Wolfsburg x Paderborn 07: line-up confirmed and where to watch live today in the Bundesliga By Carolina Costa
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VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn 07 face each other this Thursday in the first match of the Bundesliga access and relegation playoff. The game takes place on Volkswagen Arena, on Wolfsburg. The lineups for both teams have already been confirmed. The live broadcast on Brasil is handled by Prime Video.
The duel decides part of the fate of one of the clubs in the German elite. Wolfsburg seeks to maintain his spot at Bundesliga. Paderborn tries to move up after a good campaign in the second division.
Escalação official of Wolfsburg keeps Christian Eriksen as captain
Dieter Hecking opted for the 3-1-4-2 scheme. Kamil Grabara stays in goal. The defense has Jeanuël Belocian, Denis Vavro and Konstantinos Koulierakis. Yannick Gerhardt acts as steering wheel.
In the middle, Saël Kumbedi, Mattias Svanberg, Christian Eriksen and Joakim Mæhle. In attack, Adam Daghim and Dzenan Pejčinović form the duo. The formation prioritizes control in the middle and quick exit on the sides.
- Kamil Grabara (goalkeeper)
- Jeanuël Belocian, Denis Vavro, Konstantinos Koulierakis (defenders)
- Yannick Gerhardt (steering wheel)
- Saël Kumbedi, Mattias Svanberg, Christian Eriksen, Joakim Mæhle (midfielders)
- Adam Daghim, Dzenan Pejčinović (forwards)
Vários absences weigh heavily on the home team. Vinícius Souza, Jonas Wind, Patrick Wimmer and others remain out. The team needs to compensate for absences with high intensity from the start.
Formação from Paderborn bets on speed on the flanks
Ralf Kettemann chose 3-4-2-1. Dennis Seimen defends the goal. Calvin Brackelmann, Tjark Scheller and Felix Götze make up the defense. Laurin Curda, Mattes Hansen, Santiago Castañeda and Jonah Sticker play in the middle.
Filip Bilbija and Ruben Müller become more advanced. Stefano Marino is the point man in the attack. The visiting team arrives with morale after finishing in a position of access in 2. Bundesliga.
- Dennis Seimen (goalkeeper)
- Calvin Brackelmann, Tjark Scheller, Felix Götze (defenders)
- Laurin Curda, Mattes Hansen, Santiago Castañeda, Jonah Sticker (midfielders)
- Filip Bilbija, Ruben Müller (support forwards)
- Stefano Marino (forward)
Paderborn has suspended Mika Baur and other important casualties. Ainda thus, the cast shows balance between marking and quick transitions.
Transmissão live and schedule details
Prime Video shows the match to subscribers on Brasil. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:30 pm according to Brasília time. Volkswagen Arena should receive a good audience.
The return game takes place next week, at Paderborn’s home. The winner of the aggregate score guarantees a place in Bundesliga 2026/27.
Histórico and repechage context
Wolfsburg ended the season in the playoff zone after an irregular campaign. The club has never dropped to the second division in its recent history. Paderborn is looking to return to the elite after seven years away.
Referee Benjamin Brand commands the match. Ele has a low card average, which could favor a more open game. The two teams need to balance attack and defense in 90 decisive minutes.
What to expect from the first clash at Volkswagen Arena
Wolfsburg must press from the opening minutes to open up an advantage. Paderborn bets on counterattacks and set pieces. The midfield with Christian Eriksen can be the difference for the home team in creating plays.
The result of this match doesn’t define anything yet. The decision remains for the second game. Torcedores follows Prime Video and looks for updates in real time.
