VfL Wolfsburg1. FC Köln

VfL Wolfsburg v 1. FC Köln result

Full-time · VfL Wolfsburg 3–3 1. FC Köln

Bundesliga · · Volkswagen Arena

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VfL Wolfsburg 3–3 1. FC Köln — this Bundesliga match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said little between the sides: VfL Wolfsburg 1.80, 1. FC Köln 1.77 in expected goals (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Köln drew 3–3 at Volkswagen Arena in the Bundesliga on Saturday 13 September. VfL Wolfsburg are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. 1. FC Köln are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — 1. FC Köln: L. Waldschmidt (5’), Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson (90’, assisted by Said El Mala) and Jakub Kamiński (90’, assisted by Ragnar Ache); VfL Wolfsburg: Mohammed Amoura (42’, assisted by M. Arnold), Lovro Majer (65’, assisted by J. Mæhle) and M. Arnold (90’).

Discipline

Bastian Dankert, Germany showed five yellow cards — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — VfL Wolfsburg: Lovro Majer (68’) and Kamil Grabara (86’); 1. FC Köln: Ron-Robert Zieler (-5’), Joël Schmied (72’) and Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson (84’).

What it changes

VfL Wolfsburg move down from fourth to seventh (three league matches played). VfL Wolfsburg have scored 46 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 36 games, ranked per game). VfL Wolfsburg have conceded 71 goals, the second-most of the 19 clubs.

1. FC Köln move up from third to second (three league matches played). 1. FC Köln have scored 49 goals, the ninth-most of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). 1. FC Köln have conceded 63 goals, the fourth-most of the 19 clubs.

VfL Wolfsburg have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions. 1. FC Köln have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, M. Arnold (VfL Wolfsburg) 8.8, Jakub Kamiński (1. FC Köln) 6.1 and Said El Mala (1. FC Köln) 5.5 led the match.

Head-to-head

VfL Wolfsburg are unbeaten in the last three meetings with 1. FC Köln.

Next up

VfL Wolfsburg next travel to Hertha BSC on 7 November 2026.

1. FC Köln next host Bayer Leverkusen on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for VfL Wolfsburg: Hertha BSC v VfL Wolfsburg, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for 1. FC Köln: 1. FC Köln v Bayer Leverkusen, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: VfL Wolfsburg 3–3 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga
  • Venue: Volkswagen Arena · Wolfsburg
  • Referee: Bastian Dankert, Germany
  • Head-to-head (last 6): VfL Wolfsburg 3 · draws 1 · 1. FC Köln 2 · 3.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: VfL Wolfsburg 3W 2D 0L · 1. FC Köln 5W 0D 0L

VfL Wolfsburg 3–3 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, 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

2.25 / 2.13
Goals
against 1.38 / 0.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.86 / 6
Corners
against 5.43 / 5.33 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 3 matches
3.71 / 3.33
Shots on target
against 4.14 / 2 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 3 matches
2 / 2
Cards
against 1.88 / 1 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 3 matches
2.77 yellows
Referee · Bastian Dankert, Germany
17.69 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 13 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 August 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 August 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameVfL Wolfsburg for / againstLine1. FC Köln for / against
Goals scored
2.25 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
2.13 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
4.86 for · 5.43 against n 7
9.5standard
6 for · 5.33 against n 3
Shots
13.14 for · 14.43 against n 7
19.5standard
15.67 for · 12.67 against n 3
Shots on target
3.71 for · 4.14 against n 7
8.5standard
3.33 for · 2 against n 3
Fouls committed
8.86 for · 11.29 against n 7
21.5standard
9.67 for · 9.67 against n 3
Cards shown
2 for · 1.88 against n 8
3.5standard
2 for · 1 against n 3

Referee: Bastian Dankert, Germany — 2.77 yellow cards a game, 0.08 red cards, 17.69 fouls over 13 matches.

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VfL Wolfsburg

VfL Wolfsburg Goalkeeper

VfL Wolfsburg — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
K. Grabara290180 min31.5 /9021 /9000 /90
VfL Wolfsburg — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
K. Grabara n 890
2.65/3

