The Bundesliga title race travels to the Volkswagen Arena this Saturday, February 7, 2026, as Borussia Dortmund takes on Wolfsburg. Dortmund is currently flying high in 2nd place with 45 points, trailing league leaders Bayern Munich by just six, while Wolfsburg is mired in a difficult campaign, sitting in 14th and desperate to pull away from the relegation zone.
Under the management of Niko Kovač (who returned to the Dortmund dugout earlier this season), BVB looks like a genuine title contender. For Wolfsburg and manager Daniel Bauer, this is a monumental task against a side that has historically dominated this fixture.
Match Details
Fixture: VfL Wolfsburg vs Borussia Dortmund
Competition: Bundesliga (Matchday 21)
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 14:30 GMT / 15:30 CET
Venue: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
Referee: Timo Gerach
Pre-Match Analysis
Borussia Dortmund: Chasing the Crown
Dortmund arrives in Wolfsburg with momentum after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Heidenheim. Serhou Guirassy was the hero of that match, netting a double to keep the pressure on Bayern. Niko Kovač has instilled a resilient mentality in this squad; they have lost only once in their last 12 Bundesliga outings and boast one of the league's most efficient attacks.
The biggest challenge for Dortmund today is managing a growing injury list in the defensive line. However, their superior midfield depth, led by the creative Julian Brandt and the surging Jobe Bellingham, remains their primary weapon.
Wolfsburg: Defensive Fragility
It has been a season of struggle for the Wolves. Currently in 14th place with 19 points, they are only four points clear of the relegation play-off spot. Their form has been abysmal lately, suffering a 1-0 defeat to FC Köln last week and a soul-crushing 8-1 loss to Bayern Munich earlier in the year.
Wolfsburg’s defense is currently the leakiest in the bottom half of the table, and without key leaders like Moritz Jenz and Jonas Wind, they will need a heroic collective effort to prevent a clinical Dortmund side from running riot.
Team News & Injury Reports
Wolfsburg Team News
The hosts are grappling with a massive injury crisis that has gutted their starting XI.
Out: Jonas Wind (hamstring), Joakim Mæhle (shoulder), Rogério (muscle), Bence Dárdai (knee), and Cleiton (ankle).
Suspended: Moritz Jenz is out after accumulating yellow cards.
Returning: Dzenan Pejcinovic and Christian Eriksen are fit and expected to lead the attack.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Dortmund’s injury list is smaller but concentrated in the backline.
Out: Marcel Sabitzer (calf) and Waldemar Anton (illness) are confirmed absences.
Doubtful: Filippo Mané (hamstring) is unlikely to start after being forced off in the last match.
In-Form: Serhou Guirassy has 8 league goals this season and is the man Wolfsburg must stop.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Wolfsburg (4-2-3-1):
Grabara; Fischer, Vavro, Koulierakis, Gerhardt; Vinicius Souza, Arnold; Wimmer, Eriksen, Majer; Pejcinovic.
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1):
Kobel; Yan Couto, Sule, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham; Adeyemi, Brandt, Svensson; Guirassy.
Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Historical Dominance: Dortmund has won 24 of the last 34 meetings against Wolfsburg.
Recent Form: Dortmund has kept 10 clean sheets this season—the highest in the Bundesliga.
Defensive Drought: Wolfsburg hasn't kept a clean sheet in 13 consecutive matches.
The Kovač Factor: Niko Kovač has a strong record against Wolfsburg, with 5 wins in his last 8 encounters with them.
Prediction: Wolfsburg 1–3 Borussia Dortmund
While Wolfsburg usually finds a way to score at home, their defensive injuries are too significant to ignore against a BVB side in title-chasing mode. Expect Julian Brandt to pull the strings in midfield and Serhou Guirassy to capitalize on a makeshift Wolfsburg backline.
Top Betting Tips:
Match Result: Borussia Dortmund Win. Their form and depth make them heavy favorites.
Both Teams to Score: Yes. Wolfsburg has scored in six consecutive home games, even in defeats.
Anytime Goalscorer: Serhou Guirassy. He is the designated penalty taker and in peak predatory form.
