1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Koln, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Koln — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Exner
- Assistant 1 Nikolai Kimmeyer
- Assistant 2 Thomas Gorniak
3 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | 1. FC Koln | 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 Dusseldorf | 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
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. 1. FC Magdeburg is hosting 1. FC Koln for another epic battle.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' It looks surprising 1. FC Koln does not make any changes. Damion Downs has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Alexander Nollenberger is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for 1. FC Koln so far.
- 20' 1. FC Magdeburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jan Thielmann is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 30' The 1. FC Koln bench stirs into life. Leart Paqarada is withdrawn and Max Finkgrafe gets his opportunity.
- 35' named a 3-4-3 Diamond earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Livan Burcu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' The referee calls foul for Jan Thielmann. He receives a card.
- 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Daniel Heber suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' The 1. FC Magdeburg bench stirs into life. Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom is withdrawn and Philipp Hercher gets his opportunity.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mo El Hankouri made 324 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' Another change for 1. FC Koln made on 67 minute. Florian Kainz leaves to be changed by Gian-Luca Waldschmidt.
- 72' A moment of madness from Max Finkgrafe on 72 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Koln will be frustrated.
- 73' Against the run of play, Daniel Heber has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 77' It is a substitution in 1. FC Koln team. Joel Schmied is replaced by Imad Rondic on 77 minute.
- 78' Samuel Loric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alexander Nollenberger at the 78 minute mark.
- 79' Mo El Hankouri has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
- 84' 1. FC Magdeburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined 1. FC Koln backline.
- 88' 1. FC Magdeburg make a change. Mo El Hankouri trudges off to be replaced by Bryan Silva Teixeira on 88 minutes.
- 3-0 the final result. 1. FC Koln will be bitterly disappointed.
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 Koln 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 |
|---|---|
| Jean Hugonet | 1 |
| Falko Michel | 1 |
| Damion Downs | 1 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 1 |
| Samuel Loric | 1 |
| Daniel Heber | 1 |
1. FC Magdeburg Form
2025-02-14
1. FC Magdeburg
3–0
1. FC Koln
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 Dusseldorf
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 Koln 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 Koln
43%
1. FC Magdeburg or 1. FC Koln
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 Koln 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 Koln keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.