick Wimmer.
41
Attempt Attempt
Haris Tabakovic from Borussia Mönchengladbach misses with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
39
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Moritz Nicolas from Borussia Mönchengladbach saves it in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Christian Eriksen with a through ball.
37
Update Update
Joe Scally from Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Dzenan Pejcinovic of VfL Wolfsburg.
36
Attempt Attempt
Haris Tabakovic from Borussia Mönchengladbach misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes too high. Kevin Stöger provided the assist.
35
Attempt Attempt
Joe Scally from Borussia Mönchengladbach has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that misses to the left.
34
Update Update
Kevin Stöger of Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Update Update
Kevin Stöger from Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
29
Corner Corner
Haris Tabakovic's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kamil Grabara. The attempt was assisted by Fabio Chiarodia.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Borussia Mönchengladbach after Kamil Grabara concedes.
24
Update Update
Rocco Reitz of Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20
Update Update
Joe Scally of Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg.
19
Corner Corner
Joe Scally's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kamil Grabara. The attempt was assisted by Franck Honorat.
19
Attempt Attempt
Jens Castrop from Borussia Mönchengladbach misses a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, just to the right.
19
Update Update
Borussia Mönchengladbach is called offside as Franck Honorat is caught in an offside position.
18
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box but misses to the left after a corner.
17
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Joe Scally concedes.
15
Update Update
Jeanuël Belocian from VfL Wolfsburg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
15
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Moritz Nicolas concedes.
15
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Mohammed Amoura from VfL Wolfsburg has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Moritz Nicolas of Borussia Mönchengladbach. The shot was assisted by Dzenan Pejcinovic with a headed pass.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Borussia Mönchengladbach after Jeanuël Belocian concedes.
14
Update Update
Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
13
Update Update
Joe Scally from Borussia Mönchengladbach wins a free kick on the right wing.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohammed Amoura of VfL Wolfsburg.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Borussia Mönchengladbach after Denis Vavro concedes.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Borussia Mönchengladbach after Konstantinos Koulierakis concedes.
7
Attempt Attempt
Haris Tabakovic's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is blocked.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Borussia Mönchengladbach after Konstantinos Koulierakis concedes.
6
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Nico Elvedi concedes.
3
Update Update
Offside for VfL Wolfsburg. Mohammed Amoura is caught offside.
1
Update Update
Borussia Mönchengladbach is called offside. Franck Honorat is the player caught in the offside position.
1
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Stöger from Borussia Mönchengladbach misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right. Haris Tabakovic provided the assist with a headed pass.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach underscored defensive resilience amid chaos, with Gladbach's red card distorting the second half after a level 0-0 halftime. Despite 56% possession and stronger pre-match status, the visitors clung to a point through stout defending, marking a 74.2% structural deviation. Wolfsburg's failure to exploit the man advantage exposed finishing woes, while efficiency held steady. This gritty stalemate denies both full reward, yet highlights Gladbach's character in adversity and Wolfsburg's home tenacity in a balanced contest.

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