1. FC Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC, 2. Bundesliga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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1. FC Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Hertha BSC 34 games · 51 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Hempel (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Tobias Schultes
- Assistant 2 Daniel Bartnitzki (Germany)
10 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 6.2 goals/game
🟥 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | Hertha BSC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | SSV Jahn Regensburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Oct | Hannover 96 | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Hamburger SV | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | SSV Ulm 1846 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | SV Darmstadt 98 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | 1. FC Koln | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Karlsruher SC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Magdeburg | Hertha BSC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #7 |
| 39 | Points | 51 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 3 / 19 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 11 |
| 52 | Scored | 47 |
| 58 | Conceded | 44 |
| -6 | GD | +3 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 35% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
67%
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
35%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
1. FC Magdeburg are 14th (39 pts). Hertha BSC are 7th (51 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
Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at MDCC-Arena!
- 5' Germany international Dominik Reimann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Christian Titz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' 1. FC Magdeburg looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Laurin Ulrich scoring 1 goals.
- 20' Deyovaisio Zeefuik, a Suriname , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 21' That looks like a foul for a card for Jean Hugonet.
- 23' Poor challenge from Tobias Muller. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marton Dardai made 464 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 31' A change in the 1. FC Magdeburg ranks — Tobias Muller exits the field as Connor Krempicki enters on 31.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' The referee shows Hertha BSC player a card on 37.
- 42' Pascal Klemens has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 464 appearances.
- 46' The crowd applauds Xavier Amaechi as he leaves the pitch. Baris Atik steps in for 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 48' Mo El Hankouri puts 1. FC Magdeburg on the lead.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Magnificent from Derry Scherhant! That is 13 goals in 464 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Deyovaisio Zeefuik is booked for Hertha BSC — card on 56.
- 61' 1. FC Magdeburg currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 63' Poor challenge from Florian Niederlechner. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Florian Niederlechner gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 67' Falko Michel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Samuel Loric on 67 minute.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Magdeburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Pierre Nadjombe. He replaces Philipp Hercher on 73 minute.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Fabian Reese. He replaces Derry Scherhant on 74 minute.
- 79' Hertha BSC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 80' Connor Krempicki is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 84' The crowd applauds Pascal Klemens as he leaves the pitch. Diego Demme steps in for Hertha BSC.
- 86' What a moment for Jan Luca Schuler! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Hertha BSC ring the changes. Ibrahim Maza has done his job and it is now time for Gustav Christensen to step up.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hertha BSC players.
Lineups
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
3-4-3 DiamondStarting XI
- 1
- 11
- 5
- 27
- 25
-
20
Xavier Amaechi ↓ Baris Atik 46'
- 24
-
2
Samuel Loric ↓ Falko Michel 67'
- 15
-
29
Livan Burcu ↓ Tatsuya Ito 73'
- 9
Bench
-
37
Tatsuya Ito ↑ 73'
-
23
Baris Atik ↑ 46'
- 26
-
13
Connor Krempicki ↑ 31'
- 30
-
21
Falko Michel ↑ 67'
- 14
- 3
-
22
Pierre Nadjombe ↑ 73'
Coach
Christian Titz
Hertha BSC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
- 37
- 42
- 7
-
27
Mickael Cuisance ↓ Pal Dardai 90'
- 8
- 31
- 1
-
39
Derry Scherhant ↓ Fabian Reese 74'
-
41
Pascal Klemens ↓ Diego Demme 84'
- 10
Bench
-
20
Pal Dardai ↑ 90'
-
6
Diego Demme ↑ 84'
-
11
Fabian Reese ↑ 74'
- 5
- 9
- 24
-
18
Jan Luca Schuler ↑ 74'
- 43
-
26
Gustav Christensen ↑ 90'
Coach
Cristian Fiel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabian Reese | 3 |
| Haris Tabakovic | 2 |
| Mo El Hankouri | 2 |
| Jan Luca Schuler | 1 |
| Lubambo Musonda | 1 |
| Jason Ceka | 1 |
| Linus Gechter | 1 |
| Marten Winkler | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Magdeburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.71
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.14
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
1. FC Magdeburg or Hertha BSC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
56%
Draw or Hertha BSC
68%
1. FC Magdeburg or Hertha BSC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 19% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

