VfL Wolfsburg goes into the two relegation games against SC Paderborn as a clear favorite. The fact that the Bundesliga club can still save itself this season has a lot to do with one name: Dieter Hecking.

Who is Dieter Hecking?

Dieter Hecking is an experienced coach who has worked with many clubs. He was also a coach and player in Hannover and knows the industry like the back of his hand.

What has Hecking achieved?

Hecking has changed the team dynamics and motivated the players. He has brought together a squad that was considered untrainable due to its interpersonal problems and many mistakes in the transfer market.

StatValue
League standing16th place, 29 points, 7 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses
Goals45 scored, 69 conceded (-24 goal difference)
Last resultSC Paderborn 07 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg (2026-05-25)

What's next?

VfL Wolfsburg plays against SC Paderborn on Thursday for the last free spot in the Bundesliga. Hecking is confident that his team can win. With his experience and aura, he has motivated the players and changed the team dynamics.

VfL Wolfsburg has scored 45 goals and conceded 69 in the current season. The team is in 16th place with 29 points and has a goal difference of -24. The last opponent was SC Paderborn 07, against whom VfL Wolfsburg lost 1-2.