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Bundesliga · Round 30
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Wolfsburg come from behind to beat Union Berlin 2-1 in the 30th round of the Bundesliga
Goal from Patrick Wimmer still in the first half and the definition of Dženan Pejčinović secure the three points for the visiting team, which also improves the goal difference.
VfL Wolfsburg emerged victorious against 1. FC Union Berlin in Berlin, with a 2-1 win in the last match of the 30th round. The triumph, secured by Patrick Wimmer at 11 minutes and consolidated by Dženan Pejčinović shortly after the interval, puts the northern German team in a position to fight for European spots.
Incidents
1. VFL
11'⚽
Patrick Wimmer
46'⚽
Dženan Pejčinović
58'🟨
Jeanuël Belocian
78'🟨
Rani Khedira
85'⚽
Oliver Burke
Como o jogo se desenhou
The match began with Wolfsburg setting the pace, and at 11 minutes Patrick Wimmer opened the scoring after excellent movement in the area. Union Berlin tried to react, but came up against a well-positioned defense that conceded only two shots on goal. The territorial dominance of the visiting team was reflected in 54% possession of the ball, although the effectiveness was limited.
Statistics
Attack
2Big chances missed0
1Through balls0
46Touches in penalty area10
3Fouled in final third1
0Offsides1
Defending
7Total tackles20
71%Tackles won50%
10Interceptions8
48Recoveries40
28Clearances55
Duels
50%Duels50%
11Dispossessed3
27/66 (41%)Ground duels39/66 (59%)
35/58 (60%)Aerial duels23/58 (40%)
6/15 (40%)Dribbles8/12 (67%)
Goalkeeping
2Total saves6
-1.05Goals prevented-0.06
1Big saves1
1High claims0
1Punches2
3Goal kicks12
Match overview
54%Ball possession46%
1.79Expected goals0.19
3Big chances0
11Corner kicks4
13Fouls15
433Passes399
15Free kicks13
1Yellow cards1
Passes
331Accurate passes286
27Throw-ins15
84Final third entries58
95/146 (65%)Final third phase37/91 (41%)
43/78 (55%)Long balls24/74 (32%)
12/39 (31%)Crosses1/10 (10%)
Shots
25Total shots5
7Shots on target4
1Hit woodwork0
13Shots off target1
5Blocked shots0
17Shots inside box3
8Shots outside box2
Match Highlights
Shortly after the interval, Dženan Pejčinović extended the lead at 46 minutes, converting the only major chance created by the Germans. Union Berlin responded at 85 minutes with Oliver Burke, who took advantage of a cross to end the scoring, but the late goal did not prevent the defeat. There were no cards and the atmosphere remained disciplined.
What the Numbers Say
The numbers reveal a marked contrast: Union Berlin took 25 shots, 7 of which were on goal, but only one was converted. Wolfsburg, with just 5 shots, was more clinical, scoring twice and registering four shots on goal. The expected goals (xG) statistics showed 1.79 for the home team, indicating that they created opportunities, but were unable to turn possession into effective goals. The number of big chances (3) also highlights the inability to finish in front of the opposing defense.
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
VfL Wolfsburg
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Jeanuël BelocianBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Borussia M'gladbach.
What Changes Now
With the three points, Wolfsburg advances in the fight for a Europa League spot, while Union Berlin remains in the risk zone of relegation, needing to add points in the next rounds to move away from the drop zone. Wolfsburg's next commitment will be against Borussia Mönchengladbach, while Union Berlin hosts Eintracht Frankfurt, matches that can define the course of both campaigns.