Bundesliga: Wolfsburg's Winless Streak Continues as Hoffenheim Earns Late Draw

Hoffenheim's Marius Bulter scores a late equalizer to secure a crucial point in their fight for Bundesliga survival, as Wolfsburg's winless streak extends to nine games.

Wolfsburg's winless streak in the Bundesliga reached nine games after they settled for a 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened Hoffenheim at the Volkswagen Arena. The match held significant importance for both teams, with Wolfsburg looking to bounce back after recently parting ways with manager Ralph Hasenhüttl, while Hoffenheim sought a result to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.

The draw marked a crucial point for both sides, with Hoffenheim's survival hopes receiving a boost thanks to a late equalizer from substitute Maximilian Beier, ensuring the team moves closer to safety. Wolfsburg, however, remain winless in their last nine matches, raising questions about the team's direction under their new interim management.

The match got off to a lightning-fast start, with Wolfsburg taking the lead just 18 seconds in. Mohamed Amoura's cross from the byline was inadvertently deflected into his own net by Leo Ostigard, giving the hosts a dream start.

Hoffenheim responded well to the early setback, creating a promising chance to level through Bazoumana Toure. His 25-yard shot, which was heading for the top right corner, was spectacularly saved by Wolfsburg goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, keeping the scoreline intact.

However, Grabara couldn't repeat his heroics as Hoffenheim equalized 11 minutes before halftime. Pavel Kadeřábek unleashed a powerful first-time volley from Marius Bülter's cross, finding the net and restoring parity.

After the break, Hoffenheim looked more threatening, with Tom Bischof's long-range effort narrowly missing the target. Despite being one of the lower-scoring away teams in the division, Hoffenheim continued to press for a winner, with Anton Stach and Bülter creating promising chances.

🛑 FINAL

Wolves ALMOST win it at the death. 😲

But it's all square in our final home match of the season.
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2-2 #WOBTSG#VfLWolfsburg 🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/CkAJthaIu1

— VfL Wolfsburg EN/US 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) May 9, 2025

The match seemed headed for a draw until a dramatic finale. Jonas Wind appeared to have won it for Wolfsburg with a header from a corner, scoring his first goal since January. However, Marius Bulter struck again, this time finding the net from a tight angle to earn Hoffenheim a crucial point.

The late equalizer secures a vital point for Hoffenheim, likely ensuring their top-flight survival unless an improbable goal difference swing occurs in the final two games. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg remain 12th as their season limps to a disappointing conclusion, still searching for their next win after nine matches without a victory.