Tough nut to crack
Wolfsburg have won four of the last five games against Leverkusen – only the most recent meeting on 1 April 2016 saw the Werkself run out 3-0 winners at home. On their own turf, the Wolves have won the last six competitive matches against Leverkusen and they have come out on top in 15 of 20 home fixtures against Bayer 04 in the Bundesliga and the DFB Cup (plus one draw and four defeats, the last one a 3-2 reverse in October 2010).
Goals very likely
In the last 13 competitive games at Wolfsburg both teams have scored at least once and there has been an average of four goals per game.
Leverkusen have scored at least one goal in the last 28 competitive games against VfL. The last time Bayer 04 failed to score at Wolfsburg was in a 2-0 defeat in October 2002.
Favourite opponents
Stefan Kießling has played VfL Wolfsburg 22 times in his Bundesliga career scoring 11 goals along the way. In the top flight he is only scored more goals against VfB Stuttgart (14 in 21 games).
Chicharito has scored five of Bayer 04's last seven Bundesliga goals. In his two league games against Wolfsburg in 2015/16 the Mexican was directly involved in three of the four Leverkusen goals (two goals, one assist).
After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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Traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer to see your favorite Bayer 04 players? Here’s a quick cheat sheet with thumbnail portraits and insider tips for each city from a local expert, so you can make the most of your visit and activities beyond the game!
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A fresh look for the BayArena: The Bayer 04 stadium will have new seating in the form of folding seats for the 2026/27 campaign that will ensure significantly improved seating comfort and simplified movement within the rows of seats. As part of routine replacement after 17 years, fans of the Werkself were able to purchase the existing seats, used to witness the first German league title in the club's history. In addition, a large proportion of the seats will be donated to charitable projects, primarily in the local region. Bayer 04 fans can look forward to new, functional folding seats for the season opener at the beginning of August - still in the club colours of black and red, of course. A glimpse at the BayArena during the refurbishment.
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