German 2.Bundesliga
2026-10-31 - Wolfsburg vs VfL Osnabruck
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2. Bundesliga
Volkswagen Arena – Wolfsburg
Saturday, 31st October 2026 - kickoff 13:00 CET
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg are still among the leading sides in the 2.Bundesliga, but Wednesday's cup exit at SC Freiburg will sting. They scored twice away from home but still lost 3-2. That game continued the pattern of many goals in their entertaining matches, but defensive mistakes have cost them.
Coach Tobias Strobl wants a tighter defensive display after the cup exit to avoid surprises. Wolfsburg will also be keen to respond after their 1-1 league draw against VfL Bochum last weekend.
I like Wolfsburg’s attack this season. They have scored 23 goals in nine league matches, the most in the 2.Bundesliga, and average 55% possession. They usually look to break teams down through patient build-up rather than long balls.
Their seven goals from outside the box are also a league-high. That gives them another way to trouble defences that sit deep.
Rogério, Fraser Hornby, Trevor Benedict, Pharell Hensel and Mattias Svanberg are listed as unavailable. With another match just three days after the cup tie, Strobl may rotate some tired players, but Wolfsburg have enough depth to cope.
VfL Osnabrück
VfL Osnabrück travel with confidence after beating Greuther Fürth 3-0 last Sunday. That ended a four-game winless run, which included two draws and two defeats.
Their counterattacking game was especially effective, with Daniel Kofi Kyereh scoring once and assisting another.
VfL Osnabrück sit in mid-table, four points behind Wolfsburg. They have recorded more shots from counterattacks than any other team in the 2.Bundesliga, and will likely use that as a strategy in this game as well.
Captain Jannik Müller is doubtful after training individually during the week, but the rest of the squad is available.
The Betting Verdict
Wolfsburg have the stronger squad and a much better attack, but VfL Osnabrück restored their confidence after last week's 3-0 win.
Still, I lean towards the home win at around 1.55. Wolfsburg have scored 23 goals in nine 2.Bundesliga games, and their possession game should create enough chances at home.
Wolfsburg are also unbeaten at home so far (two wins, two draws), so take them to win at fair odds.
The Pick :
Wolfsburg 2-1 VfL Osnabrück
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Wolfsburg to win at odds of 1.55 with Bet365
