VfL Wolfsburg - Heidenheim prediction 17 October 2026

Germany ยท Bundesliga 2Finished
VfL Wolfsburg
3:1
FT
Heidenheim
Match Info
CompetitionBundesliga 2 ยท Germany
Start date
Kick-off
VenueVolkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
Capacity30,000
Surfacegrass
RefereeTom Bauer
Recent Form
VfL Wolfsburg
D
W
D
W
W
Heidenheim
D
L
D
W
L
Recent matches ยท VfL Wolfsburg
Bundesliga 2
VfL Bochum
VfL Wolfsburg
11
D
Bundesliga 2
VfL Wolfsburg
Heidenheim
31
W
Bundesliga 2
Nurnberg
VfL Wolfsburg
44
D
Friendly Clubs
VfL Wolfsburg
TSV Havelse
41
W
Bundesliga 2
VfL Wolfsburg
SV Darmstadt 98
51
W
Bundesliga 2
FC St. Pauli
VfL Wolfsburg
10
L
Bundesliga 2
VfL Wolfsburg
Energie Cottbus
44
D
Bundesliga 2
Karlsruher SC
VfL Wolfsburg
25
W
DFB Pokal
Altglienicke
VfL Wolfsburg
22
D
Bundesliga 2
Hannover 96
VfL Wolfsburg
01
W
Bundesliga 2
VfL Wolfsburg
Kaiserslautern
00
D
Friendly Clubs
VfL Wolfsburg
Telstar
31
W
Friendly Clubs
VfL Wolfsburg
Lyon
02
L
Friendly Clubs
VfL Wolfsburg
SC Verl
30
W
Friendly Clubs
FSV Schoningen 2011
VfL Wolfsburg
28
W
Recent matches ยท Heidenheim
Bundesliga 2
Heidenheim
Energie Cottbus
11
D
Bundesliga 2
VfL Wolfsburg
Heidenheim
31
L
Bundesliga 2
Heidenheim
Kaiserslautern
00
D
Friendly Clubs
Heidenheim
Wurzburger Kickers
31
W
Friendly Clubs
VfB Stuttgart
Heidenheim
30
L
Bundesliga 2
Arminia Bielefeld
Heidenheim
22
D
Bundesliga 2
Heidenheim
Holstein Kiel
10
W
Bundesliga 2
Greuther Furth
Heidenheim
01
W
Bundesliga 2
Heidenheim
Dynamo Dresden
53
W
DFB Pokal
Jeddeloh
Heidenheim
52
L
Friendly Clubs
Heidenheim
Bayern Munich
24
L
Bundesliga 2
Hertha Berlin
Heidenheim
41
L
Bundesliga 2
Heidenheim
VfL Osnabruck
43
W
Friendly Clubs
Heidenheim
Ingolstadt 04
41
W
Friendly Clubs
Hamburger SV
Heidenheim
31
L
Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg4-3-3
  • 5Vinicius SouzaM
  • 21J. MรฆhleD
  • 19R. GlatzelF
  • 6H. WahlD
  • 11F. ReeseF
  • 31Y. GerhardtM
  • 20M. DamarM
  • 3S. KumbediD
  • 33CleitonD
  • 29T. WellenreutherG
  • 17A. BernhardssonF
Substitutes
  • 2K. Fischer
  • 27M. Arnold
  • 37E. Rexhbeรงaj
  • 23A. Besio
  • 18J. Adjetey
  • 8Bence Dรกrdai
  • 7K. Shiogai
  • 30J. Zieliล„ski
  • 22M. Angely
Heidenheim4-4-2
  • 3J. SchรถppnerM
  • 29M. KaufmannF
  • 16J. NiehuesM
  • 6P. MainkaD
  • 19J. FรถhrenbachD
  • 22O. MhamdiD
  • 27M. HeuleD
  • 8P. HennrichM
  • 18A. VogtF
  • 33T. DรคhneG
  • 10C. ContehM
Substitutes
  • 4T. Siersleben
  • 17M. Honsak
  • 24M. Costly
  • 20L. Kerber
  • 1Frank Feller
  • 28Adam Kรถlle
  • 38Y. Wagner
  • 41M. Zrilic
Timeline
  • 1'EventA. Bernhardsson
  • 21'EventP. Mainka
Head-to-Head ยท summary
4
VfL Wolfsburg
2
Draws
1
Heidenheim
Previous meetings
Bundesliga 2
VfL Wolfsburg
Heidenheim
31
Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg
Heidenheim
11
Bundesliga
Heidenheim
VfL Wolfsburg
13
Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg
Heidenheim
01
Bundesliga
Heidenheim
VfL Wolfsburg
13
Bundesliga
Heidenheim
VfL Wolfsburg
11
Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg
Heidenheim
20
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Hertha Berlin981020:8+1225
2Nurnberg953121:12+918
3Kaiserslautern95319:4+518
4VfL Wolfsburg944123:14+916
5Magdeburg951320:12+816
6Heidenheim943216:16015
7FC St. Pauli926111:9+212
8VfL Osnabruck932414:15-111
9Arminia Bielefeld932413:14-111
10Eintracht Braunschweig931515:15010
11Energie Cottbus924317:18-110
12Greuther Furth923412:16-49
13Holstein Kiel915310:11-18
14VfL Bochum92256:10-48
15Dynamo Dresden922511:18-78
16Hannover 9692258:15-78
17Karlsruher SC922511:20-98
18SV Darmstadt 9892258:18-108
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VfL Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim Prediction (Oct 17)

