Thursday , 2 July 2026

1. FC Magdeburg vs FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2024-25
1. FC Magdeburg
2 – 2
Full Time
FC Schalke 04
Sun 25 Aug 2024 · 11:30 UTC MDCC-Arena 27,146 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 8' Moussa Sylla
Marcus Mathisen 40' 1–1
Martijn Kaars 45+3' 2–1
2–2 76' Kenan Karaman
Marcus Mathisen 22' Y
Connor Krempicki 44' Y
Y 45' Tobias Mohr
Silas Gnaka 45' Y
Andre Kilian 45' Y
Y 90' Karel Geraerts
Aleksa Marusic 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

1. FC Magdeburg vs FC Schalke 04 — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Timo Gerach
  • Assistant 1 Florian Heft
  • Assistant 2 Marcel Unger
15 games this season 🟨 1.1/game ⚽ 5.7 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

2
1
3
1. FC Magdeburg 6 games · Avg 5.2 goals FC Schalke 04
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-25 1. FC Magdeburg 2–2 FC Schalke 04 2024-02-24 1. FC Magdeburg 3–0 FC Schalke 04 2023-09-16 FC Schalke 04 4–3 1. FC Magdeburg

Recent Form

1. FC Magdeburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug FC Schalke 04 H 2–2 D
19 Aug Offenbacher Kickers A 1–2 L
11 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig A 3–1 W
03 Aug SV 07 Elversberg H 0–0 D
19 May TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf A 2–3 L
10 May SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 H 0–0 D
FC Schalke 04
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug 1. FC Magdeburg A 2–2 D
17 Aug VfR Aalen A 2–0 W
10 Aug 1. FC Nurnberg A 1–3 L
03 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig H 5–1 W
19 May SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 A 0–2 L
11 May FC Hansa Rostock H 2–1 W

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)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
41% Clean Sheets
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for 1. FC Magdeburg to score. At the same time, FC Schalke 04 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 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.
  • 8' Assisted by Kenan Karaman with the perfectly-timed delivery and Moussa Sylla makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 13' A quiet spell here at MDCC-Arena. FC Schalke 04 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 18' 1. FC Magdeburg are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against FC Schalke 04's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 22' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marcus Mathisen on 22 minutes.
  • 27' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Magdeburg in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past FC Schalke 04's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 32' FC Schalke 04 has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Schalke 04 that had 406 games and scored 311 goals.
  • 40' What a moment for Marcus Mathisen! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 44' 1. FC Magdeburg player sees a card in front of him.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Tobias Mohr. He receives a card.
  • 46' Andi Hoti gets the nod from 1. FC Magdeburg. He replaces Marcus Mathisen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 48' Martijn Kaars does the damage! The net is bulging and 1. FC Magdeburg surge ahead!
  • 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 58' 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.
  • 63' FC Schalke 04 make a change. Tobias Mohr trudges off to be replaced by Anton Donkor on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Alexander Nollenberger gets the nod from 1. FC Magdeburg. He replaces Xavier Amaechi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' FC Schalke 04 make a change. Paul Seguin trudges off to be replaced by Christopher Antwi-Adjei on 72 minutes.
  • 76' Kenan Karaman does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Schalke 04 surge ahead!
  • 79' It is a substitution in 1. FC Magdeburg team. Connor Krempicki is replaced by Aleksa Marusic on 79 minute.
  • 80' A change in the FC Schalke 04 ranks — Mehmet-Can Aydin exits the field as Taylan Bulut enters on 80.
  • 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' That is a card for FC Schalke 04. Karel Geraerts will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' The 1. FC Magdeburg manager makes a substitution. Aleksa Marusic departs to be replaced by Falko Michel.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

1. FC Magdeburg Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Titz

FC Schalke 04 Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karel Geraerts

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-08-25 1. FC Magdeburg 2–2 FC Schalke 04 2024-02-24 1. FC Magdeburg 3–0 FC Schalke 04 2023-09-16 FC Schalke 04 4–3 1. FC Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg Form

2024-08-25 1. FC Magdeburg 2–2 FC Schalke 04 D 2024-08-19 Offenbacher Kickers 2–1 1. FC Magdeburg L 2024-08-11 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–3 1. FC Magdeburg W 2024-08-03 1. FC Magdeburg 0–0 SV 07 Elversberg D 2024-05-19 TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf 3–2 1. FC Magdeburg L 2024-05-10 1. FC Magdeburg 0–0 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 D

FC Schalke 04 Form

2024-08-25 1. FC Magdeburg 2–2 FC Schalke 04 D 2024-08-17 VfR Aalen 0–2 FC Schalke 04 W 2024-08-10 1. FC Nurnberg 3–1 FC Schalke 04 L 2024-08-03 FC Schalke 04 5–1 Eintracht Braunschweig W 2024-05-19 SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 2–0 FC Schalke 04 L 2024-05-11 FC Schalke 04 2–1 FC Hansa Rostock W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5 1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6 FC Schalke 04 xG
I would bet for: 1. FC Magdeburg or FC Schalke 04 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Magdeburg37% Draw27% FC Schalke 0436%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Schalke 04
63%
1. FC Magdeburg or FC Schalke 04
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
1. FC Magdeburg27% Draw44% FC Schalke 0429%
Actual: 1. FC Magdeburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg

Handicap 1. FC Magdeburg covers Push FC Schalke 04 covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.