In the first match of the additional qualifiers for the Bundesliga next season, Wolfsburg played to a 0-0 draw with Paderborn in front of their fans. Wolfsburg, who finished 16th this season, are still fighting to stay in the top division. Paderborn, as the third team on the 2. Bundesliga ladder, earned the right to play additional qualifiers for a potential promotion to the elite division.
Match Analysis
Wolfsburg dominated the first encounter, but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. They were slightly more active in the second half, with Christian Eriksen and Dženan Ćopić missing the best chances for the home team. In the closing moments, the visitors had a great opportunity following a shot by Filip Biljic, but the home team's players cleared the ball from the goal line.
Next Steps
Croatian player Lovro Majer, who came on for Wolfsburg in the 74th minute, received a yellow card. The return match, which Paderborn will host, is scheduled for Monday. Heidenheim and St. Pauli were relegated directly from the Bundesliga, while Schalke and VfL Bochum were promoted from the second division.
looks like neither team could break through tbh, but still all to play for in the return leg. can't wait to see how it plays out!