The Bundesliga 2 clash on Oct 17 at 12:00 sees VfL Wolfsburg host Heidenheim. This VfL Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim prediction points to a home advantage, with VfL Wolfsburg given a 48% win probability compared to 22% for Heidenheim.

Team Form

VfL Wolfsburg have recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five outings (W,W,L,D,W). They recently thrashed SV Darmstadt98 5-1 at home and beat Karlsruher SC5-2 away, showing their offensive firepower. In their most recent league outing, they drew4-4 with Energie Cottbus. Heidenheim's last five matches (D,W,L,D,W) include a0-0 draw with Kaiserslautern and a1-0 win over Holstein Kiel. Their defence has been relatively solid, but they may struggle against Wolfsburg's attacking threat.

Head-to-Head Record

In the last six meetings, VfL Wolfsburg leads with3 wins to Heidenheim's1, with 2 draws. Recent clashes include a1-1 draw in January2026 and a3-1 away win for Wolfsburg in August2025. Notably, Wolfsburg has not won at home against Heidenheim in the last two attempts (01 in March2025 and1-1 in January 2026).

League Table Positions

Heidenheim sits 3rd in the Bundesliga2 with14 points from7 matches (4 wins,2 draws,1 loss_). VfL Wolfsburg is 6th with11 points from6 games (3 wins,2 draws,1 loss). Wolfsburg has a game in hand and a superior goal difference of +7 (15 scored,8 conceded) compared to Heidenheim's +2 (14 scored,12 conceded).

Win Probability: VfL Wolfsburg or Heidenheim?

Based on odds, form, and head-to-head data, the win probability breakdown is: VfL Wolfsburg: 48%, Draw: 30%, Heidenheim: 22%. Wolfsburg's attacking form and home advantage give them the edge, but Heidenheim's strong league position and recent away resilience keep the draw likely.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers price a VfL Wolfsburg win around1.83, the draw at2.50, and an away win at3.50. These odds translate to an implied probability of about44% for a home victory. Our adjusted win probability of48% slightly favours the hosts more.

Prediction: VfL Wolfsburg to win, but with cautionโ€”Heidenheim can snatch a point. A correct score of2-1 seems plausible given both teams' scoring and defending records.

VfL Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim โ€” FAQ

Who will win VfL Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim?
VfL Wolfsburg has a48% chance of winning, the draw is at30%, and Heidenheim has a22% chance. These probabilities are based on bookmaker odds, recent team form, and head-to-head statistics.
What is the win probability for VfL Wolfsburg?
VfL Wolfsburg has a48% win probability. This is due to their strong attacking form (15 goals in 6 league games), home advantage, and a superior overall head-to-head record against Heidenheim.
When is the VfL Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim match?
The match is on Oct 17, 2026, at 12:00 local time. It is a Bundesliga 2 fixture taking place at VfL Wolfsburg's home ground.
What are the odds for VfL Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim?
Bookmakers offer average odds of 1.83 for a VfL Wolfsburg win, 2.50 for a draw, and 3.50 for a Heidenheim victory. Some odds vary slightly, with away win odds reaching up to 4.10.
What is the head-to-head record between VfL Wolfsburg and Heidenheim?
In the last six meetings, VfL Wolfsburg have won 3, Heidenheim have won 1, and 2 matches ended in draws. The most recent encounter on Jan 17, 2026 finished 1-1.
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