Match report

Werder Bremen Stuns VfL Wolfsburg with Late Comeback (2-1) - Bundesliga

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
2–1
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
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

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    28' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Svanberg · Assist: Saël Kumbedi
  2. Werder Bremen
    61' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Friedl

    Foul

  3. Werder Bremen
    65' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Njinmah · On: V. Boniface
  4. Werder Bremen
    65' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Topp · On: S. Mbangula
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    67' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Svanberg · On: P. Wimmer
  6. Werder Bremen
    80' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Coulibaly · On: I. Schmidt
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    80' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Amoura · On: J. Wind
  8. Werder Bremen
    83' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stage · Assist: Y. Sugawara
  9. Werder Bremen
    86' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Senne Lynen · On: C. Puertas
  10. Werder Bremen
    86' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Grull · On: L. Bittencourt
  11. VfL Wolfsburg
    87' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Daghim · On: A. Skov Olsen
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    87' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: D. Pejcinovic
  13. Werder Bremen
    90'+6 Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    R. Schmid

    Foul

  14. Werder Bremen
    90' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. 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.