Where and when is VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim played?

VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim is played on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Volkswagen Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 62% 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.

Match

VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 8Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg

VfL Wolfsburg

1. FC Heidenheim

The Footlab model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Heidenheim. 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 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim?

A very open match: only 64 Elo points separate VfL Wolfsburg (2,034) and 1. FC Heidenheim (1,969).

VfL Wolfsburg win47 %

Draw24 %

1. FC Heidenheim win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Wolfsburg have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; 1. FC Heidenheim have 7, 2 and 6.

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

VfL Wolfsburg
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 24, 2026	Altglienicke(away)	3-3	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	Hannover 96(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern(home)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Jul 31, 2026	Telstar(home)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026	Lyon(home)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

1. FC Heidenheim
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	SSV Jeddeloh(away)	2-5	DFB Pokal
Aug 18, 2026	Bayern München(home)	2-4	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026	Hertha BSC(away)	1-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Osnabrück(home)	4-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	FC Ingolstadt 04(home)	4-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 VfL Wolfsburg win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 1. FC Heidenheim win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Jan 17, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 1. FC Heidenheim	Bundesliga
Aug 23, 2025	1. FC Heidenheim 1-3 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga
Mar 29, 2025	VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 1. FC Heidenheim	Bundesliga
Nov 10, 2024	1. FC Heidenheim 1-3 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga
Jan 20, 2024	1. FC Heidenheim 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga
Aug 19, 2023	VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim	Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim on Jan 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Wolfsburg score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Heidenheim score 2.5 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
VfL Wolfsburg	1.7	1.1	5	8/15	8/15
1. FC Heidenheim	2.5	1.9	2	11/15	11/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

VfL Wolfsburg sit 4th in 2. Bundesliga (4 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Heidenheim sit 9th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
4	VfL Wolfsburg	2	1	1	0	1	0	4
9	1. FC Heidenheim	2	1	0	1	5	7	3

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 VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim?: The Footlab model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Heidenheim.
Where and when is VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim played?: VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim is played on October 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Volkswagen Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 62% 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.