1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Nürnberg, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Nürnberg — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 34 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Nürnberg 34 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Prigan (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Steven Greif
- Assistant 2 Michael Nather (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 Nürnberg | 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 Fürth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preußen Münster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | 1. FC Nürnberg | 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 |
| 14 Dec | SC Paderborn 07 | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 4–3 | W |
| 31 Jan | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | Karlsruher SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | 1. FC Köln | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Magdeburg | 1. FC Nürnberg | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #8 |
| 39 | Points | 46 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 3 / 19 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 12 |
| 52 | Scored | 47 |
| 58 | Conceded | 45 |
| -6 | GD | +2 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 35% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
1. FC Magdeburg are 14th (39 pts). 1. FC Nürnberg are 8th (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. 1. FC Magdeburg kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 1. FC Nurnberg is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ondrej Karafiat on 5.
- 10' 1. FC Magdeburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' 1. FC Nurnberg 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.
- 20' A quiet spell here at MDCC-Arena. 1. FC Nurnberg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 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.
- 27' What a strike from Marcus Mathisen! The score is 1-1.
- 30' 1. FC Nurnberg is taking the lead after the goal scored by Robin Knoche on 30.
- 33' Jean Hugonet has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 38' The 20-year-old Stefanos Tzimas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a card for Jens Castrop.
- 46' 1. FC Magdeburg ring the changes. Falko Michel has done his job and it is now time for Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom to step up.
- 51' 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.
- 52' Marcus Mathisen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 52.
- 57' 1. FC Nurnberg looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Rafael Lubach scoring 1 goals.
- 59' Berkay Yilmaz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
- 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Magdeburg and 1. FC Nurnberg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 69' Time for substitution for 1. FC Nurnberg. Berkay Yilmaz is replaced by Danilo Soares.
- 72' Against the run of play, Martijn Kaars has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Oliver Rose-Villadsen.
- 78' Jean Hugonet makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and 1. FC Magdeburg are in front.
- 79' 1. FC Magdeburg make a change. Daniel Heber trudges off to be replaced by Patric Pfeiffer on 79 minutes.
- 84' Fabio Gruber has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Rose-Villadsen on 84 minute.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Time for substitution for 1. FC Magdeburg. Philipp Hercher is replaced by Samuel Loric.
- 1. FC Nurnberg celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
3-4-3 DiamondStarting XI
- 1
- 23
-
27
Philipp Hercher ↓ Samuel Loric 90'
- 25
- 24
-
15
Daniel Heber ↓ Patric Pfeiffer 79'
- 21
- 17
- 29
- 16
- 9
Bench
- 5
-
8
Bryan Silva Teixeira ↑ 90'
- 13
-
3
Patric Pfeiffer ↑ 79'
- 20
-
2
Samuel Loric ↑ 90'
- 30
- 14
-
12
Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom ↑ 46'
Coach
Christian Titz
1. FC Nürnberg Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 31
- 1
- 2
- 10
- 44
-
17
Jens Castrop ↓ Janis Antiste 69'
- 20
- 5
- 18
-
9
Stefanos Tzimas ↓ Florian Flick 90'
-
21
Berkay Yilmaz ↓ Danilo Soares 69'
Bench
-
3
Danilo Soares ↑ 69'
- 26
- 30
-
6
Florian Flick ↑ 90'
-
28
Janis Antiste ↑ 69'
-
4
Fabio Gruber ↑ 84'
- 35
- 32
- 33
Coach
Miroslav Klose
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Nollenberger | 1 |
| Livan Burcu | 1 |
| Jean Hugonet | 1 |
| Marcus Mathisen | 1 |
| Martijn Kaars | 1 |
| Robin Knoche | 1 |
| Rafael Lubach | 1 |
| Julian Justvan | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Magdeburg Form
2025-02-08
1. FC Magdeburg
3–4
1. FC Nürnberg
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
2024-12-14
1. FC Magdeburg
1–1
SC Paderborn 07
D
1. FC Nürnberg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.93
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
1. FC Nürnberg xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Magdeburg or 1. FC Nürnberg 75% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Nürnberg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
64%
Draw or 1. FC Nürnberg
61%
1. FC Magdeburg or 1. FC Nürnberg
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Nürnberg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 2
4%
0 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | 1. FC Nürnberg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
1. FC Nürnberg keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

