Prediction for match VfL Wolfsburg — Heidenheim, 17.01.2026

Match Analysis: VfL Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim

On January 17, 2026, a Bundesliga match will take place between VfL Wolfsburg and Heidenheim. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for VfL Wolfsburg is at 1.79, a draw is priced at 4.16, and a victory for Heidenheim is offered at 4.62. The probabilities are distributed as follows: VfL Wolfsburg - 55.01%, draw - 23.67%, Heidenheim - 21.31%. These numbers suggest that VfL Wolfsburg are the favorites, but the percentage difference indicates a competitive match. There is also increased attention to the totals, given both teams' recent scoring performances.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, VfL Wolfsburg has an average possession of 46.8%, receives 1.6 yellow cards, commits 10.6 fouls, and is caught offside 2 times per game. Heidenheim holds the ball 48.4% of the time, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 10.6 fouls, and is caught offside 2.2 times. In their last three games, VfL Wolfsburg played as follows: 14.01.2026 - VfL Wolfsburg vs St. Pauli - 2-1, 11.01.2026 - Bayern Munich vs VfL Wolfsburg - 8-1, 20.12.2025 - VfL Wolfsburg vs Freiburg - 3-4. Heidenheim's recent results are: 13.01.2026 - Mainz 05 vs Heidenheim - 2-1, 10.01.2026 - Heidenheim vs Cologne - 2-2, 21.12.2025 - Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich - 0-4. The last head-to-head match was on 23.08.2025: Heidenheim vs VfL Wolfsburg - 1-3.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five games, VfL Wolfsburg has an average total of 5.4 goals per game, scoring 2.4 and conceding 3. Heidenheim has an average total of 3.4, with 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded. Both teams have a 5 out of 5 record on over 2.5 goals, confirming high scoring potential. In the first half, VfL Wolfsburg has 5 out of 5 on over 1.5 goals, while Heidenheim has 2 out of 5. In the second half, VfL Wolfsburg records 3 out of 5 on over 1.5, Heidenheim 4 out of 5. VfL Wolfsburg most frequently scores between the 16th-30th and 46th-60th minutes (24% each) and concedes most often in the first 15 minutes (27%). Heidenheim scores most frequently between the 46th-60th minute (38%) and concedes in three different intervals: 31st-45th, 46th-60th, and 76th-90th minutes (22% each). These figures suggest a high likelihood of a high-scoring match, especially considering both teams' consistent over 2.5 goal records and second-half scoring trends. A bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.69 looks logical, given both teams' goal profiles and scoring frequencies.

Corner Totals Analysis

VfL Wolfsburg averages 2.8 corners per game, while Heidenheim averages 5. In the last 5 meetings, both teams recorded 2 out of 5 on over 9.5 corners. The closest line to the average sum (7.8) is the 7.5 total: over 7.5 corners is at 1.28, under 7.5 at 3.23. You can also consider the 8.5 total: over 8.5 at 1.51, under 8.5 at 2.39. In the corners market, VfL Wolfsburg is favored with odds of 1.78. Statistically, a bet on over 7.5 corners seems justified, considering Heidenheim consistently delivers more than 5 corners per game, and VfL Wolfsburg may add attacking activity.