![SC Paderborn Vs VfL Wolfsburg [2–1 AET] – Bundesliga Promotion/Relegation Playoff 2025/2026: Promotion Earned Through Patience – Tactical Analysis](https://cdn.mymidnight.blog/77f959f119f4fb2321e9ce801e2f5163/size/w600/2026/05/SC-Paderborn-Vs-VfL-Wolfsburg-20252026.png)
Match Analysis
After a goalless draw in the first leg, 2. Bundesliga side SC Paderborn hosted Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg for the second leg of the promotion/relegation playoff. The contest ended in a 2-1 win for Paderborn after extra time. Wolfsburg struck early, but were down to 10 men after
Set-Piece Analysis
Bayern Munich have just ended a strong season, winning the Bundesliga with a 16-point lead over second-placed Borussia Dortmund. In the UEFA Champions League, they performed well but were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final, after strong showings from both teams. They will also
Team Analysis
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim ended the 2024/2025 Bundesliga campaign down in 15th place. That campaign saw Pellegrino Matarazzo sacked as manager in November, when he was replaced by Christian Ilzer, who had developed a glowing reputation for himself as a league and cup winner in Austria with SK Sturm Graz.
Set-Piece Analysis
SC Freiburg have finished seventh in the Bundesliga, 12 points behind the UEFA Europa League qualification spot held by Bayer Leverkusen. This marks a slight departure from their recent success in the Bundesliga, having finished in the top six in three of their previous four seasons. However, Julian Schuster has
Tactical Theory
Crosses are among the most frequently used concepts for chance creation in football. They pose a real issue for many defensive departments. Therefore, in the following tactical analysis, we will examine the crosses from various Bundesliga matches and discuss principles for successfully defending crosses. To do so, this tactical analysis
Albert Riera Style Of Play
Building out from the back via goal kicks is so commonplace in the modern game that it is hard to remember that, until relatively recently, this was regarded as a very high-risk strategy. The sight of teams playing across their six-yard box would often be greeted with groans