VfL Wolfsburg vs FC Bayern München Prediction, Preview and Stats

Germany flag 2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany
Volkswagen Arena Sat, 9 May - 4:30 PM
Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg WOB
0 Winner 1
FC Bayern München FCB
Full Time Sat, 9 May 4:30 PM
Round 33 Regular Season
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Goal
Michael Olise - 56'

CONTEXT

In a hard-fought Bundesliga encounter at the Volkswagen Arena, FC Bayern München edged out VfL Wolfsburg 0-1. The match was goalless at halftime, with both sides scoreless after 45 minutes. Bayern dominated possession with 68% to Wolfsburg's 32%, creating numerous chances but struggling to convert until the second half. Wolfsburg defended resiliently, frustrating the visitors for much of the game. No red cards were issued, and there were no notable second-half tactical adjustments from either side. As the pre-designated stronger team, Bayern's victory came through sheer quality, securing three vital points. The result highlights Bayern's efficiency despite Wolfsburg's stubborn resistance, maintaining their position at the top of the league standings. This narrow win underscores the competitiveness of the Bundesliga, where dominance in stats does not always translate immediately to the scoreboard.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Bayern's 0-1 win featured a significant 36.6% structural deviation in their favor.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data unavailable, preventing alignment assessment.
  • Market alignment: Result aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to missing data.
  • Event impact: No key events or adjustments impacted the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion to the game.
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

Germany 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

J. Weickenmeier

1st Assistant

Germany

C. Gittelmann

2nd Assistant

Germany

F. Lechner

4th Official

Germany

League averages

Bundesliga Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 16.84
Yellow cards / match 3.08
Red cards / match 0.19
Penalties / match 0.29
VfL Wolfsburg D. Hecking
D. Hecking
VS
FC Bayern München V. Kompany
V. Kompany
0.82
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.5
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
SC Freiburg Rank: 82 D
Borussia Mönchengladbach Rank: 75 D
FC Union Berlin Rank: 74 W
Eintracht Frankfurt Rank: 80 L
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Rank: 89 L
Werder Bremen Rank: 75 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Heidenheim Rank: 72 D
FSV Mainz 05 Rank: 80 W
VfB Stuttgart Rank: 86 W
St. Pauli Rank: 72 W
SC Freiburg Rank: 83 W
FC Union Berlin Rank: 74 W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 5 - 33
33

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home VfL Wolfsburg
18.02%
Draw
18.57%
Away FC Bayern München
63.41%

Movement

Changes since opening
VfL Wolfsburg
+17.83%
Draw
+13.48%
FC Bayern München
-31.31%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.79
100
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
VfL Wolfsburg
FC Bayern München
Power Score
74.79
100
League Position
16
1
Global Rank
120
1

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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vs
VfL Wolfsburg — Opponent-weighted form score
FC Bayern München — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) VfL Wolfsburg FC Bayern München

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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vs

VfL Wolfsburg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

FC Bayern München

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 FC Bayern München
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
66.56
35.96
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
35.96
66.56
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 +2.69 Efficiency Index
vs
FC Bayern München -2.69 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
VfL Wolfsburg
FC Bayern München
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 FC Bayern München
Created Set-piece attacking threat
VfL Wolfsburg FC Bayern München
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
VfL Wolfsburg FC Bayern München
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
VfL Wolfsburg
FC Bayern München
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
FC Bayern München
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
VfL Wolfsburg FC Bayern München
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
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
VfL Wolfsburg 0.20
FC Bayern München 0.09
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
VfL Wolfsburg FC Bayern München
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
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
VfL Wolfsburg 0.01
FC Bayern München 0.00
VfL Wolfsburg
FC Bayern München
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FCB had peak pressure around 22'.
  • WOB started the game with stronger pressure.
WOB Pressure FCB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FCB reached the top pressure at 22' (92.40).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 41 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

VfL Wolfsburg WOB Home
41 matches
FC Bayern München FCB Away
Match Record
3
Wins
33
5
Draws
5
33
Losses
3
Goals
37
Goals Scored
110
110
Goals Conceded
37
-73
Goal Difference
+73

