Matchday 15

Sunday16:30

Volkswagen Arena

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has recommended that teams wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence for the remaining fixtures on Bundesliga Matchday 15 and Matchday 17 in Bundesliga 2 to remember the victims of Friday’s attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg.

Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

Ralph Hasenhüttl on facing Dortmund

"It's important to show your best side again before the break. We have developed in many respects [since beating Dortmund in the cup], especially concerning our movement patterns. We have managed to improve our defensive play and our solidity in addition to our quality in attack. We have the chance against Dortmund to enjoy another positive result before Christmas. That would significantly improve the quality of our Christmas holidays."

Nuri Şahin on facing Wolfsburg

"They've really steadied things in terms of results since our cup meeting, picked up a lot of points. You know what you're going to get with Ralph Hasenhüttl. The team clearly bears his mark. We've seen this season where we can go, but have also had a lot of setbacks. I'm expecting me and my team to perform in a more stable and constant way."

All they want for Xmas...

Dortmund have not won a competitive game in December for three years, drawing six and losing four, dating back to a 3-0 victory over Greuther Fürth on 15 December 2021.

3:58

Watch: Wolfsburg 1-1 Dortmund - previous meeting

Dortmund won 1-0 at home, but were held to a draw at the Volkswagen Arena in last season's Bundesliga. The clubs met in the second round of the DFB Cup as recently as October, with the Wolves prevailing thanks to Jonas Wind's extra-time strike.

2:03

Watch: Freiburg 3-2 Wolfsburg - highlights

Wolfsburg are only a point behind Dortmund, despite losing in Freiburg last time out. The result ended a run of eight competitive games without loss.

2:03

Watch: Dortmund 1-1 Hoffenheim - highlights

BVB conceded an injury-time equaliser as they dropped points for the eighth time in 14 Bundesliga matches this season. The Black-Yellows begin the weekend with five points to make up on the top four.