1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum 1848, 2. Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
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1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum 1848 — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 6 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Bochum 1848 6 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Prigan (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Marco Achmuller
- Assistant 2 Michael Nather (Germany)
3 games this season
🟨 4.7/game
⚽ 26.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hertha BSC | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Energie Cottbus | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | Hannover 96 | 6 | 7 |
| 11 | VfL Osnabrück | 6 | 7 |
| 12 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1903 | 6 | 6 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 6 | 5 |
| 14 | Karlsruher SC | 6 | 5 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 6 | 4 |
| 16 | Holstein Kiel | 6 | 4 |
| 17 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 6 | 4 |
| 18 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 6 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | SC Preußen Münster | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | SV 07 Elversberg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Karlsruher SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Feb | FC Schalke 04 | A | 3–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | 1. FC Magdeburg | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Mar | Holstein Kiel | H | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | Hertha BSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Feb | TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | 1. FC Nürnberg | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Magdeburg | VfL Bochum 1848 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #9 |
| 10 | Points | 7 |
| 6 | Played | 6 |
| 3 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 3 |
| 11 | Scored | 5 |
| 9 | Conceded | 6 |
| +2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 50% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
17%
Clean Sheets
VfL Bochum 1848 this season
VfL Bochum 1848 this season
1. FC Magdeburg are 6th (10 pts). VfL Bochum 1848 are 9th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Magdeburg
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
VfL Bochum 1848
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
1. FC Magdeburg
| Emmanuel Iyoha | 4 G | |
| Alexander Nollenberger | 3 G | 1 A |
| Mateusz Zukowski | 2 G |
VfL Bochum 1848
| Koji Miyoshi | 2 G | 1 A |
| Philipp Hofmann | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to MDCC-Arena that hosts another battle between 1. FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum 1848.
- 5' 1. FC Magdeburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 7' Against the run of play, Lubambo Musonda has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' Maximilian Wittek is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for VfL Bochum 1848 tonight.
- 17' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' Oliver Olsen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leandro Morgalla on 32 minute.
- 37' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 42' VfL Bochum 1848 is showing some good football. However, VfL Bochum 1848 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 44' A stunning finish from Baris Atik — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' The VfL Bochum 1848 manager makes a substitution. Kjell Watjen departs to be replaced by Callum Marshall.
- 51' The 25-year-old Falko Michel has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' Oliver Olsen was booked on 53.
- 56' What a moment for Philipp Hofmann! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Magdeburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Maximilian Wittek on 65.
- 68' Koji Miyoshi picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 69' Gerrit Holtmann has so much to prove this time. He replaces Farid Alfa-Ruprecht on 69 minute.
- 71' Against the run of play, Mateusz Zukowski has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' Mateusz Zukowski adds to his 4 season tally! 1. FC Magdeburg lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 74' Kacper Koscierski is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koji Miyoshi at the 74 minute mark.
- 76' It is a substitution in 1. FC Magdeburg team. Silas Gnaka is replaced by Connor Krempicki on 76 minute.
- 77' Dariusz Stalmach is replacing Richmond Tachie for the 1. FC Magdeburg side.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateusz Zukowski on 79.
- 84' 1. FC Magdeburg ring the changes. Baris Atik has done his job and it is now time for Noah Pesch to step up.
- 88' The 1. FC Magdeburg manager makes a substitution. Herbert Bockhorn departs to be replaced by Eldin Dzogovic.
- 90' A moment of madness from Noah Pesch on 90 minutes earns him a card. 1. FC Magdeburg will be frustrated.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — 1. FC Magdeburg 4-1 VfL Bochum 1848.
Lineups
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
23
Baris Atik ↓ Noah Pesch 84'
- 5
- 7
-
25
Silas Gnaka ↓ Connor Krempicki 76'
-
19
Lubambo Musonda ↓ Jean Hugonet 76'
- 22
- 18
- 21
- 8
- 16
Bench
-
13
Connor Krempicki ↑ 76'
-
24
Jean Hugonet ↑ 76'
- 28
-
4
Eldin Dzogovic ↑ 88'
- 29
- 40
-
10
Noah Pesch ↑ 84'
- 11
-
6
Dariusz Stalmach ↑ 77'
Coach
Petrik Sander
VfL Bochum 1848 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 32
- 33
- 23
-
39
Leandro Morgalla ↓ Oliver Olsen 32'
- 3
- 20
- 24
-
8
Kjell Watjen ↓ Callum Marshall 46'
- 29
- 34
Bench
-
17
Gerrit Holtmann ↑ 69'
- 31
- 4
-
13
Oliver Olsen ↑ 32'
- 22
-
11
Moritz-Broni Kwarteng ↑ 74'
-
16
Callum Marshall ↑ 46'
-
35
Kacper Koscierski ↑ 74'
- 37
Coach
Uwe Rösler
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mateusz Zukowski | 2 |
| Baris Atik | 1 |
| Lubambo Musonda | 1 |
| Philipp Hofmann | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Magdeburg Form
VfL Bochum 1848 Form
2026-04-04
1. FC Magdeburg
4–1
VfL Bochum 1848
L
2026-03-22
VfL Bochum 1848
2–3
Holstein Kiel
L
2026-03-14
Hertha BSC
1–1
VfL Bochum 1848
D
2026-03-07
VfL Bochum 1848
3–2
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2026-02-27
TSV Fortuna 95 Düsseldorf
2–1
VfL Bochum 1848
L
2026-02-20
VfL Bochum 1848
1–1
1. FC Nürnberg
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
VfL Bochum 1848 xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
78%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
46%
1. FC Magdeburg or VfL Bochum 1848
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | VfL Bochum 1848 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.