The Werkself are unbeaten in six Bundesliga visits to Wolfsburg and have picked up 16 out of a possible 18 points. In addition, the Wolves are waiting for a win for the first time after five games at home (three draws, two defeats) – the last time that happened to VfL was from March to October in 2020 (back then seven games). Moreover, the Wolves have been behind for 447 minutes at home this season That is only beaten on this matchday by bottom-of-the-table Schalke 04 (488).
The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Sascha Stegemann as the match official for the game at the Volkswagen Arena. The 38-year-old has been in charge of four games involving the Werkself to date – all in the Bundesliga (one win, three defeats). His assistant referees today are Christof Günsch and Frederick Assmuth with Felix Zwayer in action as the VAR official.
Last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Borussia Mönchengladbach was the first reverse for VfL Wolfsburg after five games without defeat. The Wolves could have got a result against the Foals. The visitors were on top in the first half. "We dominated Gladbach and then we made some daft mistakes that cost us the first goal," said coach Niko Kovac annoyed at the first goal conceded that came from a misplaced pass by goalkeeper Koen Casteels. You can find out more about the personnel, performers and problems for VfL Wolfsburg in our lowdown of the next opponents.
As usual, Werkself Radio is available for anybody unable to be at today's game. The audio broadcast begins 30 minutes before kick-off with commentary provided by Cedric Pick und Niko Hartmann. In addition, the live text update service will keep you up-to-date to ensure you don't miss any of the key match action. Both Werkself Radio and the live text updates can be found at bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app – tune in.
The Germany U19 team were beaten 2-0 by record champions Spain in the final of the U19 European Championship in Wales. Bayer 04 players Montrell Culbreath and Francis Onyeka (on loan at SV 07 Elversberg) were in the starting line-up and played the full 90 minutes.
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Bayer 04 Women have boosted their firepower with the signing of Poland international Paulina Tomasiak. The 24-year-old striker moves to Leverkusen from Gornik Leczna in her homeland on a two-year contract.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed France U17 international Kenan Doganay. The 1.90-metre-tall defensive midfielder, who has Turkish roots, joins Leverkusen from the U19s at French top-flight club Olympique Lyon. He will initially train with and play for the U19 team.
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The Sports Tribunal of the German Football Association (DFB) has fined Bayer 04 Leverkusen €185,000 for spectators setting off pyrotechnic devices during a total of five competitive matches. This relates to four Bundesliga matches and the DFB Pokal semi-final against Bayern Munich. The highest individual fine relates to the away match at FC Köln at the end of April.
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