Match report
Werder Bremen Stuns VfL Wolfsburg with Late Comeback (2-1) - Bundesliga
Werder Bremen
2–1
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
Nov 7, 2025
Werder Bremen staged an impressive comeback, overcoming an early goal from M. Svanberg of VfL Wolfsburg to clinch a 2-1 victory at home in the Bundesliga. Goals by J. Stage and S. Mbangula ensured a memorable win for the hosts.
Key Facts
- • Werder Bremen defeated VfL Wolfsburg with a final score of 2-1.
- • M. Svanberg scored an early goal for Wolfsburg in the 28th minute.
- • J. Stage equalized for Werder Bremen at 67 minutes, followed by S. Mbangula's winning goal in the 90th minute.
- • Werder Bremen made multiple substitutions including J. Njinmah and K. Topp to turn the game.
Lineups
Werder Bremen
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 M. Backhaus (G)
- 3 Y. Sugawara (D)
- 5 A. Pieper (D)
- 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
- 32 M. Friedl (D)
- 6 J. Stage (M)
- 14 S. Lynen (M)
- 11 J. Njinmah (M)
- 20 R. Schmid (M)
- 17 M. Grull (M)
- 9 K. Topp (F)
Substitutes
- 13 K. Hein
- 23 I. Schmidt
- 22 J. Malatini
- 28 S. Alvero
- 24 P. Covic
- 18 C. Puertas
- 10 L. Bittencourt
- 44 V. Boniface
- 7 S. Mbangula
VfL Wolfsburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Grabara (G)
- 26 S. Kumbedi (D)
- 14 J. Seelt (D)
- 15 M. Jenz (D)
- 25 A. Zehnter (D)
- 27 M. Arnold (M)
- 5 Vini Souza (M)
- 11 A. Daghim (M)
- 24 C. Eriksen (M)
- 32 M. Svanberg (M)
- 9 M. Amoura (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Pervan
- 3 D. Vavro
- 4 K. Koulierakis
- 41 J. Burger
- 7 A. Skov Olsen
- 37 P. Hensel
- 39 P. Wimmer
- 17 D. Pejcinovic
- 23 J. Wind
Timeline
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28' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal GoalM. Svanberg · Assist: Saël Kumbedi -
61' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardM. FriedlFoul
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65' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Njinmah · On: V. Boniface -
65' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Topp · On: S. Mbangula -
67' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Svanberg · On: P. Wimmer -
80' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Coulibaly · On: I. Schmidt -
80' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Amoura · On: J. Wind -
83' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalJ. Stage · Assist: Y. Sugawara -
86' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4Off: Senne Lynen · On: C. Puertas -
86' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Grull · On: L. Bittencourt -
87' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Daghim · On: A. Skov Olsen -
87' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Eriksen · On: D. Pejcinovic -
90'+6 Werder Bremen Card · Yellow CardR. SchmidFoul
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90' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal GoalS. Mbangula · Assist: V. Boniface
Match Stats
| Stat | Werder Bremen | VfL Wolfsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 7 |
| Corners | 13 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 566 | 405 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | 1.45 | 0.57 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 490 | 318 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Stage’s equalizing goal at 67 minutes marked a turning point, reigniting Werder Bremen's hopes.
- ▸ S. Mbangula's decisive goal in injury time sealed the win for Werder Bremen, providing a dramatic finish to the match.