1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg preview and prediction
The match
1. FC Nürnberg host VfL Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 10 October, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Max-Morlock-Stadion. 1. FC Nürnberg are 2nd with 24 points from 11 games (in the top four), while VfL Wolfsburg sit 5th on 19 points (in the top half).
Form guide
1. FC Nürnberg's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat FC Ingolstadt 04 3–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
VfL Wolfsburg's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Havelse 4–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.3 goals a game.
1. FC Nürnberg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 1.8 for 1. FC Nürnberg and 1.9 for VfL Wolfsburg. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 72% and both teams to score at 68%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: 1. FC Nürnberg 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
1. FC Nürnberg36%fair 2.79 · @2.50
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.50
VfL Wolfsburg42%fair 2.40 · @2.45
3.75Expected goals
1.801. FC Nürnberg xG
1.95VfL Wolfsburg xG
68%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
1–28%
2–17%
2–27%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: 1. FC Nürnberg 1.8 – 1.9 VfL Wolfsburg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
VfL Wolfsburg to win✗
42%
2.40
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
35%
2.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT VfL Wolfsburg / FT VfL Wolfsburg✗
26%
3.87
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.43
–
Form
1. FC Nürnberg – last 6
WWWDWD
2 Oct
vs FC Ingolstadt 04
3–1
W
19 Sep
@ Karlsruher SC
1–0
W
11 Sep
vs Hannover 96
2–1
W
5 Sep
@ Holstein Kiel
2–2
D
29 Aug
vs Arminia Bielefeld
4–1
W
22 Aug
@ FC Viktoria Köln
1–1
D
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
VfL Wolfsburg – last 6
WWLDWD
1 Oct
vs Havelse
4–1
W
18 Sep
vs SV Darmstadt 98
5–1
W
12 Sep
@ FC St. Pauli
0–1
L
5 Sep
vs Energie Cottbus
4–4
D
29 Aug
@ Karlsruher SC
5–2
W
24 Aug
@ Altglienicke
2–2
D
3.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between 1. FC Nürnberg and VfL Wolfsburg.
What is the prediction for 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg?
On our numbers 1. FC Nürnberg have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 22% and VfL Wolfsburg 42%.
How many goals will there be in 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg?
Our predicted score is 1. FC Nürnberg 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is 1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg?
1. FC Nürnberg vs VfL Wolfsburg (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
