VfL Wolfsburg starts in the DFB Cup against Holstein Kiel: This is how it works!

VfL Wolfsburg starts in the DFB Cup against Holstein Kiel: This is how it works!

The DFB Cup has struck again, and tomorrow things will get serious for VfL Wolfsburg and Holstein Kiel. In the second round duel, the two teams will meet on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg goes into the game as clear favorites after steamrolling SV Hemelingen 9-0 in the first round, while Holstein Kiel only managed a 2-0 win against regional league club Homburg. Kiel has not made it to the third round since the 2020/21 season and they are desperate to end this drought.

The last matches have shown that the game could be exciting. There was a dramatic 2-2 draw in their last meeting, and the overall balance also looks positive for Wolfsburg with a win and a draw against Kiel. Footystats reports a total of two encounters in which Wolfsburg is ahead.

Wolfsburg's current form

After a bumpy start to the season in the Bundesliga, things aren't going quite well for the Wolves. There have only been two wins in the last eight games, but morale was boosted with a narrow 1-0 win against Hamburger SV in the last game. Adam Daghim scored the only goal, while Ransford Königsdorffer missed a penalty. When it comes to home strength, Wolfsburg have a balanced record, even if they recently had a 14-game winless streak in their own stadium. swp.de also provides the necessary information that the game will not be broadcast on free TV, but will be shown exclusively on Sky.

Holstein Kiel under pressure

On the other hand, Holstein Kiel is fighting for consistency in the 2nd Bundesliga. With just one point from the last five games, the team is currently in tenth place, far away from the promotion places. The injury situation is particularly annoying: players like Lasse Rosenboom, Andu Yobel Kelati, Mladen Cvjetinovic and Steven Skrzybski are out, which further weakens the team. Sportsmole highlights that Marcus Muller could potentially be in the starting lineup to give Holstein Kiel some much-needed stability.

What awaits us?

For both teams, this game is not just another cup game, but also an opportunity to gain confidence for the upcoming league games. Wolves coach will do everything he can to avoid an upset and reach the next round. On the other hand, Kiel is hoping for a turnaround and could surprise with an inspiring performance at the Wolves.

The fans can look forward to an exciting duel, even if the role of favorites is clearly divided. If you want to follow the sport live, you will find relevant broadcast details and live stream options on Sky's platforms. It remains to be seen who will win in the end and what stories this cup evening will write!