VfL Wolfsburg vs Union Berlin Prediction - Bundesliga 2025

CTVX•December 6, 2025 08:30

VfL Wolfsburg faces a wave of injuries as they host Union Berlin at the Volkswagen Arena. Their balanced head-to-head record promises an unpredictable match.

Match context

VfL Wolfsburg will host Union Berlin at the Volkswagen Arena at 9:30 PM on December 6, 2025, in the Bundesliga. This is an important match for both teams as they are looking to improve their position in the lower half of the table.

Ranking position

Prior to this match, VfL Wolfsburg were in 15th place with only 9 points after 12 games, an alarming record. Meanwhile, Union Berlin were in a slightly safer position at 12th place with 15 points. A win would help the home team escape the relegation zone, while the visitors could consolidate their mid-table position.

Recent form

VfL Wolfsburg: Worrying home form

VfL Wolfsburg's form is currently very poor. In their last five Bundesliga matches, they have only won one, drawn one, and lost three. Notably, "The Wolves" have yet to win a single home game this season after six matches (two draws, four losses). Their defense has also shown many problems, having conceded 22 goals, an average of 1.8 goals per game.

Union Berlin: Inconsistent performance

On the other hand, Union Berlin also lacks the necessary consistency. They have won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Although their away record isn't too bad with 2 wins in 5 games, the lack of draws shows that their playing style is quite inconsistent away from home. Union Berlin has scored 15 goals and conceded 19 goals after 12 rounds.

History of confrontations

The head-to-head record between the two teams in their last five encounters is very balanced. Each team has secured two wins, and the remaining match ended in a draw. This indicates a close contest, with neither team showing a clear advantage in their direct confrontations.

  • April 6, 2025: Union Berlin 1 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg
  • November 23, 2024: VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 0 Union Berlin
  • February 10, 2024: Union Berlin 1 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg
  • September 16, 2023: VfL Wolfsburg 2 - 1 Union Berlin
  • March 13, 2023: VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 1 Union Berlin

Force situation

VfL Wolfsburg: A storm of injuries

The home team is facing a serious squad crisis with a long list of absentees:

  • Definitely absent:A. Daghim (back injury), B. Dardai (knee injury), K. Fischer (ankle injury), M. Jenz (muscle injury), J. Maehle (shoulder injury), M. Muller (concussion), K. Paredes (foot injury), Rogerio (muscle injury), J. Wind (thigh injury).
  • Availability is uncertain:J. Lindstrom (groin injury), Vini Souza (groin injury).

Union Berlin: Key player absent.

Union Berlin also suffered significant losses before this away match:

  • Absent:D. Bogdanov (injury), A. Markgraf (leg injury), R. Skov (muscle injury).
  • Suspended legs:R. Khedira (yellow card).

Match analysis

Despite having home advantage, VfL Wolfsburg faces a significant disadvantage in terms of squad strength with several key players absent. Their poor form at the Volkswagen Arena is also a factor working against them. Union Berlin, while inconsistent, has almost their best possible lineup. However, the balanced head-to-head history suggests this will be a difficult match for both teams. A draw seems the most likely outcome.

Team lineup updated at 20:53 on 06/12/2025

Official lineup

VfL Wolfsburg

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachPaul Simonis

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Kamil Grabara (G)
  • 26. Saël Kumbedi (D)
  • 14. Jenson Seelt (D)
  • 4. Konstantinos Koulierakis (D)
  • 25. Aaron Zehnter (D)
  • 31. Yannick Gerhardt (M)
  • 27. Maximilian Arnold (M)
  • 24. Christian Eriksen (M)
  • 10. Lovero Majer (M)
  • 39. Patrick Wimmer (M)
  • 9. Mohamed Amoura (F)

Substitutes:

  • 12. Pavao Pervan
  • 41. Jan Burger
  • 34. Till Neilinger
  • 3. Denis Vavro
  • 32. Mattias Svanberg
  • 7. Andreas Skov Olsen
  • 37. Pharell Hensel
  • 42. Bruno Katz
  • 17. Dženan Pejčinović

Union Berlin

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachSteffen Baumgart

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Frederik Rønnow (G)
  • 5. Danilho Doekhi (D)
  • 14. Leopold Querfeld (D)
  • 34. Stanley N'Soki (D)
  • 28. Christopher Trimmel (M)
  • 19. Janik Haberer (M)
  • 6. Aljoscha Kemlein (M)
  • 39. Derrick Köhn (M)
  • 13. András Schäfer (F)
  • 10. Ilyas Ansah (F)
  • 11. Woo-Yeong Jeong (F)

Substitutes:

  • 31. Matheo Raab
  • 4. Diogo Leite
  • 18. Josip Juranović
  • 15. Tom Rothe
  • 21. Tim Skarke
  • 33. Alex Král
  • 23. Andrej Ilić
  • 7. Oliver Burke
  • 9. Livan Burcu

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