Wolfsburg are far ahead of the competition in the 2.Bundesliga both financially and in terms of squad quality, having invested more money in new players this summer than all the other second-division clubs combined. Anything other than immediate promotion would therefore not just be a disappointment. Accordingly, expectations and pressure are high ahead of their home opener against Kaiserslautern, which is intended to be their first real test. A successful start to the season for the Lower Saxony club is practically inevitable in this match against Kaiserslautern even though the first matchday traditionally has its own unpredictable nature. A look at the squad makes it clear why VfL Wolfsburg is considered the benchmark in the 2.Bundesliga. With players like Robert Glatzel, Hauke ​​Wahl, and especially Fabian Reese, the Lower Saxony club has signed several absolute top players, with the transfer of the former Hertha Berlin player naturally making headlines across Germany.