SC Paderborn 07

SP

vs

VfL Wolfsburg

Injuries & Suspensions

• SC Paderborn 07: R. Obermair (Achilles Tendon Injury), J. Sticker (Red Card), R. Obermair (Achilles Tendon Injury), J. Sticker (Red Card)
• VfL Wolfsburg: M. Arnold (Groin Injury), B. Dardai (Knee Injury), K. Fischer (Thigh Injury), Rogerio (Muscle Injury), J. Seelt (Knee Injury), P. Wimmer (Thigh Injury), J. Wind (Muscle Injury), M. Arnold (Groin Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: D
• Away: D D L W D

H2H (Last 5)

• 2026-05-21 · VfL Wolfsburg · 0-0 · SC Paderborn 07
• 2022-01-04 · VfL Wolfsburg · 5-4 · SC Paderborn 07
• 2020-02-02 · SC Paderborn 07 · 2-4 · VfL Wolfsburg
• 2019-08-31 · VfL Wolfsburg · 1-1 · SC Paderborn 07
• 2015-05-10 · SC Paderborn 07 · 1-3 · VfL Wolfsburg

Match Preview

VfL Wolfsburg to win - stronger head-to-head and squad depth despite several injuries; Paderborn struggle for form and have a suspension.

Key Notes

Pick: VfL Wolfsburg (Away) - Confidence 6/10

Overview VfL Wolfsburg are the selection for this fixture. Head-to-head history and overall squad quality favour the visitors, even though Wolfsburg arrive with a number of absentees. SC Paderborn 07 go into the game with very limited recent momentum, and they will also be missing players through injury and suspension.

Form and context Paderborn's short form entry lists 1 draw, indicating they have struggled to pick up results recently at home. Wolfsburg's season summary shows 7 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses - not stellar but reflecting more consistency across the campaign than Paderborn.

Injuries and absences Paderborn will be without R. Obermair (Achilles tendon injury) and J. Sticker is suspended after a red card, weakening their selection options. Wolfsburg have multiple missing players - including M. Arnold (groin), Rogerio (muscle), B. Dardai (knee), J. Seelt (knee) and others listed with thigh or muscle issues - which will test their depth. Despite that, Wolfsburg generally possess stronger replacement options and greater top-level experience.

Head-to-head Recent meetings slightly favour Wolfsburg. The most recent league game finished 0-0 in May 2026, but earlier encounters show Wolfsburg scoring multiple goals and taking wins. That historical edge gives Wolfsburg the psychological advantage.

Why the Away pick Paderborn's lack of wins and limited recent form, combined with a suspension and fewer quality resources, make them the more vulnerable side. Wolfsburg's superior quality and experience in this matchup - plus better offensive potential when fit - make them the reasonable pick to take the three points, even with several injuries.

Risk notes Injuries to key Wolfsburg personnel reduce the margin for error; if Paderborn can exploit those gaps and use home advantage, the match could be tight or drawn. The selection favours Wolfsburg but carries moderate risk.

Prediction

VfL Wolfsburg win • Odds 2.14 • Confidence 6/10