Data last updated: 2026-05-10T00:04:14+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
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
S. Kumbedi Nseke
Substitution
France
26 S. Kumbedi Nseke
P. Wimmer
Substitution
Austria
39 P. Wimmer
V. de Souza Costa
Substitution
Brazil
5 V. de Souza Costa
C. Dannemann Eriksen
Substitution
Denmark
24 C. Dannemann Eriksen
J. Mæhle
Denmark
21 J. Mæhle
A. Daghim
Substitution
Denmark
11 A. Daghim
D. Pejcinovic
Germany
17 D. Pejcinovic
Pitch
J. Urbig
Germany
40 J. Urbig
T. Bischof
Germany
20 T. Bischof
H. Ito
Substitution
Japan
21 H. Ito
M. Kim
Substitution
South Korea
3 M. Kim
J. Stanisic
Croatia
44 J. Stanisic
L. Goretzka
Substitution
Germany
8 L. Goretzka
J. Kimmich
Germany
6 J. Kimmich
N. Jackson
Substitution
Senegal
11 N. Jackson
J. Musiala
Substitution
Germany
10 J. Musiala
M. Olise
France
17 M. Olise
H. Kane
England
9 H. Kane

General Information

Date & Time :
May 09, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Bundesliga, Germany · Round 33 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Volkswagen Arena
Capacity :
30000
Attendance :
28917
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Jonas Weickenmeier
Christian Gittelmann
Florian Lechner
Tobias Stieler

Statistics

Possession
WOB
35%
FCB
65%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 9
86 Dangerous attacks 169
32 Possession 68
6 Corners 3
5 Free kicks 7
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

6 Successful Headers 6
27 Successful Dribbles Percentage 57
6 Goal Kicks 6
6 Successful Dribbles 8
22 Dribble Attempts 14
1 Hit Woodwork 1
5 Substitutions 5
0 Penalties 1
9 Goal Attempts 16
12 Throwins 21
75 Ball Safe 79
0 Assists 1

Attacking

5 Big Chances Missed 2
128 Attacks 258

Possession

260 Successful Passes 689
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 62
26 Successful Long Passes 33
12 Key Passes 14
338 Passes 771
77 Successful Passes Percentage 89
54 Long Passes 53

Defensive

14 Interceptions 10
8 Saves 5
22 Tackles 23
40 Duels Won 45

Build-up

8 Accurate Crosses 4
19 Total Crosses 10

Discipline

2 Offsides 4
8 Fouls 5

Lineup

Referee : Tobias Stieler

Starting XI ▼

1
Kamil Grabara
Kamil Grabara Goalkeeper
3
Denis Vavro
Denis Vavro Defender
4
Konstantinos Koulierakis
Konstantinos Koulierakis Defender
6
Jeanuël Belocian
Jeanuël Belocian Defender
5
Vinicius de Souza Costa
Vinicius de Souza Costa Midfielder
31
Yannick Gerhardt
Yannick Gerhardt
Midfielder74'
21
Joakim Maehle
Joakim Maehle Midfielder
24
Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen Midfielder
32
Mattias Svanberg
Mattias Svanberg
Midfielder67'
26
Saël Kumbedi
Saël Kumbedi Midfielder
19
Jesper Lindstrøm
Jesper Lindstrøm
Midfielder90'
39
Patrick Wimmer
Patrick Wimmer Midfielder
10
Lovro Majer
Lovro Majer
Midfielder67'
11
Adam Daghim
Adam Daghim Attacker
7
Kento Shiogai
Kento Shiogai
Attacker74'
17
Dzenan Pejcinovic
Dzenan Pejcinovic Attacker
Referee : Tobias Stieler

Starting XI ▼

40
Jonas Urbig
Jonas Urbig Goalkeeper
3
Min-jae Kim
Min-jae Kim Defender
2
Dayot Upamecano
Dayot Upamecano
Defender46'
20
Tom Bischof
Tom Bischof Defender
21
Hiroki Ito
Hiroki Ito Defender
4
Jonathan Tah
Jonathan Tah
Defender84'
44
Josip Stanisic
Josip Stanisic Defender
6
Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich Midfielder
8
Leon Goretzka
Leon Goretzka Midfielder
27
Konrad Laimer
Konrad Laimer
Midfielder46'
10
Jamal Musiala
Jamal Musiala Midfielder
42
Lennart Karl
Lennart Karl
Midfielder76'
11
Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson Midfielder
14
Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz
Attacker60'
17
Michael Olise
Michael Olise Midfielder
9
Harry Kane
Harry Kane Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Kento Shiogai
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Jesper Lindstrøm → Saël Kumbedi
10th Substitution
90'
84'
Event
Jonathan Tah → Hiroki Ito
9th Substitution
76'
Event
Lennart Karl  → Jamal Musiala
8th Substitution
Event
Kento Shiogai → Adam Daghim
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Yannick Gerhardt → Vinicius de Souza Costa
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Mattias Svanberg → Christian Eriksen
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Lovro Majer → Patrick Wimmer
4th Substitution
67'
60'
Event
Luis Díaz → Nicolas Jackson
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Michael Olise
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
46'
Event
Konrad Laimer → Leon Goretzka
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Dayot Upamecano → Min-jae Kim
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
36'
Event
Harry Kane
OffTarget
35'
Event
Michael Olise
Penalty awarded

