1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Köln, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Köln — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 34 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Köln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Exner
- Assistant 1 Nikolai Kimmeyer
- Assistant 2 Thomas Gorniak
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | 1. FC Köln | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | 1. FC Nurnberg | H | 3–4 | L |
| 01 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | A | 5–2 | W |
| 24 Jan | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 5–2 | W |
| 20 Dec | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Feb | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | SV 07 Elversberg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Hamburger SV | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against 1. FC Magdeburg and 1. FC Köln has kicked off!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Köln is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Magdeburg and 1. FC Köln are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' named a 3-4-3 Diamond earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' A change in the 1. FC Koln ranks — Leart Paqarada exits the field as Max Finkgrafe enters on 30.
- 35' Ivory Coast international Silas Gnaka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 41' Jan Thielmann picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' 1. FC Köln are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' The travelling 1. FC Köln supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' The 1. FC Magdeburg manager makes a substitution. Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom departs to be replaced by Philipp Hercher.
- 61' 1. FC Köln is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Köln are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 66' 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.
- 67' Florian Kainz makes way for Gian-Luca Waldschmidt at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Koln.
- 72' 1. FC Koln player sees a card in front of him.
- 73' GOAL! Daniel Heber scores on 73. Assisted by Baris Atik
- 77' A tactical swap from 1. FC Koln — Imad Rondic on, Joel Schmied off on 77 minutes.
- 78' Time for substitution for 1. FC Magdeburg. Alexander Nollenberger is replaced by Samuel Loric.
- 79' A goal from the Netherlands international Mo El Hankouri! He fires home on 79 to make it 2-0!
- 84' 1. FC Magdeburg currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 88' The crowd applauds Mo El Hankouri as he leaves the pitch. Bryan Silva Teixeira steps in for 1. FC Magdeburg.
- Full Time. 1. FC Magdeburg beats 1. FC Köln
Lineups
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
3-4-3 DiamondStarting XI
- 1
- 11
-
23
Baris Atik ↓ Falko Michel 88'
- 25
- 24
- 15
- 17
- 29
- 16
- 9
- 12
Bench
- 5
-
27
Philipp Hercher ↑ 56'
-
8
Bryan Silva Teixeira ↑ 88'
- 13
- 3
-
2
Samuel Loric ↑ 78'
- 30
-
21
Falko Michel ↑ 88'
-
14
Abu-Bekir Omer El-Zein ↑ 88'
Coach
Christian Titz
1. FC Köln Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 11
- 4
- 37
- 3
-
17
Leart Paqarada ↓ Max Finkgrafe 30'
- 7
- 1
- 29
-
2
Joel Schmied ↓ Imad Rondic 77'
- 47
- 42
Bench
- 26
-
9
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt ↑ 67'
- 21
-
27
Imad Rondic ↑ 77'
- 16
-
25
Jusuf Gazibegovic ↑ 67'
- 36
- 8
-
35
Max Finkgrafe ↑ 30'
Coach
Gerhard Struber
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Falko Michel | 1 |
| Damion Downs | 1 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 1 |
| Samuel Loric | 1 |
| Daniel Heber | 1 |
| Jean Hugonet | 1 |
1. FC Magdeburg Form
2025-02-14
1. FC Magdeburg
3–0
1. FC Köln
W
2025-02-08
1. FC Magdeburg
3–4
1. FC Nurnberg
L
2025-02-01
FC Schalke 04
2–5
1. FC Magdeburg
W
2025-01-24
1. FC Magdeburg
1–1
Eintracht Braunschweig
D
2025-01-19
SV 07 Elversberg
2–5
1. FC Magdeburg
W
2024-12-20
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
2–5
1. FC Magdeburg
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
1. FC Köln xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Magdeburg to win 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
81%
Draw or 1. FC Köln
43%
1. FC Magdeburg or 1. FC Köln
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | 1. FC Köln covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
1. FC Köln keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.