Match report

Borussia Dortmund Secures Narrow Victory Over VfL Wolfsburg In Bundesliga

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
1–2
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Feb 7, 2026

Borussia Dortmund managed to secure a narrow victory over VfL Wolfsburg in an intense Bundesliga match, finishing with a score of 2–1. Despite early setbacks and yellow cards, both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • J. Brandt scored for Borussia Dortmund at minute 38.
  • • Konstantinos Koulierakis equalized for VfL Wolfsburg at minute 52.
  • • S. Guirassy secured the win for Borussia Dortmund with a late goal in the 87th minute.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 2 K. Fischer (D)
  • 3 D. Vavro (D)
  • 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
  • 6 J. Belocian (D)
  • 24 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 11 A. Daghim (M)
  • 7 K. Shiogai (M)
  • 40 K. Paredes (M)
  • 9 M. Amoura (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Muller
  • 41 J. Burger
  • 18 J. Adjetey
  • 37 P. Hensel
  • 32 M. Svanberg
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt
  • 19 J. Lindstrom
  • 10 L. Majer
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 25 N. Sule (D)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (M)
  • 7 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 14 M. Beier (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 5 R. Bensebaini
  • 49 L. Reggiani
  • 6 S. Ozcan
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 21 F. Silva
  • 40 S. Inacio
  • 41 M. Albert

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    17' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Fischer · On: J. Burger
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    38' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: J. Ryerson
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    47' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Daghim

    Foul

  4. Borussia Dortmund
    51' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    N. Schlotterbeck

    Handball

  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    52' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Konstantinos Koulierakis · Assist: Maximilian Arnold
  6. VfL Wolfsburg
    64' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Paredes · On: J. Lindstrom
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    64' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Shiogai · On: L. Majer
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    69' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ryerson · On: F. Silva
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    83' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Daghim · On: M. Svanberg
  10. VfL Wolfsburg
    83' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Amoura · On: D. Pejcinovic
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    87' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy · Assist: F. Silva
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    88' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Sule · On: R. Bensebaini
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    88' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: S. Ozcan
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    88' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Brandt · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  15. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+5 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Beier · On: Luca Reggiani

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 21
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 312 580
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 14
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.46 1.23
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 241 499
Shots Inside Box 6 14
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Brandt's early goal (38') put Borussia Dortmund ahead, boosting their morale.
  • ▸ Konstantinos Koulierakis' equalizer (52') reignited VfL Wolfsburg’s hopes of a comeback but was short-lived.
  • ▸ S. Guirassy's late strike in the 87th minute sealed the victory for Borussia Dortmund, providing a crucial momentum shift.