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The second half ends with VfL Wolfsburg 0, FC Bayern München 1.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jesper Lindstrøm from VfL Wolfsburg had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box.
90
Update Update
Kento Shiogai from VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
90
Update Update
Luis Díaz is called offside for FC Bayern München.
90
Update Update
Luis Díaz of FC Bayern München won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kento Shiogai of VfL Wolfsburg receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Luis Díaz of FC Bayern München won a free kick in defense.
90
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Jonathan Tah concedes.
89
Attempt Attempt
Mattias Svanberg from VfL Wolfsburg hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Kento Shiogai after a fast break.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Jonathan Tah replaces Hiroki Ito.
83
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Michael Olise of FC Bayern München takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the right corner. The assist was provided by Tom Bischof.
82
Update Update
Offside called against FC Bayern München. Luis Díaz is offside.
81
Update Update
Michael Olise of FC Bayern München won a free kick in defense.
81
Update Update
Foul committed by Lovro Majer of VfL Wolfsburg.
80
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Lennart Karl of FC Bayern München takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Konrad Laimer.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Michael Olise against FC Bayern München.
79
Update Update
Konstantinos Koulierakis from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in defense.
77
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Josip Stanisic concedes.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Lennart Karl replaces Jamal Musiala.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Yannick Gerhardt replaces Vinicius Souza.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Kento Shiogai replaces Adam Daghim.
72
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Michael Olise from FC Bayern München shot with his left foot from the center of the box.
70
Update Update
New attacking attempt. Tom Bischof of FC Bayern München shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Jamal Musiala.
68
Update Update
Foul committed by Tom Bischof of FC Bayern München.
68
Update Update
Lovro Majer of VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in the attacking zone.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Mattias Svanberg replaces Christian Eriksen.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for VfL Wolfsburg: Lovro Majer replaces Patrick Wimmer due to injury.
65
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg.
64
Attempt Attempt
Harry Kane's shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Jamal Musiala.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to FC Bayern München after Denis Vavro concedes.
63
Corner Corner
FC Bayern München wins a corner after Denis Vavro concedes.
61
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Harry Kane of FC Bayern München takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg. The assist comes from Jamal Musiala.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Luis Díaz replaces Nicolas Jackson.
59
Update Update
Adam Daghim from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick on the right wing.
59
Update Update
Fouled by Hiroki Ito of FC Bayern München.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! FC Bayern München takes the lead 1-0 against VfL Wolfsburg. Michael Olise scores with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner, assisted by Konrad Laimer.
54
Update Update
Jamal Musiala of FC Bayern München attempts a header from the center of the box, but Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Joshua Kimmich.
54
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Patrick Wimmer of VfL Wolfsburg.
50
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Nicolas Jackson from FC Bayern München.
50
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Jackson from FC Bayern München attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Kamil Grabara, the goalkeeper for VfL Wolfsburg, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Tom Bischof.
50
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg.
48
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Jamal Musiala of FC Bayern München has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, which is saved in the left corner by Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg. The assist comes from Nicolas Jackson.
45
Update Update
The second half starts with the match at VfL Wolfsburg 0, FC Bayern München 0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Dayot Upamecano replaces Kim Min-Jae.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Bayern München: Konrad Laimer replaces Leon Goretzka.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern München tied at 0-0.
45
Update Update
Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg is flagged for offside.
44
Update Update
Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in defense.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Harry Kane - FC Bayern München.
43
Attempt Attempt
Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box. Adam Daghim provided the assist.
42
Update Update
Foul committed by Konstantinos Koulierakis of VfL Wolfsburg.
42
Update Update
Michael Olise of FC Bayern München won a free kick in defense.
42
Update Update
Offside called against FC Bayern München. Michael Olise is offside.
38
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg earns a corner after Jonas Urbig concedes.
38
Attempt Attempt
Dzenan Pejcinovic of VfL Wolfsburg attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from close range, but Jonas Urbig of FC Bayern München saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist was provided by Patrick Wimmer.
