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 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Hertha BSC 4 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Hempel (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Tobias Schultes
- Assistant 2 Daniel Bartnitzki (Germany)
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 19.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Hertha BSC | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | VfL Wolfsburg | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | VfL Osnabruck | 4 | 6 |
| 9 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 5 | 5 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 5 | 4 |
| 12 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 5 | 4 |
| 13 | FC Energie Cottbus | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | Arminia Bielefeld | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Hannover 96 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Holstein Kiel | 4 | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #2 |
| 9 | Points | 12 |
| 5 | Played | 4 |
| 3 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 0 |
| 10 | Scored | 12 |
| 8 | Conceded | 5 |
| +2 | GD | +7 |
| 1.80 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 60% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Hertha BSC this season
Hertha BSC this season
1. FC Magdeburg are 4th (9 pts). Hertha BSC are 2nd (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Magdeburg
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hertha BSC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Magdeburg
| Alexander Nollenberger | 2 G | 1 A |
| Mateusz Zukowski | 2 G | |
| Emmanuel Iyoha | 1 G |
Hertha BSC
| Josip Brekalo | 3 G | 2 A |
| Oluwaseun Adewumi | 3 G | |
| Sebastian Gronning | 2 G | |
| Marten Winkler | 1 G | 2 A |
| Deyovaisio Zeefuik | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — 1. FC Magdeburg and Hertha BSC get this one started.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Christian Titz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' 1. FC Magdeburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Magdeburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' 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.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jean Hugonet on 21.
- 23' 1. FC Magdeburg receives a card for a hard tackle on 23.
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Hertha BSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 31' Connor Krempicki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tobias Muller at the 31 minute mark.
- 36' Tjark Ernst, a Germany goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 37' Hertha BSC player sees a card in front of him.
- 42' Martijn Kaars has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' 1. FC Magdeburg ring the changes. Xavier Amaechi has done his job and it is now time for Baris Atik to step up.
- 48' What a moment for Mo El Hankouri! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. 1. FC Magdeburg and Hertha BSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' What an equalizer from Derry Scherhant!
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Deyovaisio Zeefuik argues furiously but the card stands.
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Magdeburg and Hertha BSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Florian Niederlechner.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Florian Niederlechner gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 67' Fresh legs for 1. FC Magdeburg! Falko Michel comes on to replace Samuel Loric.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 73' The crowd applauds Philipp Hercher as he leaves the pitch. Pierre Nadjombe steps in for 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 74' Fabian Reese has so much to prove this time. He replaces Derry Scherhant on 74 minute.
- 79' It is a cagey affair so far. 1. FC Magdeburg in their 3-4-3 Diamond trying to find a way past Hertha BSC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Connor Krempicki is booked for 1. FC Magdeburg — card on 80.
- 84' Fresh legs for Hertha BSC! Diego Demme comes on to replace Pascal Klemens.
- 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jan Luca Schuler makes it 1-3.
- 90' Ibrahim Maza makes way for Gustav Christensen at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hertha BSC.
- Another three points for Hertha BSC.
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
1.77
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.69
Hertha BSC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hertha BSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
50%
Draw or Hertha BSC
73%
1. FC Magdeburg or Hertha BSC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 1
6.3%
2 – 3
5.6%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 4
4.3%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 4
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | Hertha BSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 7% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 12% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 19% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 16% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Hertha BSC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.