Wolfsburg - Darmstadt

Fabian Reese remains the focal point for Wolfsburg as they look to bounce back on 18 September 2026. After a narrow defeat to St. Pauli last time out, the forward will be expected to spearhead the attack alongside Kento Shiogai. Wolfsburg have shown a penchant for high-scoring affairs recently, evidenced by their 5-2 victory over Karlsruher SC and a chaotic 4-4 draw with Energie Cottbus. With Joakim Maehle and Cleiton Santos anchoring the defence, the home side will aim to regain their defensive composure to complement their attacking output in this matchday 6 fixture.

Darmstadt arrive at Volkswagen Arena following a morale-boosting 2-1 win against Arminia Bielefeld. Their form has been inconsistent, marked by a heavy loss to Kaiserslautern and a narrow defeat to Hannover 96, but the visitors will look to build on their most recent success. With Ho-Jae Lee and Milan Smit expected to lead the line, Darmstadt will test a Wolfsburg side that has struggled for consistency. Previous meetings between these two sides, including Wolfsburg's 3-0 victory in May 2024, suggest a competitive encounter as both teams strive to establish momentum in the 2. Bundesliga.