On September 21 at 19:30 Central European Time, Borussia Dortmund will face Wolfsburg in the fourth round of the Bundesliga. Here’s a look at their head-to-head record, probable lineups, and our match prediction.
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Match preview
Borussia Dortmund, managed by Niko Kovac, has played five matches in the 2025/26 season so far, recording two draws and three wins. They started their season with a German Cup victory against Essen (1-0) and followed it up with a 3-3 draw against St. Pauli in the league. However, they bounced back with wins over Union Berlin (3-0) and Heidenheim (2-0). Recently, Dortmund had a thrilling match against Juventus in the Champions League, which ended in a 4-4 draw, featuring all goals in the second half and multiple lead changes until the final moments.
The team has been delivering exciting football, which has kept spectators engaged. This weekend’s match promises to be just as entertaining.
Wolfsburg, having finished near the bottom of the table last season, missed out on European competitions but got a full week’s rest. They dominated Hemelinhenn in the German Cup (9-0) and have since earned five points in the Bundesliga, winning against Heidenheim (3-1) and drawing with Mainz (1-1) and Cologne (3-3). The latter match saw them concede a late equalizer in stoppage time.
Daniel Bauer’s team plays an open style of football, creating opportunities while also leaving space in their defense.
Probable lineups
Borussia: Kobel, Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Couto, Nmecha, Gross, Svensson, Adeyemi, Beier, Guirassy
Wolfsburg: Grabara, Fischer, Jenz, Koulierakis, Mæhle, Arnold, Vini Souza, Skov Olsen, Majer, Wimmer, Amoura
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, Borussia has won three times, with one draw and one win for Wolfsburg.
- In three of their five matches this season, Borussia has scored at least three goals.
- Wolfsburg has conceded in every league match so far.
Prediction
Despite Dortmund’s challenging Champions League match earlier, I expect them to deliver another high-scoring performance. Kovac’s team is adept at attacking, and given Wolfsburg’s defensive weaknesses, Dortmund will likely find the net multiple times. My prediction: over 3 goals at 1.67 odds.