Eintracht Frankfurt goes into this home game at Deutsche Bank Park with momentum, as Dino Toppmöller’s team is in sixth place in the Bundesliga with 20 points and is coming off a spectacular 4-3 win in Cologne. Five league games without defeat support the image of a solid Eintracht, while VfL Wolfsburg are in 15th place in the table with only eight points, having won only once and lost four times in their last five Bundesliga games.
However, Frankfurt is not without its worries either. Ansgar Burkardt, who recently shone as an important goal scorer, is expected to be out until the new year due to a calf injury. On the Wolfsburg side, Jonas Wind is out for a longer period after thigh surgery, depriving the attack of a key option. Such personnel gaps have a significant impact on tactics and chances conversion on both sides.
A look at the head-to-head record provides additional nuances. The last match in February ended 1-1, and overall, the two teams have drawn three of their last five encounters. It is striking that in all five of these games, at least two goals were scored and both teams scored regularly, which suggests a rather open game with chances on both sides.
The bookmakers see Frankfurt as the clear favorites due to their home record, current form, and Wolfsburg’s negative run. A win for Eintracht Frankfurt is considered the most likely scenario, but a high-scoring game with plenty of chances for both attacking lines or a narrow draw are also conceivable if Wolfsburg are more stable defensively and strike on the counter.
Eintracht Frankfurt to win is the main trend, and markets such as Over 1.5 or Over 2.5 goals are attractive given recent results, while the Both Teams to Score: Yes market seems well justified in view of previous encounters. Overall, Frankfurt are clear favorites going into this game, while Wolfsburg desperately need points but appear unstable; the decisive factor will be whether the visitors can reduce their defensive errors faster than Eintracht can reproduce the attacking quality they have shown in recent games.
- Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
- Date and time: November 30, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
- Competition: Bundesliga (Matchday 12)
From a betting perspective, there is a lot to be said for Eintracht Frankfurt winning. Despite their clear Champions League defeat against Atalanta, Eintracht are clearly in better form, as shown by performances such as their 4-3 win in Cologne, and the bookmakers rate them as favorites with odds of around 1.7. Wolfsburg are only in 15th place with eight points, have lost four Bundesliga games in a row and have to cope with a long list of absences, including regular striker Jonas Wind and winger Jesper Lindstrøm, with a total of around nine players missing.
At the same time, there are many indications that this will be a high-scoring encounter. The market for over 3.5 goals is attractive, as Frankfurt’s game in Cologne produced seven goals and Wolfsburg has scored in around 80% of its recent encounters. Both defensive lines have recently shown significant weaknesses, with Frankfurt conceding three goals in six minutes against Atalanta and Wolfsburg conceding three goals against Leverkusen before half-time. In addition, Eintracht will be without Hugo Larsson and Can Uzun in defensive midfield, which could open up space in the center and help the Wolves score despite their poor conversion rate. The betting markets see a draw or away win at odds of around 4.2 as significantly less likely, but not out of the question.
Frankfurt form & record check
Eintracht Frankfurt is currently showing two sides to its game. In the Bundesliga, it has 20 points and is in sixth place, and the 4-3 win in Cologne was a clear statement despite the late wobble. Ansgar Burkardt made a decisive contribution to the away win with a brace, his seventh and eighth goals of the season, after Eintracht had previously celebrated a narrow home win against Mainz.
Internationally, however, things are much more difficult. The 3-0 home defeat against Atalanta was particularly painful because three goals were conceded within six minutes immediately after the break and the defense completely collapsed. In five Champions League games, Frankfurt has conceded 14 goals and won only one game, which is currently only enough for 28th place in the defensive statistics of Europe’s premier club competition. Stefan Effenberg was equally clear in his criticism of the team’s performances in Europe and issued a warning ahead of the upcoming clash with Barcelona.
Nevertheless, the team appears more stable in the league. With Kevin Zetterer in goal, Eintracht has kept three clean sheets in five Bundesliga games, which seems to have settled the competition with Kauã Santos for the time being. At the same time, the personnel situation is becoming tighter, with Burkardt out indefinitely after his calf injury and Hugo Larsson still missing due to a muscle injury. Only the possible return of Can Uzun on December 1 provides a small ray of hope. The table is very tight, with Hoffenheim level on points and Stuttgart only two points ahead. The home game against Wolfsburg therefore offers the chance to carry the momentum from Cologne forward, put the 0-3 defeat against Atalanta out of their minds, and consolidate their good Bundesliga record.