VfL Wolfsburg Defensive

VfL Wolfsburg — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
K. Koulierakis290180 min21 /9021 /9021 /9042 /9031.5 /9000 /90
M. Jenz290180 min31.5 /9000 /9000 /9094.5 /9031.5 /9010.5 /90
A. Zehnter290179 min21 /9042 /9021 /9052.5 /9000 /9000 /90
K. Fischer290179 min31.5 /9031.5 /9000 /90115.5 /9021 /9000 /90
M. Arnold290180 min10.5 /9063 /9021 /9052.5 /9010.5 /9010.5 /90
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VfL Wolfsburg — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Jenz n 872.3
1.76/5
0.32/0
S. Sebulonsen
M. Arnold n 882
1.26/3
1.45/4
J. Kamiński
P. Wimmer n 876.5
1.24/1
1.65/4
M. Bülter
K. Koulierakis n 882
0.53/1
0.32/0
S. Sebulonsen
K. Grabara n 890
00/0
0.43/0
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VfL Wolfsburg — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
P. Wimmer n 876.5
2.58/4
M. Jenz n 872.3
2.37/5
M. Arnold n 882
1.26/2
K. Koulierakis n 882
1.25/2
K. Fischer n 884.5
2.38/5
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VfL Wolfsburg Attacking

VfL Wolfsburg — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Pejčinović267134 min00 /9000 /9042.7 /9000 /9000 /9021.3 /90
M. Amoura22346 min12 /9000 /9012 /9012 /9012 /9000 /90
M. Arnold290180 min00 /9010.5 /9031.5 /9010.5 /9063 /9000 /90
P. Wimmer290180 min00 /9010.5 /9031.5 /9010.5 /9010.5 /9021 /90
Vinicius Souza290179 min00 /9000 /9010.5 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
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VfL Wolfsburg — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
P. Wimmer n 876.5
1.57/2
0.64/0
M. Arnold n 882
1.14/2
0.53/1
K. Koulierakis n 882
1.14/3
0.11/0
M. Jenz n 872.3
0.32/0
00/0
K. Grabara n 890
00/0
00/0
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VfL Wolfsburg — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Arnold n 882
0.11/0
0.32/0
P. Wimmer n 876.5
00/0
0.11/0
K. Grabara n 890
00/0
00/0
K. Koulierakis n 882
00/0
00/0
M. Jenz n 872.3
00/0
00/0
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1. FC Köln

1. FC Köln Goalkeeper

1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Schwäbe290180 min31.5 /9010.5 /9000 /90
1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 890
2.46/4

1. FC Köln Defensive

1. FC Köln — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. Sebulonsen388265 min20.7 /9000 /9010.3 /9062 /9020.7 /9000 /90
J. Schmied379236 min20.8 /9010.4 /9020.8 /9072.7 /9041.5 /9020.8 /90
T. Hubers379236 min10.4 /9031.1 /9020.8 /90103.8 /9010.4 /9000 /90
K. Lund356167 min21.1 /9010.5 /9021.1 /9084.3 /9010.5 /9010.5 /90
C. Özkacar24692 min22 /9000 /9011 /9087.8 /9000 /9000 /90
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1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Martel n 880.4
2.46/4
1.36/2
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Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 390.3
0.71/1
0.31/0
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S. Sebulonsen n 388.3
0.72/0
00/0
K. Koulierakis
J. Kamiński n 385
0.41/0
2.13/1
M. Arnold
M. Bülter n 380.3
2.22/2
1.53/1
P. Wimmer
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1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Martel n 880.4
1.87/2
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 390.3
00/0
S. Sebulonsen n 388.3
0.71/1
J. Kamiński n 385
00/0
M. Bülter n 380.3
0.72/0
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1. FC Köln Attacking

1. FC Köln — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Kamiński385255 min10.4 /9000 /9072.5 /9031.1 /9093.2 /9020.7 /90
L. Waldschmidt24691 min00 /9011 /9022 /9000 /9011 /9000 /90
R. Ache22448 min00 /9023.8 /9011.9 /9000 /9023.8 /9000 /90
E. Martel394281 min10.3 /9000 /9010.3 /9010.3 /9020.6 /9010.3 /90
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson390271 min10.3 /9000 /9010.3 /9010.3 /9051.7 /9000 /90
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1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
E. Martel n 880.4
0.84/2
0.43/0
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 390.3
0.31/0
0.31/0
S. Sebulonsen n 388.3
13/0
00/0
J. Kamiński n 385
2.53/2
1.12/1
M. Bülter n 380.3
1.12/1
0.72/0
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1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Köln before kick-off, to 31 August 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Martel n 880.4
0.11/0
00/0
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 390.3
0.31/0
00/0
S. Sebulonsen n 388.3
00/0
00/0
J. Kamiński n 385
0.41/0
00/0
M. Bülter n 380.3
0.72/0
0.71/1
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
VfL Wolfsburg1. FC Köln
56%Possession44%
1.50Expected goals (xG)1.65
14Shots14
6Shots on target8
5Shots off target2
3Blocked shots4
9Shots inside the box10
7Corners4
0Offsides1
15Fouls11
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
5Saves3
448Passes356
86%Pass accuracy81%

