Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-3 VfL Wolfsburg: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-3 VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

VfL Wolfsburg secured a 3-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The visitors took an early lead when Patrick Wimmer scored in the 4th minute, assisted by Lovro Majer, but Borussia Mönchengladbach equalised through an own goal by Konstantinos Koulierakis in the 22nd minute. Wolfsburg then regained control with Mohamed Amoura netting in the 30th minute, followed by Patrick Wimmer’s second goal in the 34th minute, assisted by Christian Eriksen, establishing a two-goal cushion by half-time. This result extended Wolfsburg’s recent upturn in form, following a win and a draw in their last three league games, while Borussia Mönchengladbach’s defeat ended a run of three unbeaten matches.

The second half saw Borussia Mönchengladbach push forward with substitutions like Wael Mohya and Grant-Leon Ranos entering in the 57th minute, and Kevin Stöger and Lukas Ullrich in the 70th, but they failed to convert pressure into goals. Wolfsburg managed the game effectively, making changes such as Mattias Svanberg replacing Patrick Wimmer in the 69th minute, and later swaps including Dzenan Pejcinovic for Mohamed Amoura in the 83rd. VAR checks occurred, including one on Lovro Majer in the 23rd minute and others on Haris Tabakovic, but none altered the scoreline, allowing Wolfsburg to see out the win comfortably. Coming off a mixed recent form with two losses before their current winning streak, Wolfsburg showed resilience, contrasting Borussia Mönchengladbach’s solid home win in their previous outing.

Borussia Mönchengladbach held 58% possession and earned six corners compared to Wolfsburg’s three, suggesting they controlled much of the ball and created territorial pressure, yet their 50 successful dribbles against Wolfsburg’s 33 indicate a more direct approach that didn’t yield enough clear chances. Wolfsburg, with just 42% possession, were efficient in transition, recording two assists while Borussia Mönchengladbach had none, and they picked up the game’s only yellow card for Lovro Majer in the 28th minute, with no red cards or penalties for either side.

Both teams utilised substitutions effectively, with Borussia Mönchengladbach making four changes—Wael Mohya replacing Giovanni Reyna and Grant-Leon Ranos coming on for Jens Castrop at 57 minutes, followed by Kevin Stöger for Shuto Machino and Lukas Ullrich for Luca Netz at 70 minutes—aiming to inject energy. Wolfsburg used all five, starting with Mattias Svanberg for Patrick Wimmer at 69 minutes, then Dzenan Pejcinovic for Mohamed Amoura and Denis Vavro for Lovro Majer at 83 minutes, and late switches of Vinicius de Souza Costa for Yannick Gerhardt at 90 minutes plus Pharell Hensel for Christian Eriksen in stoppage time, helping them maintain their lead without injury-time goals from either team.

The match turned decisively in the first half, starting with Patrick Wimmer’s opener in the 4th minute, assisted by Lovro Majer, which set an early tone for Wolfsburg’s counter-attacking threat. Borussia Mönchengladbach responded with an own goal from Konstantinos Koulierakis in the 22nd minute, but Wolfsburg quickly retook the lead through Mohamed Amoura’s strike in the 30th minute and extended it with Patrick Wimmer’s second in the 34th, assisted by Christian Eriksen. A yellow card to Lovro Majer in the 28th minute added tension, though it didn’t lead to further sanctions.

Substitutions played a role in the second half, with Borussia Mönchengladbach bringing on Wael Mohya for Giovanni Reyna and Grant-Leon Ranos for Jens Castrop at 57 minutes to chase the game, but VAR interventions—like the check on Lovro Majer early on and later ones involving Haris Tabakovic—did not result in changes, allowing Wolfsburg to hold firm through their own changes, such as Mattias Svanberg replacing the influential Patrick Wimmer at 69 minutes.

Borussia Mönchengladbach lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on width through players like Luca Netz, who was later replaced by Lukas Ullrich, and midfield creativity from Giovanni Reyna before his substitution for Wael Mohya. Key partnerships included Jens Castrop in the engine room until Grant-Leon Ranos came on, with Shuto Machino leading the attack prior to Kevin Stöger’s introduction, though the setup struggled to break down Wolfsburg’s defence despite territorial dominance.

VfL Wolfsburg deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, emphasising attacking midfield roles for players like Lovro Majer, who assisted early before earning a yellow card and being substituted for Denis Vavro, and Christian Eriksen, who provided an assist prior to his late replacement by Pharell Hensel. Standout contributions came from Patrick Wimmer in the forward line until Mattias Svanberg took over, with Mohamed Amoura partnering effectively up front before Dzenan Pejcinovic entered, supported by Yannick Gerhardt in midfield who made way for Vinicius de Souza Costa.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Patrick Wimmer, who starred for VfL Wolfsburg with two goals in the first half, directly influencing the result despite no assists, big chances created or key passes in his stats. His early strike in the 4th minute and follow-up in the 34th showcased clinical finishing that turned the game, before he was substituted for彼此 for Mattias Svanberg in the 69th minute.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs VfL Wolfsburg (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs FSV Mainz 05 (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs RB Leipzig (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Heidenheim (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs FC Köln (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs FC Union Berlin (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Werder Bremen (A)

Borussia Mönchengladbach have just suffered a 1-3 home defeat to VfL Wolfsburg, leaving them in 11th place on 16 points after a run of form that included wins over FSV Mainz 05, Heidenheim and FC Köln, plus a draw with RB Leipzig. They now face a tough test against Borussia Dortmund on 19 December 2025 at 19:30, with the opposition sitting third on 28 points, making this a chance for Borussia Mönchengladbach to bounce back and close the gap on the European spots.

VfL Wolfsburg have just claimed a 3-1 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, boosting them to 13th place on 15 points following back-to-back victories after a draw with Eintracht Frankfurt and earlier losses to Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Werder Bremen. Their next fixture is against SC Freiburg on 20 December 2025 at 14:30, with the opponents in 10th on 16 points, offering Wolfsburg an opportunity to build momentum and pull further clear of the relegation zone.

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