VfL Wolfsburg
Eintracht Frankfurt
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1.71
Expected Goals (xG)
1.29
Passing by
335 (79%)
Accurate passes
347 (78%)
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1
G
Kamil Grabara
6.7
d
Jeanuel Belocian
30′ Stumbled
15
d
Moritz Jenz
6.9
3
d
Denis Vavro
6.2
25
M
Aaron Tenth
6.9
M
VinÃcius Souza
59′ missing
24
M
Christian Eriksen (C)
7.2
21
M
Joakim Mæhle
6.7
9
F
Mohamed Amora
6.7
19
F
Jesper Lindström
6.7
39
F
Patrick Wimmer
6.3
23
G
Michael Zetterer
8.2
3
d
Arthur Theatre
7.2
4
d
Robin Koch (C)
7.7
d
Aurèle Amenda
67′ Game delay
21
M
Nathaniel Brown
6.3
M
Oscar Hojlund
21′
16
M
Hugo Larsson
7.2
M
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab
21′ F
Arnaud Kalimuendo
32′
9
F
Jonathan Burkardt
6.3
8
F
Fares Chaïbi
7.5
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Eintracht Frankfurt secured a vital 2-1 away win against VfL Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena, with the early goals proving decisive despite Wolfsburg’s late consolation.
The match on 11 April 2026 saw a struggling Wolfsburg side, who finished 17th in the Bundesliga on recent LLDLL form, take on a more stable Eintracht Frankfurt. Frankfurt came in seventh place, with a DLWDW record in their last five league outings.
Frankfurt took control early and found the net in the 21st minute. Oscar Højlund guided the ball home, putting the visitors ahead with a fine finish after persistent attacking play.
Wolfsburg’s frustrations grew and saw J. Belocian yellow carded in the 30th minute. This disciplinary setback was quickly followed by another blow for the home side.
Just two minutes later, in the 32nd minute, Randal Kolo Muani’s substitute A. Kalimuendo doubled Frankfurt’s lead. His attack left Wolfsburg with a major battle before the break.
Wolfsburg tried to respond, with Lovro Majer looking to spark an attack. However, Frankfurt’s defense held firm, making sure they maintained their comfortable two-goal lead at the break.
The second half demanded a major change from Wolfsburg. They needed to find an early goal to reignite their hopes and put pressure on the visiting Eagles.
Wolfsburg emerged with renewed intensity, pushing forward in search of a breakthrough. For its part, Frankfurt took a more cautious approach, focusing on protecting its lead.
The physical nature of the game continued, with Wolfsburg’s Vini Souza receiving a yellow card in the 59th minute. Frankfurt’s Aurèle Amenda also saw yellow in the 67th minute as both teams battled for control.
Despite Wolfsburg’s persistent efforts, Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer held firm. He made crucial saves to deny the home side and preserve his side’s lead until stoppage time.
Wolfsburg finally found a consolation goal in minute 90+7 through D. Pejcinovic. However, it was too little, too late to alter the outcome of the match.
Statistically, Wolfsburg had more offensive momentum, registering 20 shots in total to Frankfurt’s 10. Both teams had 4 shots on goal. Wolfsburg’s expected goals (xG) stood at 1.71 compared to Frankfurt’s 1.29, suggesting that Wolfsburg created better chances. Possession was split evenly at 50% each.
This result provides three crucial points for Frankfurt, consolidating their position in the European ranking places. For Wolfsburg, the defeat deepens their relegation worries, keeping them entrenched near the foot of the table.
