VfL Wolfsburg vs TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Prediction 9 May 2025

With both teams having already secured their league status and no longer in contention for European places, this Friday fixture may unfold with fewer tactical restraints and more attacking freedom.

Wolfsburg’s end to the season has been particularly dismal. Winless in their last five matches, they have managed only a 2-2 draw against Mainz while suffering defeats to Union Berlin (0:1), RB Leipzig (2:3), Freiburg (0:1), and most recently, a crushing 0:4 loss to Borussia Dortmund. The Wolves have slipped to 12th place in the table, holding 39 points and a nearly even goal difference of 53:52 — a reflection of their defensive vulnerabilities.

Hoffenheim, who finished in a European spot last season, have struggled significantly this term and currently sit 15th with 31 points and a concerning goal difference of 44:62. Though now safe from relegation, their recent outings have been turbulent: a 1:3 defeat to RB Leipzig, a 2:0 win over Mainz, close losses to Freiburg (2:3) and Borussia Dortmund (2:3), and a chaotic 4:4 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach.

With neither side under real pressure and both showing leaky defenses in recent weeks, this matchup is unlikely to be a cagey affair. Expect an open game with plenty of goalmouth action — one that may favor the neutrals more than the tacticians.

Over 2.5 goals in the match 1.51