- Both SC Freiburg (43 points from 31 games) and VfL Wolfsburg (25 from 31) are struggling to achieve their respective goals of European qualification and avoiding relegation.
- VfL Wolfsburg have won only one of their last five games (1 win, 1 draw, 3 defeats).
Entertaining encounter likely as two struggling Bundesliga sides face off
Freiburg may not have found their feet this season in the Bundesliga, but they will still fancy their chances of getting back on the winning track when they play host to struggling VfL Wolfsburg in an important match on Sunday. According to our SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg prediction, this match could be pivotal for both sides hoping to turn their season around.
Julian Schuster has maintained the compact, tactical identity and made his side very difficult to beat since his appointment in July 2024. The Breisgau Brazilians have won three and lost two of their last five in all competitions, and they will be looking to bounce back from back-to-back defeats to Stuttgart (DFB Pokal) and Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga).
Vincenzo Grifo’s influence remains key, as he has supplied three assists in his side’s last five fixtures, but Igor Matanovic has also hit the net eight times in his 28 Bundesliga appearances, making him a threat wherever he operates in the box.
Wolfsburg are looking to put more daylight between themselves and the bottom three
Dieter Hecking’s side, on the other hand, have been unconvincing, winning only one of their last five competitive games (W1, D1, L3), despite the structural solidity and directness that Hecking has implemented since his arrival in March 2026. This SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg preview suggests that both teams will be approaching the match under pressure, knowing that points are crucial at this stage of the season.
A 2-1 win at Union Berlin and 0-0 draw at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach represent a solid return from their previous two matches, but Wolfsburg remain in 17th place ahead of this fixture.
Mohamed Amoura has been Wolfsburg’s biggest threat in the final third, with 8 Bundesliga goals from 28 appearances, offering pace and clinical finishing to a side that can otherwise play wide and direct in an attempt to catch teams out.
Expect goals at both ends when the underdogs meet
Dzenan Pejcinovic has offered a spark with two goals in his last six appearances, but Wolfsburg have only notched 20 goals on the road all season - an average of 1.33 per game.
Freiburg have a strong home record, and they have scored 1.87 goals per game on average and conceded just 1.33 in return, making them the superior side at home. Given that both sides have scored over a goal per-game this season and both sides are averaging 2.0 goals per match in recent head-to-heads at the Europa-Park Stadion, the SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg prediction points to the likelihood of a high-scoring affair.
In the 4-3 thriller that Freiburg won away from home four months ago, Wolfsburg’s pressing and Freiburg’s passing were perfectly balanced. Schuster’s side will look to deny the centre of the pitch and build up their attacks in a more measured fashion, while Hecking’s men will set up a deep-lying, compact block and look to minimise mistakes.
Given that Freiburg are a better side and Wolfsburg have won only four, drawn three and lost eight of their 15 Bundesliga away fixtures in 2025-2026, we think the home team can pick up another vital three points on Sunday. The SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg betting tips also favour Over 2.5 goals at 1.73 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.53, supporting our final SC Freiburg vs VfL Wolfsburg prediction for a home victory in an entertaining contest.
