1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Koln vs 1. FC Magdeburg — 2. Bundesliga at RheinEnergieSTADION.
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Magdeburg 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Hempel (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Tobias Schultes
- Assistant 2 Daniel Bartnitzki (Germany)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Karlsruher SC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | FC Energie Cottbus | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 2 | 2 |
| 14 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | Hannover 96 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | VfL Osnabrück | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | 1. FC Koln | 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)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Magdeburg
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between 1. FC Köln and 1. FC Magdeburg is underway.
- 5' 1. FC Magdeburg come into this ranked 5 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Denis Huseinbasic is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Magdeburg tonight.
- 15' 1. FC Magdeburg seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' That looks like a foul for a card for Dejan Ljubicic.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Andi Hoti on 27 minutes.
- 29' A moment of madness from Leart Paqarada on 29 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Köln side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gerhard Struber will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' 1. FC Magdeburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Baris Atik makes way for Alexander Nollenberger at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 49' Magnificent from Damion Downs! That is 13 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' A moment of madness from Eric Martel on 58 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 60' Connor Krempicki picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 63' The 1. FC Magdeburg manager makes a substitution. Connor Krempicki departs to be replaced by Abu-Bekir Omer El-Zein.
- 64' A change in the 1. FC Magdeburg ranks — Xavier Amaechi exits the field as Livan Burcu enters on 64.
- 66' The deadlock is broken! Falko Michel gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Rasmus Carstensen. He replaces Jan Thielmann on 69 minute.
- 74' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 76' Fresh legs for 1. FC Koln! Sargis Adamyan comes on to replace Damion Downs.
- 80' Poor challenge from Rasmus Carstensen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 81' 1. FC Koln player sees a card in front of him.
- 83' Assisted by Martijn Kaars with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jean Hugonet makes no mistake. 0-3!
- 88' Steffen Tigges is replacing Julian Pauli for the 1. FC Koln side.
- 90' A tactical swap from 1. FC Magdeburg — Tobias Muller on, Martijn Kaars off on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
1. FC Koln Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 4
- 37
- 17
- 7
- 29
- 19
- 6
- 40
- 8
- 42
- 24
Bench
- 3
- 9
- 23
- 1
- 21
- 16
- 47
- 33
- 18
Coach
Gerhard Struber
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
- 11
- 23
-
25
Silas Gnaka ↓ Falko Michel 46'
- 19
- 13
-
20
Xavier Amaechi ↓ Livan Burcu 64'
- 24
- 15
- 3
-
9
Martijn Kaars ↓ Tobias Muller 90'
Bench
- 37
-
5
Tobias Muller ↑ 90'
- 27
- 10
- 30
-
21
Falko Michel ↑ 46'
-
14
Abu-Bekir Omer El-Zein ↑ 63'
-
17
Alexander Nollenberger ↑ 46'
-
29
Livan Burcu ↑ 64'
Coach
Christian Titz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Heber | 1 |
| Jean Hugonet | 1 |
| Falko Michel | 1 |
| Damion Downs | 1 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 1 |
| Samuel Loric | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Koln Form
1. FC Magdeburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.37
1. FC Koln xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
1. FC Magdeburg xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Magdeburg 72% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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 Koln or Draw
61%
Draw or 1. FC Magdeburg
67%
1. FC Koln or 1. FC Magdeburg
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 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 Koln
| Handicap | 1. FC Koln 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 Koln 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.

