VfL Wolfsburg vs Kaiserslautern preview

Germany flag 2026/2027 2. Bundesliga, Germany
Volkswagen Arena Sat, 8 Aug - 6:30 PM
2. Bundesliga
VfL WolfsburgWOB
0 – 0
KaiserslauternFCK
Full Time Sat, 8 Aug 6:30 PM
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The encounter between VfL Wolfsburg and Kaiserslautern finished in a goalless draw with both teams unable to find the net throughout the ninety minutes. The halftime score stood at 0-0 as well. Wolfsburg dominated possession with 63 percent compared to 37 percent for Kaiserslautern. Expected goals favored the home team at 1.36 to 0.91. The result proved consistent with these metrics despite Kaiserslautern being noted as the stronger side beforehand. No red cards were shown in the contest. A significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded in relation to Kaiserslautern. Efficiency remained in line throughout the proceedings and the final outcome reflected the underlying performance indicators accurately.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: VfL Wolfsburg 0-0 Kaiserslautern. Kaiserslautern showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with projections.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the expected goals figures.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Wolfsburg posted 1.36 expected goals against 0.91 for Kaiserslautern.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion from dismissals took place.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
F. Exner
F. Exner
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Christian Dietz
Christian Dietz
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Stegemann
M. Stegemann
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Lechner
F. Lechner
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
VfL Wolfsburg T. Strobl
T. Strobl
VS
Kaiserslautern T. Lieberknecht
T. Lieberknecht
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.62
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Magdeburg Rank: 72 W
DSC Arminia Bielefeld Rank: 73 W
Dynamo Dresden Rank: 73 L
Eintracht Braunschweig Rank: 71 L
Holstein Kiel Rank: 74 L
Hertha BSC Rank: 75 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
42.33
74.06
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
VfL Wolfsburg
Kaiserslautern
Power Score
42.33
74.06
League Position
8
7
Global Rank
103
175

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
VfL Wolfsburg — Opponent-weighted form score
Kaiserslautern — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) VfL Wolfsburg Kaiserslautern

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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VfL Wolfsburg

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Kaiserslautern

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

VfL Wolfsburg ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Kaiserslautern
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.73
26.49
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.49
33.73
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
VfL Wolfsburg +0.66 Efficiency Index
vs
Kaiserslautern -0.66 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
VfL Wolfsburg
Kaiserslautern
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

VfL Wolfsburg
vs
Kaiserslautern
Created Set-piece attacking threat
VfL Wolfsburg Kaiserslautern
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
27%
9%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.37 vs -0.08
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
VfL Wolfsburg Kaiserslautern
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
9%
27%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.08 vs -0.37
VfL Wolfsburg
Kaiserslautern
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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VfL Wolfsburg
vs
Kaiserslautern
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
VfL Wolfsburg Kaiserslautern
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
VfL Wolfsburg 0.42
Kaiserslautern 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
VfL Wolfsburg Kaiserslautern
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
VfL Wolfsburg 0.00
Kaiserslautern 0.00
VfL Wolfsburg
Kaiserslautern
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • WOB had peak pressure around 36'.
  • FCK started the game with stronger pressure.
WOB Pressure FCK Pressure
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Pressure Index: WOB reached the top pressure at 36' (100.00).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 2. Bundesliga, Germany · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Volkswagen Arena
Capacity
30000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Florian Exner
Christian Dietz
Mitja Stegemann
Florian Lechner

Statistics

Possession
WOB
60%
FCK
40%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 3
10 Shots 5
45 Dangerous attacks 36
63 Possession 37
9 Corners 2
10 Free kicks 17
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

70 Ball Safe 72
10 Goal Kicks 12
15 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 4
25 Throwins 26
1 Hit Woodwork 1
12 Successful Headers 12
2 Injuries 1
12 Dribble Attempts 13
5 Successful Dribbles 3
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 23

Attacking

110 Attacks 95
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

43 Long Passes 55
566 Passes 330
480 Successful Passes 248
85 Successful Passes Percentage 75
15 Key Passes 7
20 Successful Long Passes 23
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

3 Saves 4
26 Tackles 15
13 Interceptions 10
53 Duels Won 47

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 11
2 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
17 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Florian Exner

Starting XI ▼

30
Jakub Zielinski
Jakub Zielinski Goalkeeper
7.36
2
Kilian Fischer
Kilian Fischer Defender
7.32
6
Hauke Wahl
Hauke Wahl (C) Defender
7.64
22
Mathys Angély
Mathys Angély Defender
6.84
26
Saël Kumbedi
Saël Kumbedi Defender
7.26
5
Vinicius de Souza Costa
Vinicius de Souza Costa Midfielder
7.09
27
Maximilian Arnold
Maximilian Arnold
Midfielder81'
6.72
10
Fraser Hornby
Fraser Hornby Midfielder
7.03
23
Alessio Besio
Alessio Besio
Attacker68'
6.65
11
Fabian Reese
Fabian Reese Midfielder
8.43
20
Muhammed Damar
Muhammed Damar Midfielder
7.04
32
Mattias Svanberg
Mattias Svanberg
Midfielder89'
37
Elvis Rexhbecaj
Elvis Rexhbecaj Midfielder
7.22
31
Yannick Gerhardt
Yannick Gerhardt
Midfielder81'
6.42
19
Robert Glatzel
Robert Glatzel Attacker
6.39
7
Kento Shiogai
Kento Shiogai
Attacker68'
6.73
Referee : Florian Exner

