Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich predictions and betting tips – Bavarians back in Bundesliga action

Bayern Munich are out of the Champions League following an aggregate defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals. 

Can Vincent Kompany’s side bounce back against Wolfsburg on Saturday, or will this be a rare loss in the Bundesliga for the champions? Here is what to expect.

Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich head to head overview

• Date: Saturday 9th May.
• Kick-off: 5.30pm. 
• Venue: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany.
• Where to watch: Sky Sports Football.
• Referee: 
• VAR: Yes.
• Last meeting: 11th January 2026; Bayern Munich 8-1 Wolfsburg.
• Last 10 matches: Wolfsburg – 0 wins; Bayern Munich – 9 wins; Draws – 1.
• Favourite to win: Bayern Munich.

Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich predicted lineups

• Wolfsburg expected lineup: Grabara; Belocian, Vavro, Koulierakis; Kumbedi, Wimmer, Souza Eriksen, Maehle; Pejcinovic, Daghim.
• Bayern Munich expected lineup: Urbit; Stanisic, Kim, Tah, Ito; Pavlovic, Ndiaye; Karl, Goretzka, Musiala; Jackson.

Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich predictions

For Bayern Munich, the dream is over. There will be no seventh Champions League trophy in the cabinet this year.

Vincent Kompany’s men lost the first leg of their semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, going down to a 5-4 defeat in one of the most thrilling games in recent memory.

PSG drew first blood in the return fixture at the Allianz Arena, as Ousmane Dembele extended their aggregate advantage in the third minute.

Bayern Munich found the back of the net to maintain their record of having scored in every game this season, but it was a case of too little, too late. 

Harry Kane’s equaliser on the night did not arrive until the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, after which there was hardly any time for Bayern to score the second goal that would have forced extra time.

“Sadly we’re not in the final,” Kompany said afterwards. “We have to acknowledge that we played against great opponents. 

“The Champions League is over for us for now, but there’ll be more moments, more opportunities and that’s also great motivation for me… Congratulations to PSG, but we’ll try again.”

Bayern can still be proud of the season they have had, making progress in Europe while winning the Bundesliga title at a canter. However, it will take a while before the disappointment of Wednesday night has evaporated.

Wolfsburg have a miserable record against Bayern over the last few years, but perhaps this is one of the better times to face the champions.

The Wolves could do with a positive result: they are currently in the relegation play-off spot, but are outside the bottom two on goal difference alone.

Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich betting tips

Bayern Munich travel to the Volkswagen Arena to take on Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.

Bayern to respond

Bayern Munich do not have another Champions League game to look forward to, but Kompany is still likely to shuffle his pack this weekend.

A few Bayern players have been carrying injuries, while others will be rested after a busy few weeks. Kompany will also use this as an opportunity to take a closer look at some of the fringe members of his squad.

That makes Wolfsburg’s task slightly easier, but they remain underdogs for a reason. 

Even Bayern’s second string contains ample quality. On top of that, Wolfsburg have lost five and drawn two of their last seven home matches.

⚽ Back Bayern Munich to win at 4/6 with Betway ⚽

Goals on the cards

After last week’s nine-goal thriller, perhaps the biggest surprise on Wednesday was that Bayern Munich and PSG only mustered one strike each.

Saturday’s meeting between Wolfsburg and Bayern is likely to be more action-packed. After all, Bayern have already broken the record for the most goals in a Bundesliga campaign (116 and counting).

Bayern’s league games in 2025/26 are averaging 4.72 goals, while there have been over 3.5 in more than three-quarters of them.

All of which suggests the Volkswagen Arena will host a high-scoring encounter this weekend.

⚽ Tip over 3.5 goals at 5/7 with 247Bet ⚽

Karl back in fold

Lennart Karl made his return from injury against PSG, coming off the bench as Bayern Munich attempted to mount a comeback in the second half.

Karl will hope to get a few starts under his belt before the season is out, and there is a good chance he will come into the XI this weekend.

This has been a very promising campaign for Karl. To get regular minutes at the age of 18 for a Bayern team as strong as this says it all about the forward’s talent.

Karl has had a direct hand in nine goals in the Bundesliga, scoring five and setting up four more. He will be keen to reach double figures as soon as possible.

⚽ Go for Lennart Karl to score or assist at 10/11 with Lottoland ⚽

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Important historical facts about Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich for betting

Bayern Munich are unbeaten in their last 23 meetings with Wolfsburg, winning 21 of those games. Bayern Munich are averaging 3.6 goals per game in the Bundesliga this term.

Wolfsburg have not beaten Bayern Munich at home since January 2015.

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