Match

1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 7Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nürnberg

1. FC NürnbergVfL Wolfsburg

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for VfL Wolfsburg. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg?

A very open match: only 10 Elo points separate 1. FC Nürnberg (2,015) and VfL Wolfsburg (2,025).

1. FC Nürnberg win44 %
Draw25 %
VfL Wolfsburg win30 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Nürnberg have 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeats; VfL Wolfsburg have 6, 4 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026FC Viktoria Köln(away)1-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)4-22. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026Dynamo Dresden(home)3-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Oviedo(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Palermo(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 16, 2026Hannover 96(away)1-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 20261. FC Kaiserslautern(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026Telstar(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026Lyon(home)0-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Verl(home)3-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 1. FC Nürnberg win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 VfL Wolfsburg win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 4, 2019VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 1. FC NürnbergBundesliga
Dec 14, 20181. FC Nürnberg 0-2 VfL WolfsburgBundesliga
Dec 19, 20171. FC Nürnberg 0-2 VfL WolfsburgDFB Pokal
Apr 12, 2014VfL Wolfsburg 4-1 1. FC NürnbergBundesliga
Nov 23, 20131. FC Nürnberg 1-1 VfL WolfsburgBundesliga
Mar 31, 2013VfL Wolfsburg 2-2 1. FC NürnbergBundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Nürnberg on May 4, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Nürnberg score 2.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Wolfsburg score 1.7 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Nürnberg2.71.2410/1510/15
VfL Wolfsburg1.71.358/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Nürnberg sit 1st in 2. Bundesliga (6 points from 2 matches) and VfL Wolfsburg sit 4th (4 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
11. FC Nürnberg2200726
4VfL Wolfsburg2110104

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg?
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for VfL Wolfsburg.
Where and when is 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg played?
1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg is played on October 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Max-Morlock-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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