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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Hempel (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Tobias Schultes
- Assistant 2 Daniel Bartnitzki (Germany)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Karlsruher SC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Energie Cottbus | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Arminia Bielefeld | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Hannover 96 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | VfL Osnabruck | 2 | 0 |
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 Köln | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #2 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 5 |
| 6 | Conceded | 1 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
1. FC Magdeburg are 8th (3 pts). Hertha BSC are 2nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Magdeburg
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hertha BSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds MDCC-Arena will turn into a battlefield for 1. FC Magdeburg and Hertha BSC.
- 5' Hertha BSC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Tjark Ernst has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 334 appearances.
- 15' Germany international Philipp Hercher has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pascal Klemens, as he is very good at scoring at MDCC-Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' Jean Hugonet catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 21.
- 23' Controversy at the stadium! Tobias Muller argues furiously but the card stands.
- 28' 1. FC Magdeburg are deployed in a 3-4-3 Diamond today, looking to exploit space against Hertha BSC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 31' The crowd applauds Tobias Muller as he leaves the pitch. Connor Krempicki steps in for 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 36' Martijn Kaars has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 37' Hertha BSC player sees a card in front of him.
- 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Baris Atik is ready to make an impact after coming on for Xavier Amaechi at the 46 minute mark.
- 48' What composure from Mo El Hankouri! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' Goal! Derry Scherhant scores his 13 goal in 464 matches.
- 56' It’s a booking for Hertha BSC player. Deyovaisio Zeefuik gets a card.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Florian Niederlechner on 63 minutes.
- 65' Sensational shot from Florian Niederlechner. Hertha BSC is back in the lead.
- 67' The whistle greets Samuel Loric as he departs to be replaced by Falko Michel.
- 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
- 73' It is a substitution in 1. FC Magdeburg team. Philipp Hercher is replaced by Pierre Nadjombe on 73 minute.
- 74' Fabian Reese gets the nod from Hertha BSC. He replaces Derry Scherhant and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cristian Fiel will be considering his options from the bench.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Connor Krempicki.
- 84' The Hertha BSC bench stirs into life. Pascal Klemens is withdrawn and Diego Demme gets his opportunity.
- 86' Brilliant from the ! Jan Luca Schuler makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 86.
- 90' A tactical swap from Hertha BSC — Gustav Christensen on, Ibrahim Maza off on 90 minutes.
- 1. FC Magdeburg will have plenty to reflect on. Hertha BSC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Ahmet Arslan | 1 |
| Florian Niederlechner | 1 |
| Leon Bell Bell | 1 |
| Jan Luca Schuler | 1 |
| Silas Gnaka | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Magdeburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.52
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 3.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 4.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
35%
Draw or Hertha BSC
83%
1. FC Magdeburg or Hertha BSC
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 2
6.7%
1 – 4
6.6%
0 – 3
6.1%
0 – 2
5.5%
0 – 4
5.3%
2 – 3
4.8%
1 – 5
4.7%
1 – 1
4.4%
2 – 4
4.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 5
3.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 6% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +1 | 23% | 17% | 60% |
| +1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +2 | 40% | 19% | 41% |
| +2.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

