Where to watch Wolfsburg x Paderborn 07 in the Bundesliga access playoff with confirmed lineup By Janderson Luiz
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VfL Wolfsburg faces SC Paderborn 07 this Thursday in the first leg of the Bundesliga promotion and relegation playoff. The game takes place on Volkswagen Arena, on Wolfsburg. The winner of the clash in two games guarantees a place in the German elite in the 2026/27 season.
Wolfsburg finished Bundesliga in 16th place and is looking to avoid relegation for the first time in its history. Já o Paderborn came third in 2. Bundesliga and is trying to return to the first division after seven years. The second game is scheduled for Monday, at Paderborn.
Escalação confirmed from VfL Wolfsburg
Coach Dieter Hecking must send the starting team to the field based on the last matches. The formation has Grabara in goal. The defense has Belocian, Vavro and Koulierakis. In the midfield and attack, names like Gerhardt, Svanberg, Eriksen, Mæhle, Daghim and Pejčinović appear.
- Grabara
- Belocian, Vavro, Koulierakis
- Mæhle, Eriksen, Gerhardt, Svanberg, Kumbedi
- Daghim, Pejčinović
Christian Eriksen is one of the main midfield references and should dictate the team’s pace at home. Wolfsburg comes from a 3-1 victory over St. Pauli in the last round of Bundesliga.
Escalação likely from SC Paderborn 07
The Paderborn arrives with a more compact lineup. Goalie Seimen should start. The defense has Brackelmann, Scheller and Curda. In the middle and front, Klaas, Castaneda, Sticker, Bilbija, Müller and Marino play. The coach prepares the team to exploit counterattacks.
The team is performing well away from home in the second division and is looking to surprise the home favorite.
Histórico of matchups favors Wolfsburg
The two teams faced each other a few times. Wolfsburg has the advantage with three wins, two draws and no defeats from Paderborn in recent official games. The last meeting ended with a 4-2 victory for Wolfsburg, in 2020.
- Wolfsburg has 3 wins in the last 5 games against Paderborn
- Dois draws complete recent history
- Nenhum triumph of Paderborn against Wolfsburg in official competitions
Wolfsburg was never demoted from Bundesliga. Essa extra pressure can influence performance at home.
Onde watch live Wolfsburg x Paderborn 07
The broadcast for Brasil takes place on CazéTV (YouTube), SporTV 2 and OneFootball. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30 pm (Brasília time). The game can also be accompanied by official Bundesliga apps.
Últimos team results
Wolfsburg had an irregular campaign in the final stretch, but guaranteed their place in the playoff with an away victory. Paderborn showed consistency in 2. Bundesliga and arrives motivated after winning the last round.
The stadium should receive good attendance. Wolfsburg counts on the support of the fans to take a lead before the second leg.
Ficha game technique
- Competição: Bundesliga Relegation/Promotion Playoff – Jogo outbound
- Data and time: May 21, 2026, 3:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg (Alemanha)
- Árbitro: Benjamin Brand
- Previsão of the time: Temperaturas mild, with the possibility of light rain in the afternoon.
The result of the first leg defines part of the favoritism for the decisive clash in Paderborn. Wolfsburg seeks to maintain tradition in the elite. Paderborn dreams of ascension.
