Overview
- The return leg in Paderborn will decide the final Bundesliga place after a 0:0 first leg on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Paderborn arrives as the underdog with intense home support, including a fan march, public gatherings and city plans for celebrations if promotion succeeds.
- Coach Ralf Kettemann said the team will draw on passion and team spirit from the fans to push for promotion.
- Wolfsburg faces heavy pressure to avoid relegation after a poor home record this season and coach Dieter Hecking says the squad will make adjustments and stay calm.
- The match is carrying wide national interest with free-to-air and pay broadcasters streaming live coverage, and relegation would have direct sporting and financial consequences for both clubs.