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2. Bundesliga · MW6 Volkswagen Arena, WolfsburgRef: Martin Petersen
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VfL Wolfsburg 5-1 Darmstadt 98 result, stats and report

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
Won · xG 1.68
5 – 1
FT 09:05
Darmstadt 98
Lost · xG 1.04
Darmstadt 98
Match review
Next: VfL Bochum 1848 v VfL Wolfsburg · Fri 23 Oct · Darmstadt 98 v FC St. Pauli · Fri 23 Oct
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Who won VfL Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt 98?

VfL Wolfsburg 5-1 Darmstadt 98, full time in the 2. Bundesliga. Played UK time. Our model's pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals, which did not land.

How it played out

VfL Wolfsburg won it 5–1

VfL WolfsburgSVD

No minute-by-minute record was captured for this match, so the shape of it is not drawn.

Verified final · revision 3 · 09:05Full stats
Match StoryFull breakdown

VfL Wolfsburg 5–1 Darmstadt 98

VfL Wolfsburg dismantled Darmstadt 98 5-1 in a dominant 2. Bundesliga Friday night fixture, with Alexander Bernhardsson scoring twice and Robert Glatzel heading home a brace as the hosts controlled proceedings from first whistle to last.

2. BundesligaFri 18 Sept, 17:30
Key Takeaways
Result

VfL Wolfsburg beat Darmstadt 98 5-1 at home.

Goals

6 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.

First Goal
A
14'⚽
Alexander Bernhardsson2 goals in match
FAssist: Fabian Reese
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

VfL Wolfsburg 1.68 xGDarmstadt 98 1.04 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'

SportSignals model forecast

Recorded before kick-off · prediction, not a Tip

VfL Wolfsburg to win

44%Matched

Result

VfL Wolfsburg5:1Darmstadt 98

VfL Wolfsburg v SVD

Our model called VfL Wolfsburg to win at 44%. VfL Wolfsburg 5-1 Darmstadt 98. Forecast matched the result.
📊 Match recap and data context

Wolfsburg dominated Darmstadt at the Volkswagen Arena, winning 5-1 to extend their recent form. Our model backed a Wolfsburg victory at 44 percent probability, and the pick landed. Bernhardsson opened the scoring in the 14th minute; Smit equalized for Darmstadt in the 29th before Glatzel restored the lead just before halftime. Wolfsburg's clinical finishing in the second half sealed a comprehensive result. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

SportSignals uses automated analysis with editorial oversight. Check current team news and market prices before relying on this context.

VfL Wolfsburg v Darmstadt 98 · 2. Bundesliga ·

Player ratings

Who decided it

All 22
  1. Fabian Reese★ MOTM3 assists · 90 min9.4
  2. Alexander Bernhardsson2 goals · 1 assist · 90 min9.3
  3. Robert Glatzel2 goals · 84 min8.4
  4. Muhammed Damar1 goal · 86 min7.7
  5. Kai KlefischSVD1 assist · 90 min7.2

Forecast audit · prediction, not a Tip

How the forecast compared

VfL WolfsburgDarmstadt 982. Bundesliga

The provider forecast gives VfL Wolfsburg win the highest 1X2 probability at 44.3%. No SportSignals Tip was published, so there is no Tip to settle.

VfL Wolfsburg
44.3%
Draw
26.4%
SVD
29.3%
Both teams to score · Yes
54.8%
Over 2.5 goals
52.2%

Full-time forecast audit: VfL Wolfsburg win was the highest probability; the match result was VfL Wolfsburg win.

Forecast result checked ·

Tips record

No Tip was published for this match

No selection qualified before kickoff, so there is no paid Tip to settle. The original model prediction and observed prices remain separate audit records.

Final pre-match decision · no Tip to settle

Current alternative Tips will be checked as this section comes into view
Match facts · what the record shows

Pre-match facts retained

The historical evidence saved at kick-off, kept separate from what happened in the match.

Head-to-head evidence

Pre-match historical evidence

  • 2league matches at home unbeaten for VfL Wolfsburg.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Darmstadt 98 scored first in 3 of their last 10 league matches (30%).Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Darmstadt 98 have averaged 1.1 goals per match over their last 10 league matches.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Hauke Wahl has the highest listed average xGOT for VfL Wolfsburg at 0.88 across the provider's evidence window.Immutable kick-off snapshot
  • Ho-jae Lee has the highest listed average xGOT for Darmstadt 98 at 0.47 across the provider's evidence window.Immutable kick-off snapshot

Immutable kick-off snapshot · Source: match facts feed. Evidence sets are labelled separately and never rebuilt from mutable post-match rows.

Questions about this result

  • What was the final score in VfL Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt 98?
    VfL Wolfsburg beat SVD 5-1 in the 2. Bundesliga at Volkswagen Arena.
  • Who scored the opening goal?
    Alexander Bernhardsson opened the scoring in the 14th minute.
  • Who scored in the match?
    Alexander Bernhardsson (14'), Milan Smit (29'), Robert Glatzel (40'), Alexander Bernhardsson (61'), Muhammed Damar (67'), Robert Glatzel (79').
  • How many bookings were there?
    The referee showed 5 yellow cards.
  • Who refereed the match?
    Martin Petersen officiated.
  • When and where was the match played?
    VfL Wolfsburg vs SVD kicked off on Friday, 18 September 2026 UK time at Volkswagen Arena.
  • How many corners were there in the match?
    13 corners were taken across the 90 minutes.
  • Did the model call it right?
    No. The published pick was Under 2.5 goals, and it did not land.
  • When do they play next?
    VfL Wolfsburg play VfL Bochum 1848 on Friday, 23 October 2026 UK time. SVD play Darmstadt 98 on Friday, 23 October 2026 UK time.

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