Hannover 96 vs VfL Wolfsburg: match facts, form and head-to-head – 16 August 2026, 2. Bundesliga

Hannover 96’s home debut ended in a narrow 0‑1 defeat to VfL Wolfsburg, a result that leaves the hosts on ten points in the league table, still perched in tenth place with two wins, a draw and three losses. Wolfsburg, now fourth with eleven points from three victories, two draws and a single loss, extended their lead in the head‑to‑head this season, having already won the only previous encounter between the sides. The match tightened the gap in goal difference, with Hannover’s tally slipping to seven scored and nine conceded, while Wolfsburg’s offensive output rose to fifteen from eight conceded. The loss means Hannover must chase points in the remaining fixtures to climb out of the lower half, whereas Wolfsburg’s win keeps them firmly in the hunt for a European spot.