Köln vs Wolfsburg: match statistics
Köln demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches, averaging 1.89 goals with a conversion rate of 13% and an advantage in xG (1.61 vs 1.37). Wolfsburg records very poor results in away matches—56% losses, an average of 2.22 goals conceded per match, and a negative goal difference (-8). Form in the last five meetings also speaks for the hosts (1.4 PPG vs 0.8 for Wolfsburg). Wolfsburg has the worst record for clean sheets away (11%) and the highest average xG against (1.87), indicating defensive problems. Although Köln has only 33% wins at home, Wolfsburg's weakness on the road and the hosts' statistical advantage in key aspects of the game make them the favorite for this encounter.
Köln vs Wolfsburg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Köln played against Wolfsburg in Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Köln has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Wolfsburg has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Köln scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.68. Wolfsburg scores 1.47 and allows 2.16. Games in this league average 3.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 74% of Köln's games and 79% of Wolfsburg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 68%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Köln has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.33 per game. Köln takes 13.5 shots per game, while Wolfsburg takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Köln leads at halftime in 16% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Wolfsburg leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Köln's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Wolfsburg, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Bundesliga games average 3.21 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Köln demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches, averaging 1.89 goals with a conversion rate of 13% and an advantage in xG (1.61 vs 1.37). Wolfsburg records very poor results in away matches—56% losses, an average of 2.22 goals conceded per match, and a negative goal difference (-8). Form in the last five meetings also speaks for the hosts (1.4 PPG vs 0.8 for Wolfsburg). Wolfsburg has the worst record for clean sheets away (11%) and the highest average xG against (1.87), indicating defensive problems. Although Köln has only 33% wins at home, Wolfsburg's weakness on the road and the hosts' statistical advantage in key aspects of the game make them the favorite for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Köln | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Köln is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.68 goals / game - Köln · 2.16 goals / game - Wolfsburg
Köln scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Wolfsburg keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 19 meczów).
Wolfsburg scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Köln keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Köln
Over / Under - Wolfsburg
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Wolfsburg is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Köln · 1.26 pts / game - Wolfsburg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Köln - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Wolfsburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 26%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -8 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Köln
Wolfsburg
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Köln | Liga | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.16 | 3.21 | ▲ 3.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 58% | ▲ 79% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 58% | 63% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 24% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 77% | ▲ 95% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 82% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Köln's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Wolfsburg. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Köln vs Wolfsburg?
The Bundesliga match finished Köln 1:0 Wolfsburg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Köln vs Wolfsburg?
Köln score 1.47 goals per game on average and Wolfsburg 1.47. The Bundesliga average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Köln's matches and 79% of Wolfsburg's.
What form are Köln and Wolfsburg in?
Over the last 5 games Köln have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Wolfsburg 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Köln vs Wolfsburg?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Köln vs Wolfsburg: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.