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

Wolfsburg’s Recent Form

Wolfsburg started the new season reasonably well, securing 5 points from their initial three fixtures. However, since then, the “Wolves” seem to have lost their way. It’s worth remembering that this season saw Paul Simonis take the helm, a manager who remarkably led Go Ahead Eagles to their first-ever KNVB Cup triumph in the Netherlands last season, before moving to a higher-profile role.

Unfortunately, Simonis’s tenure could be short-lived if the team’s poor form persists. The recent league match, however, offered a glimmer of hope for the green-and-whites. Wolfsburg secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against “the Dinosaurs” in Hamburg, effectively ending a four-match winless streak in the Bundesliga.

Home Struggles and Injuries

Now, they face the challenge of breaking an even longer streak of winless home games against Kiel. At the Volkswagen Arena, the “Wolves” have failed to win for 13 consecutive matches, conceding goals in 12 of those encounters. This poor home run ironically began with a 2-2 draw against Holstein Kiel last season. Will history repeat itself or will they break the cycle? For this match, Wolfsburg will be without Fischer, Paredes, Rogério, Vavro, and Lindstrøm due to injuries or suspensions, which weakens the host’s rotation options.

Holstein Kiel’s Season Overview

Indeed, Marcel Rapp’s team couldn’t avoid relegation from the Bundesliga last season. The question remains: does Holstein Kiel intend to return quickly? The early signs this season are not particularly promising, with the visitors currently occupying a mid-table position in the 2. Bundesliga. Following a 1-1 draw with Bochum in their last outing, Kiel is now on a four-match winless run.

Kiel’s Chances and Team News

However, there’s still ample opportunity for improvement. In a cup fixture against an unstable Wolfsburg side, Holstein Kiel could certainly cause an upset on the counter-attack, especially considering their success against the “Wolves” last season. For tomorrow’s match against Wolfsburg, Kiel will miss Cvetinović, Erras, and Kelati. However, Zeč is set to return to the squad after serving a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.