Bayer Leverkusen v VfL Wolfsburg result
Team pages: Bayer Leverkusen · VfL Wolfsburg · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Bayer Leverkusen 6–3 VfL Wolfsburg — Bayer Leverkusen won this Bundesliga match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.
What xG said
xG said Bayer Leverkusen: 4.71 to 2.55 in expected goals, 1.52 of it from penalties and 0.76 of VfL Wolfsburg’s from a penalty, from 25 shots to 11, ahead on xG from the 79th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).
The result
Bayer Leverkusen beat VfL Wolfsburg 6–3 at BayArena in the Bundesliga on Saturday 4 April. VfL Wolfsburg are winless in their last 11 matches in all competitions.
The goals
Bayer Leverkusen came from behind: VfL Wolfsburg led 3–2 at half-time. The goals — VfL Wolfsburg: Jonas Wind (16’, assisted by Konstantinos Koulierakis), J. Mæhle (31’) and C. Eriksen (38’ pen); Bayer Leverkusen: Álex Grimaldo (30’ pen; 44’, assisted by E. Fernández), Patrik Schick (53’ pen), Edmond Tapsoba (68’), Ibrahim Maza (73’, assisted by Exequiel Palacios) and Malik Tillman (90’, assisted by Ernest Poku).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s nine key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Edmond Tapsoba’s goal on 68 minutes.
Discipline
Martin Petersen, Germany showed four yellow cards — against 3.9 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bayer Leverkusen: Edmond Tapsoba (37’); VfL Wolfsburg: J. Mæhle (29’), Konstantinos Koulierakis (55’) and Denis Vavro (71’).
What it changes
Bayer Leverkusen stay sixth after this result (28 league matches played). Bayer Leverkusen have scored 66 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). Bayer Leverkusen have conceded 43 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 18 clubs.
VfL Wolfsburg stay 17th after this result (28 league matches played). VfL Wolfsburg have scored 42 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 32 games). VfL Wolfsburg have conceded 67 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs.
Bayer Leverkusen’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 28, across nine matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Álex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) 12.3, Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen) 9.9 and Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen) 7.0 led the match.
Head-to-head
Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in the last six meetings with VfL Wolfsburg, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.
Next up
Bayer Leverkusen next host SC Paderborn 07 on 21 November 2026.
VfL Wolfsburg next host Holstein Kiel on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen v SC Paderborn 07, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for VfL Wolfsburg: VfL Wolfsburg v Holstein Kiel, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Bayer Leverkusen 6–3 VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
- Venue: BayArena · Leverkusen
- Referee: Martin Petersen, Germany
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bayer Leverkusen 4 · draws 2 · VfL Wolfsburg 0 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Bayer Leverkusen 0W 4D 1L · VfL Wolfsburg 0W 1D 4L
Bayer Leverkusen 6–3 VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bayer Leverkusen for / against | Line | VfL Wolfsburg for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.75 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.5 for · 7.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.63 for · 16.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.13 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.38 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.75 for · 8.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Martin Petersen, Germany — 3.9 yellow cards a game, 0.1 red cards, 22 fouls over 10 matches.
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Flekken | 26 | 892310 min | 933.6 /90 | 401.6 /90 | 00 /90 |
| J. Blaswich | 17 | 861470 min | 482.9 /90 | 130.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Flekken n 8 | 86.3 | 4.3 |
| J. Blaswich n 8 | 90 | 3.9 |
Bayer Leverkusen Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Andrich | 37 | 823047 min | 431.3 /90 | 401.2 /90 | 200.6 /90 | 1183.5 /90 | 381.1 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
| J. Quansah | 36 | 873137 min | 320.9 /90 | 351 /90 | 160.5 /90 | 1333.8 /90 | 190.5 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
| E. Tapsoba | 34 | 893026 min | 361.1 /90 | 310.9 /90 | 250.7 /90 | 1313.9 /90 | 331 /90 | 90.3 /90 |
| L. Badé | 25 | 791971 min | 442 /90 | 261.2 /90 | 231.1 /90 | 1105 /90 | 170.8 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| J. Belocian | 7 | 57398 min | 71.6 /90 | 51.1 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 143.2 /90 | 61.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 87.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | — |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.6 | C. Eriksen |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 88.8 | 0.9 | 1 | K. Koulierakis |
| E. Poku n 8 | 60.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.8 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 87.4 | 1 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 88.8 | 0.6 |
| E. Poku n 8 | 60.6 | 0.9 |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
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Bayer Leverkusen Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Poku | 37 | 622294 min | 50.2 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 261 /90 | 120.5 /90 | 371.5 /90 | 401.6 /90 |
| M. Tillman | 34 | 652196 min | 70.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 291.2 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 281.1 /90 | 150.6 /90 |
| I. Maza | 33 | 672207 min | 30.1 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 401.6 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 291.2 /90 | 512.1 /90 |
| P. Schick | 32 | 682185 min | 150.6 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 572.3 /90 | 321.3 /90 | 160.7 /90 | 130.5 /90 |
| Christian Kofane | 28 | 581615 min | 60.3 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 422.3 /90 | 211.2 /90 | 211.2 /90 | 100.6 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 87.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 88.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| E. Poku n 8 | 60.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleix García n 8 | 87.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Álex Grimaldo n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| R. Andrich n 8 | 88.8 | 0.1 | 0 |
| E. Poku n 8 | 60.6 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Quansah n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
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VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Grabara | 27 | 902430 min | 973.6 /90 | 572.1 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Grabara n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
