Borussia Dortmund vs Wolfsburg – Bundesliga Round 32 Preview & Prediction (May 3, 2025)
🏆 Competition: Bundesliga, Round 32
📅 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
📍 Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
🕠 Kick-off: 17:30 (CEST)
🟡 Dortmund Chasing Europe, Wolfsburg Desperate to Stop the Bleed
With just three matchdays remaining in the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg meet in a clash where both sides have a lot on the line — but for very different reasons.
While Dortmund are fiercely battling for a Champions League spot, Wolfsburg are clinging to top-flight safety after a dismal start to 2025. Signal Iduna Park is expected to be a fortress of yellow and black as Edin Terzić’s men look to capitalize on their strong home form.
🟨 Borussia Dortmund: Back in Rhythm at the Right Time
After a sluggish winter spell, Dortmund have found form at the business end of the season. In 2025, BVB have won 6 of 9 Bundesliga matches, including key victories over Stuttgart (3-1), Frankfurt (2-0), and Augsburg (2-1). Their high-octane attack is firing again, averaging 2.1 goals per game in that span.
Their recent 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig, away from home, showcased discipline and compactness — a trait they lacked earlier this season.
🔑 Key Dortmund Players (2025 Bundesliga):
Niclas Füllkrug – 6 goals in 2025, lethal in the box
Julian Brandt – 4 assists, dictating tempo from deep
Ian Maatsen – Most successful dribbles among defenders in 2025
🟢 Wolfsburg: One Win in 2025 — and Panic is Growing
2025 has been catastrophic for Wolfsburg. They’ve managed just 1 win in 11 Bundesliga games this calendar year, and that came against bottom-side Darmstadt. Their defense has crumbled under pressure, conceding 22 goals in 2025, and their attack has looked toothless.
They are now only 3 points above the relegation playoff spot, with the worst goal difference among bottom-half teams. Manager Niko Kovač is under immense pressure, and the team’s lack of cohesion is glaring.
🔑 Key Wolfsburg Players (2025 Bundesliga):
Jonas Wind – 2 goals, 1 assist in 2025, working in isolation
Kevin Paredes – Energetic but inconsistent
Koen Casteels – 35 saves in 2025, often left exposed
📊 2025 Bundesliga Form Comparison
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 9 |
| Wolfsburg | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 22 |
🧾 Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1):
Kobel – Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen – Can, Sabitzer – Sancho, Brandt, Malen – Füllkrug
Wolfsburg (4-3-3):
Casteels – Maehle, Lacroix, Jenz, Rogerio – Arnold, Svanberg, Gerhardt – Paredes, Wind, Černý
🔮 Match Prediction: Dortmund 3-0 Wolfsburg
The numbers, form, and motivation all point one way. Dortmund are strong at home and playing their best football of 2025. Wolfsburg, by contrast, are leaking goals, low on confidence, and haven’t beaten Dortmund away since 2015.
Expect an early push from BVB and goals from Füllkrug and Malen to seal a comfortable win.
✅ Betting Tips
✅ Dortmund to Win (-1.5) – Value in backing a multi-goal victory
✅ Over 2.5 Total Goals – BVB averaging 2+ goals at home
✅ Füllkrug to Score Anytime – Leading the line with confidence
📢 Final Word
Borussia Dortmund have the momentum, depth, and home support to cruise through this crucial fixture. Wolfsburg, in contrast, look out of ideas. A win here would solidify Dortmund’s top-four hopes — and push Wolfsburg even closer to a relegation dogfight.