VfL Wolfsburg is under pressure after the 0-0 draw against SC Paderborn in the relegation playoff. The Wolves must win on Monday in the second leg to secure their spot in the Bundesliga. With 29 points from 34 games and a record of 7 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses, VfL Wolfsburg is currently 16th in the table.

What happened?

The first leg ended 0-0, which is a good result for SC Paderborn. The Paderborner have shown a good performance with a budget that is one-tenth of VfL Wolfsburg's estimated 60 to 85 million euros.

Why is it important for VfL Wolfsburg?

VfL Wolfsburg has scored 45 goals and conceded 69 in this season, resulting in a negative goal difference of -24. The Wolves are 60 points behind league leaders Bayern München.

What comes next?

The second leg will take place on Monday, and VfL Wolfsburg must win to secure their spot in the Bundesliga. The statistics are in favor of the Wolves, as the second-tier team has only been promoted three times since the relegation playoff was reintroduced. | Date | League | Position | Points | Record | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 26.06.2026 | Bundesliga | 16th | 29 | 7-8-19 |

Current situation

VfL Wolfsburg has a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games. The last game ended with a 2-1 loss against SC Paderborn 07 on 25.05.2026.