The VfL Wolfsburg Wolves squad 2025/2026 | VfL Wolfsburg suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Swabians on Matchday 24 of the Bundesliga season. Far too little | VfL Wolfsburg Against an active VfB Stuttgart side from the outset, the Green-and-Whites fell behind early and were unable to find the right response throughout the entire match. Trailing clearly at the break, the Wolves were also unable in the second half to give the game a decisive turn. Stuttgart largely controlled proceedings and put the finishing touch on the result shortly before the final whistle.
Match facts
Hensel makes first Bundesliga start: Pharell Hensel Player profile | VfL Wolfsburg was drafted into the starting line-up at short notice against Stuttgart in place of the injured Mattias Svanberg, thereby making his first Bundesliga start. For the 18-year-old, who had already made his Bundesliga debut in Frankfurt at the beginning of December 2025, it marked the next step in his still young professional career. The Wolfsburg native showed courage and attacking intent from the outset, repeatedly looking to push forward and contributing with great commitment. Even though he was naturally unable to make any decisive impact, he delivered a spirited performance.
More kilometres than the opposition: The statistics show the Green-and-Whites covered 121.84 kilometres, while VfB registered 120.97 kilometres. That means VfL covered slightly more distance overall than the hosts.
Brace and personal best: Jamie Leweling scored twice in the 4-0 win and set a new personal record with seven goals this season. The 25-year-old has netted six of those seven goals since the winter break.
Speed goal is matchday’s top value: 100.4 km/h – Leweling’s second goal was struck at 100.4 km/h, the highest figure recorded on this matchday.
Without a win in the second half of the season: Only VfL and 1. FC Heidenheim remain without a victory in the second half of the campaign, each collecting just two points from the seven matches played after the winter break and occupying the bottom two places in the table.
Head-to-head
- xG: 3.28 VfB – 0.78 WOB
- Shots: 24 VfB – 10 WOB
- Distance covered: 120.97 km VfB – 121.84 km WOB
- Possession: 63% VfB – 37% WOB
- Tackle success rate: 58% VfB – 42% WOB
- Pass completion rate: 87% VfB – 77% WOB
- Successful dribbles: 67% VfB – 36% WOB
- Fastest player: Ramon Hendriks (VfB) 34.75 km/h – Kento Shiogai (WOB) 34.65 km/h
- Most distance covered: Angelo Stiller (VfB) 12.5 km – Christian Eriksen (WOB) 13.2 km