VfL Wolfsburg Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
K. Grabara90000000Y6.6
K. Fischer9000001306.3
M. Jenz9000000106
K. Koulierakis9000000006.3
J. Mæhle9001211207
M. Arnold9011115008.9
Vinicius Souza9000000306.9
A. Skov Olsen8900311006.2
P. Wimmer8900000207.5
Lovro Majer85101110Y7.5
M. Amoura7010311107.5
J. Seelt sub2100000006.3
D. Pejčinović sub2000110006.5
J. Lindstrøm sub1700000006.5
A. Daghim sub1700000106.3

1. FC Köln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Schwäbe9000000006.2
J. Schmied90000012Y6.2
T. Hubers9000000006.5
E. Martel9000001106
J. Kamiński9010110207.7
M. Bülter9000111106.9
K. Lund7800200106.7
R. van den Berg7100000006.2
S. Sebulonsen6400000206.3
J. Thielmann6400330106.9
L. Waldschmidt4510112006.9
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson sub45101110Y7.9
S. El Mala sub2601112006.9
A. Castro-Montes sub2600001106
F. Kainz sub1900001106.7
R. Ache sub1201001006.3

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 VfL Wolfsburg v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
VfL WolfsburgDWWWD
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 3.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
1. FC KölnWWWWW
Last 5: 5W 0D 0L · 2.6 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
VfL Wolfsburg 3 · 1 draw · 1. FC Köln 2 · 3.17 goals/game
  • 2024-01-27 VfL Wolfsburg 1–1 1. FC Köln
  • 2023-08-26 1. FC Köln 1–2 VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2023-02-25 1. FC Köln 0–2 VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2022-09-03 VfL Wolfsburg 2–4 1. FC Köln
  • 2022-05-07 1. FC Köln 0–1 VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2021-12-14 VfL Wolfsburg 2–3 1. FC Köln
League standing · 2025/26
VfL Wolfsburg#16 pos29 pts34 pl-24 GD
1. FC Köln#14 pos32 pts34 pl-14 GD
Goals per game
VfL Wolfsburg scored1.32
1. FC Köln scored1.44
VfL Wolfsburg conceded2.03
1. FC Köln conceded1.85

Shot Map and Expected Goals

VfL Wolfsburg 1.80 xG from 14 shots, 1. FC Köln 1.77 from 14. 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.

Mohammed Amoura 62' · 0.11 xGJan Thielmann 17' · 0.10 xGJoakim Maehle 47' · 0.10 xGJan Thielmann 53' · 0.09 xGSebastian Sebulonsen 14' · 0.08 xGJoakim Maehle 91' · 0.08 xGMohammed Amoura 51' · 0.08 xGSaid El Mala 81' · 0.07 xGAndreas Skov Olsen 73' · 0.07 xGDzenan Pejcinovic 75' · 0.07 xGJan Thielmann 4' · 0.06 xGJan Thielmann 44' · 0.06 xGMarius Bülter 100' · 0.05 xGMohammed Amoura 18' · 0.05 xGAndreas Skov Olsen 43' · 0.03 xGAndreas Skov Olsen 45' · 0.03 xGLovro Majer 37' · 0.02 xGMarius Bülter 83' · 0.02 xGJoakim Maehle 27' · 0.02 xGSaid El Mala 105' · 0.01 xGKristoffer Lund 0' · 0.01 xGKristoffer Lund 25' · 0.01 xGGian-Luca Waldschmidt 4' · 0.68 xG · goalLovro Majer 64' · 0.62 xG · goalMohammed Amoura 41' · 0.48 xG · goalÍsak Bergmann Jóhannesson 90' · 0.42 xG · goalJakub Kaminski 103' · 0.10 xG · goalMaximilian Arnold 98' · 0.06 xG · goal
VfL Wolfsburg (attacking right)1. FC Köln (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
VfL Wolfsburg1431.80
1. FC Köln1431.77

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, 1. FC Köln led on xG, 1.00 to 0.62. At full time, xG was level: VfL Wolfsburg 1.80, 1. FC Köln 1.77. The widest gap was 0.93 xG to 1. FC Köln, in the 17th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
1.80.900′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - 1. FC Köln 4 minGoal - VfL Wolfsburg 41 minGoal - VfL Wolfsburg 64 minGoal - 1. FC Köln 90 minGoal - VfL Wolfsburg 98 minGoal - 1. FC Köln 103 min
VfL Wolfsburg 1.80 xG1. FC Köln 1.77 xGdots = goals · 28 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Köln?
In their last 6 meetings, VfL Wolfsburg won 3, 1. FC Köln won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Köln?
Recent form — VfL Wolfsburg 3W 2D 0L; 1. FC Köln 5W 0D 0L.

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