Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 18, 2026
On September 18, 2026, Wolfsburg and Darmstadt will face each other in the 6th round of Germany's 2. Bundesliga. The home side are aiming to return to the top flight and should be fighting for victory in matches like this.
Wolfsburg - Darmstadt team news and expert analysis
The club from Volkswagen Arena played in European competition not long ago. However, they were relegated from the Bundesliga last season after losing the playoff tie to Paderborn. They have alternated wins and draws so far—even advancing past Altglienicke in the cup only on penalties after a 3-3 draw. Against St. Pauli, they suffered their first defeat, losing 0-1 away from home.
The team from Hesse tried to challenge for another promotion to the top flight but finished fifth in the spring. They comfortably overcame Carl Zeiss in the cup, but after drawing in the opening league round, they suffered defeat after defeat. They finally beat Arminia, but only by a narrow 2-1 margin.
The players who were still competing in the Bundesliga last spring are managing to score an average of two goals at this lower level, while conceding 1.4 per match. Their next opponents, meanwhile, are scoring just 0.8 goals per game and conceding 1.6.
Previous matches: Wolfsburg - Darmstadt
Wolfsburg have won all three of their last head-to-head meetings.
It is unlikely that anything will change this time. We are backing the hosts to win again (odds – 1.6).
Wolfsburg - Darmstadt: key statistics and trends
- Wolfsburg had not lost this season before the previous round
- 40% of Wolfsburg matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.4 goals per game
- Darmstadt have lost three of their last five matches
- 40% of Darmstadt matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.4 goals per game
Wolfsburg - Darmstadt: possible starting lineups
Wolfsburg play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Zielinski - Maele, Anjely, Wahl, Fischer - Rexhbecaj, Vinicius, Arnold - Reese, Glatzel, Bernhardsson
Darmstadt play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schuhen - Petretta, Pfeiffer, Lürs, Lannert - Akiyama, Klefisch - Weisshaupt, Daevistein, Kempe - Smith
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