VfL Wolfsburg shared the points with FC Energie Cottbus in a breathless 2. Bundesliga encounter last weekend. The home match on 5 September 2026 finished as a 4-4 draw, a result that moves both teams forward in the table.

The fixture turned into a true offensive spectacle. Both teams repeatedly took the lead, only to concede an equaliser almost immediately. Wolfsburg were unable to convert their home advantage into three points but showed commendable fighting spirit.

The result solidifies VfL Wolfsburg's position in the upper third of the table. After four matchdays, the club sits in fourth place in the 2. Bundesliga with eight points. Their record shows two wins and two draws with a goal difference of plus four. Their recent form reads DWWD. This puts the Wolves just four points behind leaders Hertha BSC. The team has scored ten goals and conceded six so far, indicating an attacking approach.

The game was characterised by fast possession play and numerous scoring chances. Both defences struggled to control the opposing attacking lines on the day. Every time one team went ahead, the other responded with a counter-goal. This back-and-forth nature made it one of the most entertaining matches of the season so far. Statistics for this and other games are available in our stats overview.

VfL Wolfsburg are back in action as early as 12 September 2026. The team will face FC St. Pauli in an away match. The Hamburg-based opponent is currently in 15th place and will be a demanding adversary. This game is part of a tight schedule that will test the squad. The Wolves' complete fixture list can be found on our fixtures page.

With eight points from four games, VfL Wolfsburg's start to the 2026/27 2. Bundesliga season is respectable. The team has demonstrated its offensive strength but needs to work on defensive stability. The narrow points gap to the top of the table shows that every match is important. The coming weeks will reveal if the team can maintain its connection to the promotion places. The away game at St. Pauli on 12 September is the next test.