Dino Toppmöller is likely to opt for a back three again, with Collins, Koch, and Theate probably lining up in front of goalkeeper Kevin Zetterer. Hugo Larsson and Can Uzun are out with muscle injuries in defensive and central midfield, so it looks likely that Skhiri and Dahoud will form the central midfield duo. Doan could start on the right and Brown on the left. In attack, Wahi will likely play alongside Knauff, with Chaïbi behind them as a creative playmaker. It remains to be seen whether Toppmöller will stick with the 3-4-1-2 system or adjust it due to personnel shortages.
The back three is intended to provide defensive stability while also integrating the wingers as important sources of width. With Skhiri and Dahoud in the center, a ball-oriented, well-staggered midfield is more likely than great creative depth, which explains Chaïbi’s role as an offensive link player behind the two strikers. For this very reason, many attacks could come from the wings, with pace, crosses, and quick transitions. Depending on how the game progresses, adjustments are conceivable, such as a switch to a 3-5-2 or 3-4-2-1 to increase presence in midfield, or a switch to a 4-2-3-1 if more defensive cover is needed at the full-back positions.
Wolfsburg Form & Record Check
VfL Wolfsburg is in deep crisis. After 11 games, they have only eight points and are in 15th place, which means they are only one point ahead of the relegation zone. Their form is clearly on the decline, with four defeats in their last five Bundesliga games and a surprise cup exit against Holstein Kiel speaking for themselves. Only the 1-0 win at HSV at the end of October stands out as a positive result.
The change of coach has also had no lasting effect so far. Interim coach Daniel Bauer has not yet been able to reverse the trend, as symbolized by the match against Bayer Leverkusen, in which Wolfsburg were already 3-0 down at half-time despite courageous, high pressing. Coordination problems in defense led to quick goals, and Vavro’s goal in the 57th minute came far too late.
The personnel situation is further exacerbating the situation. Key players such as Jonas Wind, who is out indefinitely after thigh surgery, and Bence Dárdai, who is out for the entire season with a cruciate ligament rupture, are unavailable. Added to this are the absences of Lindstrøm, Maehle, Paredes, and other players, with the imminent departure of Amoura threatening to leave another gap in the attack.
The club is aware of the problem. Yannick Gerhardt publicly called for the brutal reality to be acknowledged, indirectly referring to the many coaching changes and the dismissal of sporting director Schindzielorz, which have left a noticeable sense of unease. There is currently a wide gap between ambition and reality at VfL, with the focus currently more on the bottom than the top.
Coach Daniel Bauer is expected to stick with his usual 4-2-3-1 formation, but will have to make several adjustments due to numerous absences. Amoura is likely to get the nod in attack, as Jonas Wind is out for the long term following thigh surgery and Bence Dárdai is also unavailable after tearing his cruciate ligament.
Maehle and Fischer are out with injuries in defense, which is why Zehnter could be an option at left-back. Arnold and Souza are expected to organize and secure the game in front of the defense in the double six, while the attacking midfield positions will be filled depending on the remaining personnel situation.
Frankfurt – Wolfsburg Head-to-head comparison & statistics
The record of recent head-to-head matches is surprisingly even. In the last five encounters, both Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg have celebrated one victory each, with three draws between the two teams. The last two games ended 1-1 in February 2025 and 2-1 for Frankfurt in September 2024, with Eintracht winning away on that occasion.
There were almost always plenty of goals. At least two goals were scored in all five games, with Wolfsburg scoring in each of these matches and Frankfurt in four out of five. Both defenses regularly conceded goals, confirming the impression of rather open matches with chances on both sides. Interestingly, a clear pattern emerged over three consecutive encounters, with Wolfsburg scoring at least one goal in the first half in each game, while Frankfurt always conceded a goal in this phase. After the break, however, the action often slowed down somewhat, with fewer than two goals scored in the second half in the last three games, meaning that the course was usually set before halftime.
