1. FC Magdeburg vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Magdeburg vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Christian Dingert
14 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Hertha BSC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | FC St. Pauli 1910 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Holstein Kiel | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Jan | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | SV Wehen Wiesbaden | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Holstein Kiel | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Eintracht Braunschweig | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Jan | Hamburger SV | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Magdeburg | FC Schalke 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #1 |
| 39 | Points | 70 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 3 / 19 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 6 |
| 52 | Scored | 50 |
| 58 | Conceded | 31 |
| -6 | GD | +19 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 62% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
41%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
1. FC Magdeburg are 14th (39 pts). FC Schalke 04 are 1st (70 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
FC Schalke 04
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at MDCC-Arena. 1. FC Magdeburg are looking to make home advantage count against FC Schalke 04.
- 5' The 29-year-old Mo El Hankouri has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' 1. FC Magdeburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 17' A stunning finish from Silas Gnaka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 22' 1. FC Magdeburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Magdeburg and FC Schalke 04 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 32' Germany international Simon Terodde has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' What a moment for Mo El Hankouri! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' FC Schalke 04 has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bryan Lasme made 328 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' It is a substitution in FC Schalke 04 team. Cedric Brunner is replaced by Brandon Soppy on 46 minute.
- 47' Tatsuya Ito does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Magdeburg surge ahead!
- 52' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Magdeburg in their trying to find a way past FC Schalke 04's compact .
- 57' 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.
- 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Amara Conde is clearly more than just a goal scorer for 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Magdeburg and FC Schalke 04 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 76' A change in the 1. FC Magdeburg ranks — Tatsuya Ito exits the field as Jason Ceka enters on 76.
- 81' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 86' Connor Krempicki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amara Conde on 86 minute.
- 90' Another change for 1. FC Magdeburg made on 90 minute. Silas Gnaka leaves to be changed by Andi Hoti.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Magdeburg 3-0 FC Schalke 04.
Lineups
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 11
-
37
Tatsuya Ito ↓ Jason Ceka 76'
-
29
Amara Conde ↓ Connor Krempicki 86'
-
23
Baris Atik ↓ Xavier Amaechi 76'
- 21
- 19
-
25
Silas Gnaka ↓ Andi Hoti 90'
- 15
- 26
- 6
Bench
-
9
Luc Castaignos ↑ 76'
-
13
Connor Krempicki ↑ 86'
-
20
Xavier Amaechi ↑ 76'
-
10
Jason Ceka ↑ 76'
- 5
- 30
-
3
Andi Hoti ↑ 90'
- 16
- 18
Coach
Christian Titz
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 2
- 7
-
25
Timo Baumgartl ↓ Tobias Mohr 46'
- 32
-
27
Cedric Brunner ↓ Brandon Soppy 46'
- 19
- 35
-
18
Blendi Idrizi ↓ Simon Terodde 46'
- 6
-
23
Darko Churlinov ↓ Bryan Lasme 46'
Bench
-
11
Bryan Lasme ↑ 46'
- 1
-
9
Simon Terodde ↑ 46'
-
29
Tobias Mohr ↑ 46'
- 10
-
21
Brandon Soppy ↑ 46'
- 41
- 42
- 5
Coach
Karel Geraerts
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martijn Kaars | 5 |
| Silas Gnaka | 3 |
| Sebastian Polter | 2 |
| Connor Krempicki | 1 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 1 |
| Tatsuya Ito | 1 |
| Moussa Sylla | 1 |
| Kenan Karaman | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Magdeburg Form
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
75%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
49%
1. FC Magdeburg or FC Schalke 04
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | FC Schalke 04 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.