WOLFSBURG, Germany (Interstat) — Wolfsburg hosts SC Paderborn 07 on Thursday, May 21, in a Bundesliga match that will test the home side’s ability to build on a morale-boosting victory as the season winds down.

Wolfsburg enters the fixture coming off a 3-1 win at St. Pauli on Saturday, May 16. That result snapped a string of inconsistent performances. In its previous 10 league outings, Wolfsburg has managed only three wins, two draws and five losses. The team’s overall form has been erratic, mixing high-scoring defeats — such as a 6-3 loss at Bayer Leverkusen on April 4 — with tight defensive efforts like a 0-0 draw at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach II on April 25.

Among Wolfsburg’s recent home results: a 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on April 11, a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on May 9, and a 1-1 draw with Freiburg II on May 3. The club has struggled to find consistency, particularly in attack, with clean sheets rare. However, the victory at St. Pauli could provide momentum.

SC Paderborn 07’s most recent result is listed as Jan. 1, 1970 — a placeholder suggesting either a lengthy break or no competitive action in the immediate lead-up. The team’s current form is thus difficult to assess, but Bundesliga fixtures typically proceed regardless of extended gaps.

The matchup is organized by the German top-flight league. While no official standings were provided, the contest carries weight for both sides as the season approaches its conclusion.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, SC Paderborn 07 is projected to win 1-0. The simulation is based on historical and statistical models, though actual match outcomes can vary widely.

Wolfsburg will look to exert home advantage at the Volkswagen Arena, where crowd support could play a role. The team’s defensive vulnerabilities, however, remain a concern. In its last five league matches, Wolfsburg conceded at least two goals on three occasions.

Thursday’s game offers Wolfsburg a chance to string together back‑to‑back wins for the first time in recent weeks. SC Paderborn 07, meanwhile, will aim to exploit any home-side inconsistency and secure a valuable away result.

Kickoff is scheduled for evening local time. No television or streaming details were announced.