1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Nurnberg, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Nurnberg — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Nurnberg 34 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Prigan (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Steven Greif
- Assistant 2 Michael Nather (Germany)
14 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 4.6 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Koln | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Magdeburg | 1. FC Nurnberg | |
|---|---|---|
| #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
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
15%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Magdeburg are 14th (39 pts). 1. FC Nurnberg are 8th (46 pts).
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
1. FC Nurnberg
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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 Nurnberg 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 |
|---|---|
| Jean Hugonet | 1 |
| Marcus Mathisen | 1 |
| Martijn Kaars | 1 |
| Robin Knoche | 1 |
| Rafael Lubach | 1 |
| Julian Justvan | 1 |
| Felix Lohkemper | 1 |
| Ondrej Karafiat | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Magdeburg Form
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
2024-12-14
1. FC Magdeburg
1–1
SC Paderborn 07
D
1. FC Nurnberg 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 Nurnberg xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Magdeburg or 1. FC Nurnberg 75% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Nurnberg 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 Nurnberg
61%
1. FC Magdeburg or 1. FC Nurnberg
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Nurnberg 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 Nurnberg 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 Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