Starting XI ▼

1
Julian Krahl
Julian Krahl Goalkeeper
7.88
4
Maxwell Gyamfi
Maxwell Gyamfi Defender
7.7
14
Jacob Rasmussen
Jacob Rasmussen Defender
7.51
33
Jan Elvedi
Jan Elvedi Defender
6.93
2
Simon Asta
Simon Asta Midfielder
6.59
13
Erik Wekesser
Erik Wekesser
Defender90+1'
6
Fabian Kunze
Fabian Kunze Midfielder
6.8
37
Leon Robinson
Leon Robinson
Midfielder78'
6.59
8
Semih Sahin
Semih Sahin Midfielder
6.86
22
Mika Haas
Mika Haas Midfielder
6.32
7
Marlon Ritter
Marlon Ritter (C) Attacker
6.88
11
Ibrahim Kanaté
Ibrahim Kanaté
Attacker66'
6.5
15
Naatan Skyttä
Naatan Skyttä Attacker
6.91
20
Mergim Berisha
Mergim Berisha Attacker
6.94
17
Erencan Yardımcı
Erencan Yardımcı
Attacker78'
6.38

Events

2ND-HALF
90+1'
Event
Erik Wekesser → Simon Asta
9th Substitution
Event
Mattias Svanberg → Muhammed Damar
8th Substitution
89'
Event
Maximilian Arnold → Vinicius de Souza Costa
6th Substitution
81'
Event
Yannick Gerhardt → Elvis Rexhbecaj
7th Substitution
81'
78'
Event
Leon Robinson → Fabian Kunze
4th Substitution
78'
Event
Erencan Yardımcı → Mergim Berisha
5th Substitution
Event
Alessio Besio → Fraser Hornby
2nd Substitution
68'
Event
Kento Shiogai → Robert Glatzel 
3rd Substitution
68'
66'
Event
Ibrahim Kanaté → Marlon Ritter
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
35'
Event
Semih Sahin
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Alessio Besio's left-footed shot is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Reese takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Erik Wekesser replaces Simon Asta.
89
Update Update
Mattias Svanberg comes on for Muhammed Damar.
87
Attempt Attempt
Leon Robinson takes a right-footed shot but misses.
85
Attempt Attempt
Muhammed Damar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
81
Update Update
Yannick Gerhardt is on, and Elvis Rexhbecaj is off.
81
Update Update
Maximilian Arnold comes on for Vinicius de Souza Costa.
78
Update Update
Erencan Yardimci replaces Mergim Berisha.
78
Substitution Substitution
Leon Robinson is substituted for Fabian Kunze.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Mergim Berisha takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Kanate takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
68
Update Update
Kento Shiogai comes on for Robert-Nesta Glatzel.
68
Update Update
Alessio Besio comes on for Fraser Hornby.
68
Attempt Attempt
Fraser Hornby takes a right-footed shot but misses.
66
Substitution Substitution
Ibrahim Kanate is substituted on for Marlon Ritter.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Reese takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
62
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Reese takes a right-footed shot but misses.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Attempt Attempt
Naatan Skytta takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Kilian Fischer takes a left-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Mathys Angely takes a left-footed shot but misses.
41
Attempt Attempt
Hauke Wahl takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Attempt Attempt
Fraser Hornby takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Semih Sahin.
34
Attempt Attempt
Fraser Hornby takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Attempt Attempt
Muhammed Damar takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
30
Attempt Attempt
Fraser Hornby attempts a header, but the shot is blocked.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Attempt Attempt
Muhammed Damar takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
26
Attempt Attempt
Muhammed Damar takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Reese takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
Attempt Attempt
Marlon Ritter takes a right-footed shot but misses.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Muhammed Damar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Simon Asta attempts a header but misses the shot.
9
Attempt Attempt
Vinicius de Souza Costa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Naatan Skytta takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Florian Exner.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between VfL Wolfsburg and Kaiserslautern reflected a balanced contest where possession advantages did not translate into goals. Wolfsburg held the majority of the ball yet both sides created limited clear opportunities as shown by the expected goals split. The absence of red cards kept the game at eleven versus eleven throughout. Kaiserslautern as the noted stronger side could not impose their quality enough to break the deadlock. This stalemate leaves both teams with points but also areas to improve in converting chances. The consistency between performance data and the final score suggests the result was a fair reflection of events on the pitch.