38
Attempt Attempt
Christian Eriksen of VfL Wolfsburg attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Jonas Urbig of FC Bayern München saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist was provided by Dzenan Pejcinovic.
37
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Denis Vavro from VfL Wolfsburg takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Jonas Urbig from FC Bayern München saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Joakim Mæhle.
36
Update Update
Offside called against VfL Wolfsburg. Patrick Wimmer is offside.
36
Attempt Attempt
Penalty missed. Harry Kane from FC Bayern München took a right-footed shot but missed.
35
Update Update
VAR decision confirms a penalty for FC Bayern München.
33
Update Update
Penalty awarded to FC Bayern München as Michael Olise is fouled in the penalty area.
33
Update Update
Konstantinos Koulierakis of VfL Wolfsburg concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
31
Update Update
Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München won a free kick in defense.
31
Update Update
Denis Vavro of VfL Wolfsburg commits a foul.
30
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg win a corner after Leon Goretzka concedes.
29
Update Update
Nicolas Jackson of FC Bayern München is called offside.
28
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Patrick Wimmer of VfL Wolfsburg headed the ball from the right side of the box but missed to the left. The assist came from Saël Kumbedi's cross.
28
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Patrick Wimmer from VfL Wolfsburg shoots with his right foot from close range but it goes over the bar.
26
Attempt Attempt
Konstantinos Koulierakis from VfL Wolfsburg had a left-footed shot from a difficult position and long distance on the right, but it was blocked.
26
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München.
25
Update Update
Foul committed by Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern München.
25
Update Update
Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick on the right wing.
24
Attempt Attempt
Christian Eriksen's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
24
Attempt Attempt
Dzenan Pejcinovic's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Saël Kumbedi provided the assist.
24
Attempt Attempt
Dzenan Pejcinovic's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
22
Update Update
Jonas Urbig from FC Bayern München won a free kick in defense.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Adam Daghim of VfL Wolfsburg.
21
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Jackson from FC Bayern München had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but it went close and missed. Jamal Musiala provided the assist.
19
Corner Corner
Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went close and missed to the left after a corner.
19
Corner Corner
Tom Bischof from FC Bayern München hits the bar with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Josip Stanisic following a corner.
18
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Jamal Musiala of FC Bayern München takes a right-footed shot from a difficult position on the right, but it's saved by Kamil Grabara, the goalkeeper for VfL Wolfsburg, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Michael Olise.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to FC Bayern München after Joakim Mæhle concedes it.
18
Corner Corner
FC Bayern München wins a corner after Vinicius Souza concedes.
15
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg win a corner after Kim Min-Jae concedes.
15
Update Update
Christian Eriksen of VfL Wolfsburg won a free kick in defense.
15
Update Update
Foul committed by Michael Olise - FC Bayern München.
15
Attempt Attempt
Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg has a shot blocked. He attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Adam Daghim.
12
Corner Corner
Denis Vavro of VfL Wolfsburg misses a chance with a header from inside the six-yard box, sending it over the bar on the left side. The assist came from Christian Eriksen, who delivered a cross following a corner.
11
Corner Corner
VfL Wolfsburg wins a corner after Kim Min-Jae concedes it.
11
Attempt Attempt
Adam Daghim's left-footed shot from a difficult position on the left is blocked. The assist came from Patrick Wimmer.
7
Attempt Attempt
Dzenan Pejcinovic from VfL Wolfsburg missed a chance with an attempt from the center of the box. Joakim Mæhle provided the assist with a cross.
7
Corner Corner
Vinicius Souza from VfL Wolfsburg attempts an attack, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the six-yard box, but Jonas Urbig from FC Bayern München makes a save in the right corner.
5
Update Update
Saël Kumbedi from VfL Wolfsburg committed a foul.
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Nicolas Jackson of FC Bayern München won a free kick in defense.
3
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Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern München won a free kick in an attacking position.
3
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Foul committed by Vinicius Souza of VfL Wolfsburg.

CONCLUSION

FC Bayern München's 0-1 triumph over VfL Wolfsburg reinforces their status as Bundesliga frontrunners, overcoming a gritty defensive display from the hosts. With 68% possession and clear superiority, Bayern converted their dominance into a late winner, extending their unbeaten run. Wolfsburg's 32% possession limited their threats, but their resilience kept the score tight until the end. No red cards or major disruptions altered the contest, allowing Bayern's quality to prevail. This result aligns with expectations for the stronger side, boosting their title charge while Wolfsburg must regroup for upcoming fixtures.

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