VfL Wolfsburg Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Koulierakis | 23 | 882025 min | 341.5 /90 | 331.5 /90 | 140.6 /90 | 1004.4 /90 | 210.9 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| S. Kumbedi | 20 | 761524 min | 362.1 /90 | 160.9 /90 | 60.4 /90 | 764.5 /90 | 211.2 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| M. Jenz | 19 | 891697 min | 301.6 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 181 /90 | 965.1 /90 | 311.6 /90 | 80.4 /90 |
| A. Zehnter | 15 | 851279 min | 130.9 /90 | 171.2 /90 | 60.4 /90 | 251.8 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| K. Fischer | 11 | 73803 min | 202.2 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 30.3 /90 | 374.1 /90 | 101.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Grabara n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — |
| C. Eriksen n 8 | 89.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | Álex Grimaldo |
| M. Amoura n 8 | 67.8 | 0.5 | 0 | — |
| K. Koulierakis n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.1 | R. Andrich |
| Lovro Majer n 8 | 40.9 | 3 | 1.4 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Eriksen n 8 | 89.9 | 1.8 |
| M. Amoura n 8 | 67.8 | 1.3 |
| K. Koulierakis n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
| Lovro Majer n 8 | 40.9 | 1.1 |
| M. Arnold n 8 | 90 | 1 |
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VfL Wolfsburg Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Amoura | 24 | 701680 min | 80.4 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 432.3 /90 | 150.8 /90 | 261.4 /90 | 140.8 /90 |
| A. Daghim | 20 | 551105 min | 20.2 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 121 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 131.1 /90 | 110.9 /90 |
| D. Pejčinović | 17 | 58984 min | 50.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 282.6 /90 | 131.2 /90 | 60.5 /90 | 50.5 /90 |
| J. Wind | 8 | 49388 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 71.6 /90 | 51.2 /90 | 51.2 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
| K. Shiogai | 7 | 40277 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 72.3 /90 | 51.6 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 20.6 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Grabara n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Eriksen n 8 | 89.9 | 1 | 0.4 |
| M. Amoura n 8 | 67.8 | 2.7 | 0.5 |
| K. Koulierakis n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Lovro Majer n 8 | 40.9 | 1.4 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Grabara n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Eriksen n 8 | 89.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| M. Amoura n 8 | 67.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| K. Koulierakis n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Lovro Majer n 8 | 40.9 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Bayer Leverkusen | VfL Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 69% | Possession | 31% |
| 4.52 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.01 |
| 25 | Shots | 11 |
| 11 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 17 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 12 | Corners | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 8 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 623 | Passes | 283 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Bayer Leverkusen Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Flekken | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Andrich | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Badé | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| E. Tapsoba | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| M. Culbreath | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| E. Palacios | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Álex Grimaldo | 90 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| I. Maza | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8.9 |
| Christian Kofane | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| N. Tella | 81 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| E. Fernández | 45 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| P. Schick sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| E. Poku sub | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| M. Tillman sub | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
VfL Wolfsburg Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Grabara | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Belocian | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.6 |
| D. Vavro | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 5.9 |
| K. Koulierakis | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Y | 5.6 |
| Vinicius Souza | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Mæhle | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| M. Amoura | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| S. Kumbedi | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| C. Eriksen | 81 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Wind | 81 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| P. Wimmer | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Lindstrøm sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Arnold sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| D. Pejčinović sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Svanberg sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Bayer Leverkusen v VfL Wolfsburg — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-11-22 VfL Wolfsburg 1–3 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2025-02-08 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2024-09-22 Bayer Leverkusen 4–3 VfL Wolfsburg
- 2024-03-10 Bayer Leverkusen 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg
- 2023-10-21 VfL Wolfsburg 1–2 Bayer Leverkusen
- 2023-04-16 VfL Wolfsburg 0–0 Bayer Leverkusen
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Bayer Leverkusen 4.71 xG from 25 shots, VfL Wolfsburg 2.55 from 11. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | 25 | 6 | 4.71 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 11 | 3 | 2.55 |
Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.
Expected Goals Race
At half-time, xG was level: Bayer Leverkusen 1.87, VfL Wolfsburg 1.67, including 1.52 from a penalty. At full time, Bayer Leverkusen led on xG, 4.71 to 2.55, 1.52 of it from a penalty and 0.76 of VfL Wolfsburg’s from a penalty. The widest gap was 2.16 xG to Bayer Leverkusen, in the 95th minute.
The Full Post-Match Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Bayer Leverkusen v VfL Wolfsburg?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Bayer Leverkusen v VfL Wolfsburg was Over 2.5 goals.
- What is the head-to-head record between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bayer Leverkusen won 4, VfL Wolfsburg won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg?
- Recent form — Bayer Leverkusen 0W 4D 1L; VfL Wolfsburg 0W 1D 4L.
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