Grizzly Wolfsburg saw off Munich Red Bull 4:3 in their DEL fixture on Saturday, 20 September 2026. The result leaves the hosts top of the early table on points, while the visitors drop further back after their second game of the season.
Wolfsburg came into the match carrying momentum from a 8:4 win over Köln two days earlier, alongside a narrow 4:3 victory against Nürnberg Ice Tigers. Red Bull had tasted success against Adler Mannheim on 18 September but also suffered a 1:2 defeat to Val-Pusteria. Both sides arrived with mixed form, though Wolfsburg's recent run looked sharper.
The match itself proved tighter than the scoresheet might suggest. I had tipped Red Bull for victory with 53 per cent confidence, but the game unfolded differently. Wolfsburg's ability to score in clusters — something evident from their previous outings — combined with defensive lapses on both ends to produce a seven-goal affair. The visitors never quite found their rhythm, despite creating enough to keep things close.
With both teams having played two matches and accumulated zero points in the standings, the real story lies in positioning rather than accumulated totals. Wolfsburg sit third following their second consecutive win, while Red Bull occupy ninth after one victory and one defeat. The gap in form is becoming clearer, even if the table hasn't moved much yet.
Looking ahead, Wolfsburg will want to build on this back-to-back success, particularly after their earlier stumble against Kassel. Red Bull need to regroup quickly — a 5:3 win over Kaufbeuren showed they can score, but consistency remains the question mark. Things came to a head on Saturday, and Wolfsburg held a high line that eventually paid dividends.
