Wolfsburg — Holstein Kiel : Match Preview and Prediction for October 28,2025

VfL Wolfsburg’s Season Start and Managerial Impact

VfL Wolfsburg commenced the new season auspiciously, securing five points from their initial three fixtures. However, a noticeable shift in their performance occurred subsequently, almost as if a different squad had taken the field. It’s worth recalling that this season saw Paul Simonís take the helm of the team. Simonís, who guided Go Ahead Eagles to their historic KNVB Cup victory last season, earned this promotion.

Turning the Tide in the Bundesliga

Yet, his tenure could prove short-lived if the team’s struggling form persists. Encouragingly, the recent fixture hinted at a positive turn for the ‘White-Greens’. Wolfsburg secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against Hamburg’s ‘dinosaurs’, successfully ending a four-game winless run in the Bundesliga.

Addressing Home Game Struggles and Team Absences

The immediate challenge for Wolfsburg is to put an end to their disheartening home winless streak against Kiel. The ‘Wolves’ have now endured 13 consecutive matches without a victory at the Volkswagen Arena, conceding goals in 12 of those encounters. Intriguingly, this prolonged period of home struggles commenced with a 2-2 draw against Holstein last season. One might wonder if history is set to repeat itself. For this upcoming clash, Wolfsburg will be without key players such as Fischer, Paredes, Rogerio, Vavro, and Lindstrom, which certainly compromises the depth of the host’s squad rotation.

Holstein Kiel’s Post-Relegation Journey

Indeed, Marcel Rapp’s squad was unable to prevent their relegation from the Bundesliga last season. The question now looms: is Holstein Kiel poised for a swift return to the top flight? Based on their current season’s performance, the answer appears uncertain. The visitors currently occupy a mid-table position in the 2. Bundesliga, and following a recent 1-1 draw with Bochum, Kiel finds themselves on a four-game winless streak.

Cup Ambitions and Key Player Updates

However, there remains ample opportunity for rectification. In this DFB Pokal encounter at Wolfsburg, facing a home side that has exhibited inconsistency, Holstein could certainly pose a threat through well-executed counter-attacks. They demonstrated this capability effectively against the ‘Wolves’ last season. For this match against Wolfsburg, the visitors will be missing Cvetinovic, Herras, and Kelati. Encouragingly, Zeć is set to return to action after serving a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.