The second round of the DFB-Pokal sees Freiburg and Wolfsburg go head-to-head at the Europa-Park-Stadion on Wednesday. The midweek clash marks the visitors’ first encounter with a top-flight side since their shock relegation last season, while the hosts will view the occasion as a golden opportunity to arrest their recent slump.
Igor Matanović came off the bench to devastating effect in Freiburg’s cup opener in August, with the Croatian striker scoring a brace and providing an assist to help his side secure a commanding 5-1 victory over third-tier side Fortuna Düsseldorf.
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That result was one of several highlights in the Breisgau-Brasilianer‘s incredible start to the season, during which they claimed eight wins and a draw from their first nine games across all competitions.
However, Julian Schuster’s men have lost their way in recent outings, coming up short against slightly stronger opponents. A 3-1 home defeat to defending champions Bayern Munich in Bundesliga action on Sunday extended Freiburg’s losing streak to three games, and they will be looking to get back on track this week.
A visit to fourth-tier VSG Altglienicke should have been a straightforward outing for Wolfsburg in the first round of the cup. Instead, the visitors found themselves a goal down inside the opening six minutes and had to rely on long-range efforts from veteran midfielder Maximilian Arnold to salvage a 3-3 draw in normal time before eventually prevailing on penalties.
Die Wölfe‘s decline in recent years came to a head last season as they were relegated from the Bundesliga, ending their 29-year stay in the German top flight. They have had mixed results in the second tier this season, most recently drawing 1-1 with Bochum on the road.
Freiburg vs Wolfsburg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Freiburg have collected three wins and a draw from their last four matches against Wolfsburg.
- The two teams last met in DFB-Pokal action during the 2014-15 campaign, with Wolfsburg winning the quarter-final clash 1-0 en route to what remains their only cup title.
- The hosts have never won the domestic cup, coming closest in the 2021-22 campaign when they reached the final before losing to RB Leipzig.
- Die Wölfe have kept just one clean sheet away from home since the start of November 2025.
Freiburg vs Wolfsburg Prediction
While Wolfsburg’s recent outings show they are more than capable of scoring goals, they have often struggled defensively and will have work to do this week if they are to advance.
We are tipping Freiburg to come out on top due to their superior quality, although recent performances suggest they cannot afford to bring anything less than their A-game.
Prediction: Freiburg 2-1 Wolfsburg
Freiburg vs Wolfsburg Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Freiburg to win
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
