Match report

Hamburger SV Stuns VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 in Bundesliga

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
1–2
FT
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Mar 7, 2026

In a dramatic Bundesliga encounter, Hamburger SV stuns VfL Wolfsburg with a 2-1 victory. Despite going down to ten men early on due to a red card for Marius Müller, Wolfsburg took the lead through a penalty by Christian Eriksen. However, two more penalties secured Hamburger SV the win, with Luka Vuskovic and Josip Dompe converting from the spot. Both teams saw multiple yellow cards and made several substitutions to navigate through the intense match.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Wolfsburg's Marius Müller received a red card in the 0th minute.
  • • Christian Eriksen scored the opening goal from a penalty in the 22nd minute.
  • • Luka Vuskovic equalized with a penalty in the 33rd minute.
  • • Josip Dompe scored the winning goal from a penalty in the 58th minute.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 18 J. Adjetey (D)
  • 15 M. Jenz (D)
  • 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 41 J. Burger
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 5 Vini Souza (M)
  • 6 J. Belocian (M)
  • 19 J. Lindstrom (F)
  • 24 C. Eriksen (F)
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Muller
  • 27 M. Arnold
  • 3 D. Vavro
  • 26 S. Kumbedi
  • 37 P. Hensel
  • 10 L. Majer
  • 9 M. Amoura
  • 11 A. Daghim
  • 7 K. Shiogai

Hamburger SV

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Heuer Fernandes (G)
  • 8 D. Elfadli (D)
  • 44 L. Vuskovic (D)
  • 25 J. Torunarigha (D)
  • 2 W. Mikelbrencis (M)
  • 6 A. S. Lokonga (M)
  • 21 N. Remberg (M)
  • 28 M. Muheim (M)
  • 27 P. Otele (F)
  • 7 J. Dompe (F)
  • 11 R. Konigsdorffer (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Tangvik
  • 20 F. Vieira
  • 19 D. Downs
  • 45 F. Balde
  • 49 O. Stange
  • 15 Y. Poulsen
  • 9 R. Glatzel
  • 16 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 17 W. Omari

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    ?' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Red Card
    Marius Müller

    Argument

  2. Hamburger SV
    ?' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    F. Balde

    Argument

  3. Hamburger SV
    20' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    D. Elfadli

    Foul

  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    22' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Penalty
    C. Eriksen
  5. Hamburger SV
    31' Hamburger SV Var · Penalty confirmed
    L. Vuskovic
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    32' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Moritz Jenz

    Foul

  7. Hamburger SV
    33' Hamburger SV Goal · Penalty
    L. Vuskovic
  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    45' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lindstrom

    Argument

  9. Hamburger SV
    46' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Elfadli · On: W. Omari
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    57' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Jonas Adjei Adjetey

    Persistent fouling

  11. Hamburger SV
    58' Hamburger SV Goal · Penalty
    J. Dompe
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    60' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: L. Majer
  13. VfL Wolfsburg
    60' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lindstrom · On: M. Amoura
  14. VfL Wolfsburg
    60' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Burger · On: A. Daghim
  15. Hamburger SV
    67' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Otele · On: Fábio Vieira
  16. Hamburger SV
    67' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Dompe · On: Y. Poulsen
  17. VfL Wolfsburg
    69' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Pejcinovic · On: K. Shiogai
  18. Hamburger SV
    77' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Konigsdorffer · On: D. Downs
  19. VfL Wolfsburg
    78' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Moritz Jenz · On: Maximilian Arnold
  20. Hamburger SV
    86' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Mikelbrencis · On: G. Gocholeishvili
  21. Hamburger SV
    90'+6 Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Fábio Vieira

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Hamburger SV
Fouls 18 6
Pass Accuracy 72% 71%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 391 374
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 2.20 1.82
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 280 267
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early dismissal of Marius Müller from VfL Wolfsburg significantly shifted the momentum in favor of Hamburger SV.
  • ▸ Two successful penalty conversions by Luka Vuskovic and Josip Dompe turned the game around for Hamburger SV, ensuring their victory over the 10-man Wolfsburg.