VfL Wolfsburg vs FC Bayern Munich Prediction 9 May 2026

Despite sharing the same nickname of “the Wolves,” the two sides are experiencing completely different seasons. Wolfsburg are enduring one of the darkest campaigns in their modern history and are still fighting to avoid relegation to Bundesliga 2. Following matches against Bayer Leverkusen (3-6), Eintracht Frankfurt (1-2), Union Berlin (2-1), Borussia Monchengladbach (0-0), and Freiburg (1-1), they sit only sixteenth in the standings with 26 points and a worrying goal difference of 42:67.

Bayern, meanwhile, continue to entertain regardless of circumstances. Vincent Kompany’s side already secured the Bundesliga title, but that has not slowed down their attacking football in the slightest. Last weekend, the Bavarians played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Heidenheim, while earlier they comfortably defeated Freiburg (3-2), St. Pauli (5-0), Stuttgart (4-2), and Mainz (4-3). Bayern have collected an incredible 83 points this season and scored a staggering 116 goals, by far the best attacking record in the league.

What makes this fixture especially interesting is the motivation on both sides. Wolfsburg are desperate for points in their battle for survival and simply cannot afford to play cautiously in front of their own supporters. Bayern, on the other hand, rarely change their aggressive style regardless of the situation and continue to attack with freedom and confidence even after clinching the title.

Considering Wolfsburg’s defensive problems and Bayern’s relentless attacking power, this encounter has all the ingredients for a spectacular and open contest. Chances should arrive regularly at both ends, and another high-scoring Bundesliga thriller looks highly likely.

Over 3.5 goals in the match 1.77