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 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Koln 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Florian Exner
- Assistant 1 Nikolai Kimmeyer
- Assistant 2 Thomas Gorniak
17 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 6.8 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
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
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Magdeburg
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/1
76+
–/2
■ 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' It looks like no one’s ball. 1. FC Magdeburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' 1. FC Magdeburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Magdeburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 30' The supporters are chanting for Max Finkgrafe. He replaces Leart Paqarada on 30 minute.
- 35' The travelling 1. FC Koln supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' It looks surprising 1. FC Koln does not make any changes. Jean Hugonet has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 41' It’s a booking for 1. FC Koln player. Jan Thielmann gets a card.
- 46' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The supporters are chanting for Philipp Hercher. He replaces Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom on 56 minute.
- 61' Gian-Luca Waldschmidt has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 66' 1. FC Magdeburg is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Magdeburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 67' The whistle greets Florian Kainz as he departs to be replaced by Gian-Luca Waldschmidt.
- 72' Max Finkgrafe was booked on 72.
- 73' 1. FC Magdeburg is taking the lead after the goal scored by Daniel Heber on 73.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Imad Rondic. He replaces Joel Schmied on 77 minute.
- 78' The 1. FC Magdeburg manager makes a substitution. Alexander Nollenberger departs to be replaced by Samuel Loric.
- 79' Goal! Mo El Hankouri scores his 17 goal in 322 matches.
- 84' 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.
- 88' Time for substitution for 1. FC Magdeburg. Mo El Hankouri is replaced by Bryan Silva Teixeira.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for 1. FC Magdeburg and 1. FC Koln (для сухой ничьи).
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 |
|---|---|
| Daniel Heber | 1 |
| Jean Hugonet | 1 |
| Falko Michel | 1 |
| Damion Downs | 1 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 1 |
| Samuel Loric | 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.

