The stats show Bayern Munich was exposed against Wolfsburg, but managed to sneak a 1-0 win

TL;DR

Bayern Munich narrowly defeated Wolfsburg 1-0 despite being outplayed, with Wolfsburg having a higher expected goals (xG) of 3.07 compared to Bayern's 1.85. Michael Olise scored the only goal of the match.

Key points

Bayern Munich won 1-0 against Wolfsburg
Michael Olise scored the only goal
Wolfsburg had a higher expected goals (xG) of 3.07
Bayern had only 1.85 xG
Both teams missed significant scoring opportunities

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Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane reacts after missing a penalty during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Wolfsburg, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO ALTERNATIVE CROP | AFP via Getty Images Bayern Munich found themselves under attack from a relentless Wolfsburg side fighting tooth and nail to preserve their status as a Bundesliga club. Surprisingly, Bayern managed to score against the run of play thanks to a Michael Olise screamer. The match stats after full time are damning (via X account @iMiaSanMia):

Wolfsburg had more shots than the Bavarians, though the latter had more on target. The xG for the home team is a whopping 3.07 (possibly higher), while Bayern only had 1.85. Both teams missed all their big chances (Wolfsburg had five, while Bayern had two). Bayern initially had no control of the match but managed to get it back, but the home side were not letting them off easy. This is indicative of an inherent issue within Vincent Kompany’s system. Even as far back as November, the team was slumping and churning out unfavorable performances. With the upcoming World Cup break, Kompany has enough time to find faults in his system and iron out anything that may hinder the *Rekordmeister*. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What were the key statistics from the Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg match?

Wolfsburg had more shots and a higher expected goals (xG) of 3.07, while Bayern Munich managed only 1.85 xG.

Who scored the winning goal for Bayern Munich against Wolfsburg?

Michael Olise scored the only goal of the match, leading Bayern Munich to a 1-0 victory.

What issues did Bayern Munich face during the match against Wolfsburg?

Bayern Munich struggled to control the match and was heavily pressured by Wolfsburg, indicating potential flaws in their system under coach Vincent Kompany.