Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim | Football Preview & Betting Tips | 2 November 2025
Wolfsburg are in a rough patch and need a home win to ease the heat on Simonis, while Hoffenheim eye a top-half push with their solid run. The Volkswagen Arena might be tense with fans demanding more; away support could be vocal if things turn. Wolfsburg likely in a 4-2-3-1 to steady the ship and counter; Hoffenheim in 3-5-2, pressing mid-block and hitting transitions. Injuries: Wolfsburg miss Wimmer and Maehle; Hoffenheim without Berisha.
- Ball control: Hoffenheim average 52% possession and channel 38% of attacks centrally; Wolfsburg at 48% will aim to disrupt with 16.5 tackles plus interceptions.
- Defensive gaps: Wolfsburg concede 1.5 xGA per game from open play; Hoffenheim create 1.6 xG by exploiting flanks.
- Set play threat: Hoffenheim score 0.3 from dead balls; Wolfsburg leaky at 0.4 conceded.
Wolfsburg last 10: 3–2–5, goals 12 for / 17 against, clean sheets 2. They’ve been leaky and lack bite up front, often fading late.
Hoffenheim last 10: 5–2–3, goals 19 for / 13 against, clean sheets 2. Punchy going forward but vulnerable, stronger after the break.
Hoffenheim more clinical; Wolfsburg struggling for firepower.
Both leaky, but Hoffenheim tighter lately.
Rare shutouts for either; expect goals.
Even contest on the ball; Hoffenheim might shade it.
Hoffenheim earn more; total around 10 here.
Scrappy; expect 4-5 bookings.
Hoffenheim more aggressive in attack.
Hoffenheim create better chances.
Hoffenheim slightly better from dead balls.
Hoffenheim tidier and busier defensively.
Both second-half teams; late drama possible.
Hoffenheim games livelier.
Hoffenheim grinding better results.
Wolfsburg at home: 0% win rate with 0 wins from 4, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.5 against, no clean sheets — woeful start.
Hoffenheim away: 100% unbeaten with 3 wins 1 draw from 4, 2.0 goals for and 1.0 against, 1 clean sheet — strong road warriors.
Goals Against (per game)
Hoffenheim’s attack edges Wolfsburg’s leaky defence.
xG Against (per game)
Hoffenheim create over 1.5 xG while Wolfsburg hover around 1.2, showing the visitors’ chance edge.
Lively recent meetings: Hoffenheim 3-1 home in February 2025 at PreZero, 2-2 draw away at Volkswagen in August 2024, Hoffenheim 1-1 home in February 2024, Wolfsburg 3-1 home in September 2023, Wolfsburg 2-1 home in May 2023. Goals in every one; Hoffenheim unbeaten in last two.
Wolfsburg’s slump and injuries meet Hoffenheim’s form and away strength; expect the visitors to nick it late.
Prediction: 1–2 away win.
Main pick: Hoffenheim Draw No Bet — better form, xG, and Wolfsburg’s poor home run.
Value angle: Over 2.5 Goals — 60% of Hoffenheim games hit it, with leaky defences on show.
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Who will win Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim?
Hoffenheim look likelier on form.
What is the best bet in the Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim game?
Hoffenheim draw no bet; over 2.5 goals value.
What time does Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim kick off in the UK?
3:30 PM GMT on Sunday 2 November 2025.
Where is Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim being played?
Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg.
What are the recent head-to-head results between Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim?
Hoffenheim 3-1 home, 2-2 draw away, Hoffenheim 1-1 home, Wolfsburg 3-1 home, Wolfsburg 2-1 home.
Who has the better form going into Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim?
Hoffenheim with 5-2-3 last 10; Wolfsburg 3-2-5.
What is the KickTheBookies prediction for Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim?
1-2 to Hoffenheim.
Who has the best xG Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim?
Hoffenheim at 1.6 for / 1.2 against; Wolfsburg 1.2 / 1.5.
Will BTTS in the Wolfsburg v Hoffenheim game?
60% likelihood per model.
Will we see over or under 2.5 goals in the Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim game?
Leaning over, with Hoffenheim’s 60% rate.