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VfL Wolfsburg vs Karlsruher SC: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 20Kick-off on February 6, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg

VfL WolfsburgKarlsruher SC

The Footlab AI model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 57%, against 23% for a draw and 20% for Karlsruher SC. The most likely score is 1-1. If VfL Wolfsburg wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 2,834 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 19, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Wolfsburg vs Karlsruher SC?

VfL Wolfsburg starts as the favourite with a 127-point Elo edge (2,099 vs 1,972).

57%23%20%
VfL Wolfsburg winDrawKarlsruher SC win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for VfL Wolfsburg vs Karlsruher SC

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

VfL Wolfsburg

4-3-3
  1. 11F. Reese
  2. 17A. Bernhardsson
  3. 19R. Glatzel
  1. 5Vinicius Souza
  2. 20M. Damar
  3. 31Y. Gerhardt
  1. 6H. Wahl
  2. 21J. Mæhle
  3. 33Cleiton
  4. 26S. Kumbedi
  1. 30J. Zieliński

Karlsruher SC

3-4-3
  1. 10M. Wanitzek
  2. 13S. Fukuda
  3. 11N. Eichinger
  1. 33V. Bergh
  2. 36Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
  3. 26D. H. Zor
  4. 7K. Wiethaup
  1. 28M. Franke
  2. 22C. Kobald
  3. 24S. Trémoulet
  1. 1H. Bernat

Computed on October 19, 2026 at 08:15 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Wolfsburg have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Karlsruher SC have 4, 3 and 8.

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

VfL Wolfsburg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 17, 20261. FC Heidenheim(home)3-12. Bundesliga
Oct 10, 20261. FC Nürnberg(away)4-42. Bundesliga
Oct 1, 2026Havelse(home)4-1Friendlies Clubs
Sep 18, 2026SV Darmstadt 98(home)5-12. Bundesliga
Sep 12, 2026FC St. Pauli(away)0-12. Bundesliga
Karlsruher SC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 18, 2026SV Darmstadt 98(home)4-02. Bundesliga
Oct 11, 2026FC St. Pauli(away)0-22. Bundesliga
Oct 2, 2026SV Wehen(away)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Sep 19, 20261. FC Nürnberg(home)0-12. Bundesliga
Sep 13, 2026Energie Cottbus(home)0-32. Bundesliga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 2 VfL Wolfsburg wins, 0 draws, 0 Karlsruher SC wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 29, 2026Karlsruher SC 2-5 VfL Wolfsburg2. Bundesliga
Aug 3, 2013Karlsruher SC 1-3 VfL WolfsburgDFB Pokal

Last archived meeting: Karlsruher SC vs VfL Wolfsburg on Aug 29, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Wolfsburg score 2.9 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Karlsruher SC score 1.4 and concede 2.0. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
VfL Wolfsburg2.91.6310/1511/15
Karlsruher SC1.42.029/1512/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

VfL Wolfsburg sit 3rd in 2. Bundesliga (15 points from 8 matches) and Karlsruher SC sit 13th (8 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3VfL Wolfsburg8431221315
13Karlsruher SC822410148

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 Karlsruher SC?
The Footlab AI model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 57%, against 23% for a draw and 20% for Karlsruher SC.
Where and when is VfL Wolfsburg vs Karlsruher SC played?
VfL Wolfsburg vs Karlsruher SC is played on February 6, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Volkswagen Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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