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

Wolfsburg’s Recent Form and Managerial Impact

Wolfsburg had a solid start to the new season, securing 5 points from their initial three fixtures. However, since then, the “Wolves” seem to have lost their way. It’s worth remembering that Paul Simonis took the helm this season, having famously led Go Ahead Eagles to their first-ever KNVB Cup title last season, which earned him this promotion.

Breaking the Bundesliga Slump

Unfortunately, Simonis’s tenure could be short-lived if their string of poor performances doesn’t cease. The most recent league fixture, however, offered a glimmer of hope, suggesting the white-and-greens are beginning to turn things around. Wolfsburg clinched a 1-0 away victory against “the Dinosaurs” in Hamburg, snapping a four-match winless streak in the Bundesliga.

Home Woes and Team News

Now, Wolfsburg faces the challenge of ending their dismal home record against Kiel. At the Volkswagen Arena, the “Wolves” have failed to win in 13 consecutive matches, conceding goals in 12 of those encounters. This winless home run actually began with a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel last season. Will history repeat itself, or will the cycle finally be broken? For this match, Wolfsburg will be without Fischer, Paredes, Rogerio, Wawro, and Lindstrom, which somewhat weakens the host’s rotation options.

Holstein Kiel’s Bundesliga Hopes and Current Form

Indeed, Marcel Rapp’s squad couldn’t stave off relegation from the Bundesliga last season. The question remains: is Holstein Kiel truly aiming for an immediate return? Their current form doesn’t quite suggest it, as the visitors find themselves mid-table in the 2. Bundesliga, and following a 1-1 draw with Bochum in their last outing, Kiel is now on a four-match winless run.

Cup Ambitions and Squad Updates

There’s still time for them to turn things around, and the DFB Pokal clash against an unstable Wolfsburg side could provide an opportunity. Holstein Kiel could certainly cause problems on the counter-attack, especially given their success against the “Wolves” last season. For tomorrow’s match against Wolfsburg, the visitors will be missing Cvetinovic, Erras, and Kelati, but Zeć is expected to return to action after serving a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.