Where and when is VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?

VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on September 19, 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 58% 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 SV Darmstadt 98: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg

VfL Wolfsburg

SV Darmstadt 98

The Footlab model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 47%, against 25% for a draw and 28% for SV Darmstadt 98. 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 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Darmstadt 98?

A very open match: only 40 Elo points separate VfL Wolfsburg (2,028) and SV Darmstadt 98 (1,989).

VfL Wolfsburg win47 %

Draw25 %

SV Darmstadt 98 win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Wolfsburg have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; SV Darmstadt 98 have 4, 5 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 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
Jul 18, 2026	Verl(home)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs

SV Darmstadt 98
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 16, 2026	Dynamo Dresden(away)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Holstein Kiel(home)	2-2	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Portsmouth(home)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach(away)	7-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 17, 2026	FC Astoria Walldorf(away)	4-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 VfL Wolfsburg win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 SV Darmstadt 98 win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 4, 2024	VfL Wolfsburg 3-0 SV Darmstadt 98	Bundesliga
Dec 16, 2023	SV Darmstadt 98 0-1 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga
Mar 18, 2017	VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 SV Darmstadt 98	Bundesliga
Oct 22, 2016	SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga
Mar 19, 2016	VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 SV Darmstadt 98	Bundesliga
Oct 24, 2015	SV Darmstadt 98 0-1 VfL Wolfsburg	Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Darmstadt 98 on May 4, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Wolfsburg score 1.7 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; SV Darmstadt 98 score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% 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	1.3	5	8/15	8/15
SV Darmstadt 98	2.1	1.7	1	11/15	9/15

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 SV Darmstadt 98 sit 15th (1 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
15	SV Darmstadt 98	2	0	1	1	2	3	1

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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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 SV Darmstadt 98?: The Footlab model makes VfL Wolfsburg the favourite at 47%, against 25% for a draw and 28% for SV Darmstadt 98.
Where and when is VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Darmstadt 98 played?: VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Darmstadt 98 is played on September 19, 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 58% 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.