Bayer 04 are unbeaten in their last five league games against Wolfsburg. Leverkusen won both meetings last season, including a first home win against VfL since 2016.
The Wolves, meanwhile, haven't beaten the reigning German champions since January 2015 (4-1 at home to Bayern Munich). Since then, they've collected just two points from 18 of these fixtures. Their last away win against the champions came in December 2012 (3-2 at Dortmund).
When it comes to duels, there are few teams who can match the Lower Saxony side. Wolfsburg are relying on a physical, aggressive and tough-tackling style of play again this season. This robust approach is not least reflected by their 10 yellow cards from three games. VfL are lacking precision in other areas, though. Ralph Hasenhüttl's side rank quite lowly when it comes to shooting and crossing accuracy, while their pass completion and chance conversion rates also require improvement. Check out the full analysis of our opponents.
The German Football Association (DFB) has assigned Sascha Stegemann for this fixture. The 39-year-old referee has taken charge of five competitive games involving the Werkself to date. Assisting Stegemann today are Christof Günsch and Christian Gittelmann on the sidelines and Benjamin Cortus as the VAR.
Today's match is being broadcast live on DAZN in Germany and on Sky in the UK. As ever, there's also live text and radio commentary via bayer04.de and the Bayer 04 app (in German).
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Second game, second draw in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26: The Werkself were held to a 1-1 draw by Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on matchday two in the league phase. After an early but brief setback in the form of an offside goal by Ivan Perisic for the visitors (5'), the Werkself took control and created numerous good chances in the first half. Leverkusen took a deserved lead after the break in the 65th minute through Christian Kofane. However, PSV's Ismael Saibari replied a few minutes later to level at 1-1 (72').
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