Match report
SC Freiburg Stuns VfL Wolfsburg 4-3 in Bundesliga Clash
VfL Wolfsburg
3–4
FT
SC Freiburg
Dec 20, 2025
SC Freiburg secured a stunning victory against VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, edging out their opponents 4-3. Despite falling behind early to goals from D. Pejcinovic and another own goal from J. Seelt, SC Freiburg managed to turn the game around with crucial strikes by P. Treu, an impressive penalty conversion by V. Grifo, and a late goal from D. Scherhant.
Key Facts
- • SC Freiburg defeated VfL Wolfsburg 4-3 in the Bundesliga match.
- • P. Treu opened the scoring for SC Freiburg with an early goal, assisted by Y. Suzuki.
- • D. Pejcinovic scored two goals for VfL Wolfsburg and received assists from P. Wimmer.
- • V. Grifo successfully converted a penalty in the 56th minute to give SC Freiburg their third goal.
- • J. Seelt's own goal in the 71st minute further secured SC Freiburg's lead.
Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Grabara (G)
- 26 S. Kumbedi (D)
- 14 J. Seelt (D)
- 4 K. Koulierakis (D)
- 25 A. Zehnter (D)
- 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
- 27 M. Arnold (M)
- 24 C. Eriksen (M)
- 10 L. Majer (M)
- 39 P. Wimmer (M)
- 17 D. Pejcinovic (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Pervan
- 41 J. Burger
- 15 M. Jenz
- 2 K. Fischer
- 37 P. Hensel
- 32 M. Svanberg
- 19 J. Lindstrom
- 5 Vini Souza
- 11 A. Daghim
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Atubolu (G)
- 17 L. Kubler (D)
- 28 M. Ginter (D)
- 5 A. Jung (D)
- 30 C. Gunter (D)
- 8 M. Eggestein (M)
- 6 P. Osterhage (M)
- 29 P. Treu (M)
- 14 Y. Suzuki (M)
- 44 J. Manzambi (M)
- 9 L. Holer (F)
Substitutes
- 21 F. Muller
- 33 J. Makengo
- 43 B. Ogbus
- 65 K. Steinmann
- 27 N. Hofler
- 32 V. Grifo
- 7 D. Scherhant
- 20 J. Adamu
- 31 I. Matanovic
Timeline
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5' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalP. Treu · Assist: Y. Suzuki -
13' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal GoalD. Pejcinovic · Assist: P. Wimmer -
46' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Osterhage · On: V. Grifo -
49' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal GoalD. Pejcinovic -
56' SC Freiburg Goal · PenaltyV. Grifo -
67' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Treu · On: D. Scherhant -
68' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Majer · On: M. Svanberg -
69' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal GoalD. Pejcinovic · Assist: P. Wimmer -
71' SC Freiburg Goal · Own GoalJ. Seelt -
78' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalD. Scherhant · Assist: J. Manzambi -
79' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Manzambi · On: N. Hofler -
79' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Holer · On: J. Adamu -
80' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Eriksen · On: J. Lindstrom -
80' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Wimmer · On: A. Daghim -
82' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow CardMaximilian ArnoldFoul
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83' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardA. JungFoul
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88' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4Off: Saël Kumbedi · On: J. Burger -
90'+1 SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Suzuki · On: I. Matanovic
Match Stats
| Stat | VfL Wolfsburg | SC Freiburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 477 | 371 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| xG | 1.66 | 3.53 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 389 | 297 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ SC Freiburg took an early lead with P. Treu scoring a goal at the 5th minute, followed by VfL Wolfsburg equalizing through D. Pejcinovic's goal in the 13th minute.
- ▸ VfL Wolfsburg regained the lead via another goal from D. Pejcinovic and an own goal by J. Seelt, but SC Freiburg responded with a penalty conversion from V. Grifo and a late game-winning strike from D. Scherhant in the 78th minute.