Wednesday , 22 July 2026

1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Köln
1 – 2
Full Time
1. FC Magdeburg
Sat 14 Sep 2024 · 18:30 UTC RheinEnergieSTADION 50,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Damion Downs 49' 1–0
1–1 66' Falko Michel
1–2 83' Jean Hugonet
Dejan Ljubicic 18' Y
Y 27' Andi Hoti
Leart Paqarada 29' Y
Y 29' Christian Titz
Eric Martel 58' Y
Y 60' Connor Krempicki
Rasmus Carstensen 80' Y
Gerhard Struber 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Köln vs 1. FC Magdeburg — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.

Match Details

  • Referee Richard Hempel (Germany)
  • Assistant 1 Tobias Schultes
  • Assistant 2 Daniel Bartnitzki (Germany)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Schalke 04 34 70
2 SV 07 Elversberg 34 62
3 SC Paderborn 07 34 62
4 Hannover 96 34 60
5 SV Darmstadt 98 34 52
6 1. FC Kaiserslautern 34 52
7 Hertha BSC 34 51
8 1. FC Nurnberg 34 46
9 VfL Bochum 1848 34 44
10 Karlsruher SC 34 44
11 SG Dynamo Dresden 34 41
12 Holstein Kiel 34 41
13 Arminia Bielefeld 34 39
14 1. FC Magdeburg 34 39
15 Eintracht Braunschweig 34 37
16 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 34 37
17 TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf 34 37
18 SC Preussen Munster 34 30

Head-to-Head

2
1. FC Köln 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals 1. FC Magdeburg
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-14 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Magdeburg

Recent Form

1. FC Köln
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep 1. FC Magdeburg H 1–2 L
01 Sep FC Schalke 04 A 3–1 W
24 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig H 5–0 W
18 Aug SV Sandhausen 1916 A 3–2 W
10 Aug SV 07 Elversberg A 2–2 D
02 Aug Hamburger SV H 1–2 L
1. FC Magdeburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep 1. FC Köln A 2–1 W
31 Aug 1. FC Nurnberg A 4–0 W
25 Aug FC Schalke 04 H 2–2 D
19 Aug Offenbacher Kickers A 1–2 L
11 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig A 3–1 W
03 Aug SV 07 Elversberg H 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Koln to score. At the same time, 1. FC Magdeburg does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Linton Maina has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 291 appearances.
  • 10' 1. FC Koln started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Jan Thielmann needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 26 Yellow cards this season.
  • 18' The referee has no hesitation. Dejan Ljubicic is booked for 1. FC Koln — card on 18.
  • 23' 1. FC Magdeburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 27' That looks like a foul for a card for Andi Hoti.
  • 29' Controversy at the stadium! Leart Paqarada argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Christian Titz might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' 1. FC Magdeburg have won 149 goals from 272 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 44' Xavier Amaechi, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' 1. FC Magdeburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexander Nollenberger is hanging Baris Atik on the field on 46 minute.
  • 49' 1. FC Koln is taking the lead after the goal scored by Damion Downs on 49.
  • 54' 1. FC Magdeburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 58' 1. FC Koln receives a card for a hard tackle on 58.
  • 60' Connor Krempicki is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 63' Abu-Bekir Omer El-Zein has so much to prove this time. He replaces Connor Krempicki on 63 minute.
  • 64' 1. FC Magdeburg ring the changes. Xavier Amaechi has done his job and it is now time for Livan Burcu to step up.
  • 66' A stunning finish from Falko Michel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Rasmus Carstensen. He replaces Jan Thielmann on 69 minute.
  • 74' A quiet spell here at RheinEnergieSTADION. 1. FC Koln seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 76' The 1. FC Koln manager makes a substitution. Damion Downs departs to be replaced by Sargis Adamyan.
  • 80' Rasmus Carstensen picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 81' 1. FC Koln player sees a card in front of him.
  • 83' Sensational shot from Jean Hugonet. 1. FC Magdeburg is back in the lead.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Julian Pauli as he leaves the pitch. Steffen Tigges steps in for 1. FC Koln.
  • 90' Tobias Muller is replacing Martijn Kaars for the 1. FC Magdeburg side.
  • 1. FC Koln will have plenty to reflect on. 1. FC Magdeburg were simply the better side today.

Lineups

1. FC Köln Lineups

4-2-2-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gerhard Struber

1. FC Magdeburg Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Titz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Daniel Heber 1
Jean Hugonet 1
Falko Michel 1
Damion Downs 1
Mo El Hankouri 1
Samuel Loric 1

Head to Head

2024-09-14 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Magdeburg

1. FC Köln Form

2024-09-14 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Magdeburg L 2024-09-01 FC Schalke 04 1–3 1. FC Köln W 2024-08-24 1. FC Köln 5–0 Eintracht Braunschweig W 2024-08-18 SV Sandhausen 1916 2–3 1. FC Köln W 2024-08-10 SV 07 Elversberg 2–2 1. FC Köln D 2024-08-02 1. FC Köln 1–2 Hamburger SV L

1. FC Magdeburg Form

2024-09-14 1. FC Köln 1–2 1. FC Magdeburg W 2024-08-31 1. FC Nurnberg 0–4 1. FC Magdeburg W 2024-08-25 1. FC Magdeburg 2–2 FC Schalke 04 D 2024-08-19 Offenbacher Kickers 2–1 1. FC Magdeburg L 2024-08-11 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–3 1. FC Magdeburg W 2024-08-03 1. FC Magdeburg 0–0 SV 07 Elversberg D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.37 1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55 1. FC Magdeburg xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Köln or 1. FC Magdeburg 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln33% Draw28% 1. FC Magdeburg39%
Actual: 1. FC Magdeburg win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

1. FC Köln or Draw
61%
Draw or 1. FC Magdeburg
67%
1. FC Köln or 1. FC Magdeburg
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
1. FC Köln25% Draw45% 1. FC Magdeburg30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
0 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Köln

Handicap 1. FC Köln covers Push 1. FC Magdeburg covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.