Karlsruher SC – VfL Wolfsburg

Karlsruher SC’s defence was exposed at home as VfL Wolfsburg ran out 5‑2 winners, pushing the visitors up to fourth place with 11 points from six games. The hosts remain stuck in 14th spot, their five points coming from a solitary win and two draws while conceding twice as many as they score (12‑6). Wolfsburg’s victory not only widened the gap to the league leaders but also gave them a clean sweep in the head‑to‑head this season, having already beaten Karlsruhe once before. The three‑point swing leaves Karlsruhe hovering just above the relegation zone, while Wolfsburg edge closer to the European places.