Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim: match statistics
Wolfsburg, as the host, holds a distinct advantage over Heidenheim, who are displaying catastrophic away form with an 88% loss rate and just one away victory all season. In their last five matches, the hosts have secured 1.8 points per match, winning three times, while the visitors sit at just 0.8 points per match. Wolfsburg averages 1.67 goals at home with an xG of 1.56, whereas Heidenheim manages only 0.75 goals on the road with an xG of 1.23, indicating a clear offensive edge for the hosts. Although Wolfsburg's defense is not the strongest (conceding 2.22 goals on average at home), Heidenheim fails to capitalize on opponents' weaknesses, evidenced by failing to score in 38% of their away matches. The goal difference (-5 for Wolfsburg at home vs. -13 for Heidenheim away) and league position (11th vs. 18th) further confirm the hosts' advantage, though their defensive instability could lead to a tight match or a draw.
Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wolfsburg played Heidenheim in Bundesliga (Germany). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Wolfsburg: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Heidenheim: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wolfsburg scores 1.53 and concedes 2.18 goals per match. Heidenheim scores 0.94 and concedes 2.24. League average: 3.28 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wolfsburg 76%, Heidenheim 65%. Over 2.5: Wolfsburg 71%, Heidenheim 76%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Wolfsburg has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.26. Wolfsburg: 11.8 shots per match, Heidenheim: 11.5.
Match halves
Wolfsburg: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71. Heidenheim: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Wolfsburg: 0-15 (7 goals). Heidenheim: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 3.28 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Wolfsburg, as the host, holds a distinct advantage over Heidenheim, who are displaying catastrophic away form with an 88% loss rate and just one away victory all season. In their last five matches, the hosts have secured 1.8 points per match, winning three times, while the visitors sit at just 0.8 points per match. Wolfsburg averages 1.67 goals at home with an xG of 1.56, whereas Heidenheim manages only 0.75 goals on the road with an xG of 1.23, indicating a clear offensive edge for the hosts. Although Wolfsburg's defense is not the strongest (conceding 2.22 goals on average at home), Heidenheim fails to capitalize on opponents' weaknesses, evidenced by failing to score in 38% of their away matches. The goal difference (-5 for Wolfsburg at home vs. -13 for Heidenheim away) and league position (11th vs. 18th) further confirm the hosts' advantage, though their defensive instability could lead to a tight match or a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Wolfsburg | Heidenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.25 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Wolfsburg is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Wolfsburg · 0.8 pts / match - Heidenheim
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.
Wolfsburg is 63% better for: goals scored per match.
1.53 goals / match - Wolfsburg · 0.94 goals / match - Heidenheim
Wolfsburg scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Heidenheim keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 17 matches).
Heidenheim scores in 65% of matches (11 of 17 matches), while Wolfsburg keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Wolfsburg
Over / Under - Heidenheim
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 91% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Wolfsburg · 0.65 pts / match - Heidenheim
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wolfsburg - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Heidenheim - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 18%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Wolfsburg
Heidenheim
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Wolfsburg | Liga | Heidenheim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.71 | 3.28 | • 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 58% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 64% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 24% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 83% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Wolfsburg 1 - 0 - 0 Heidenheim. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim?
The Bundesliga match finished Wolfsburg 1:1 Heidenheim. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim?
Wolfsburg score 1.53 goals per game on average and Heidenheim 0.94. The Bundesliga average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Wolfsburg's matches and 65% of Heidenheim's.
What form are Wolfsburg and Heidenheim in?
Over the last 5 games Wolfsburg have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Heidenheim 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.