1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum 1848, 2. Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum 1848 — 2. Bundesliga at MDCC-Arena.
- 1. FC Magdeburg 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- VfL Bochum 1848 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Felix Prigan (Germany)
- Assistant 1 Marco Achmuller
- Assistant 2 Michael Nather (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 1 |
| 6 | Conceded | 1 |
| -2 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
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
50%
Clean Sheets
VfL Bochum 1848 this season
VfL Bochum 1848 this season
1. FC Magdeburg are 8th (3 pts). VfL Bochum 1848 are 6th (3 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
VfL Bochum 1848
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: 1. FC Magdeburg gets underway.
- 5' A quiet spell here at MDCC-Arena. 1. FC Magdeburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 7' What a moment for Lubambo Musonda! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' Tobias Muller has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. 1. FC Magdeburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' 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.
- 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' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His 1. FC Magdeburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' VfL Bochum 1848 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Against the run of play, Baris Atik has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' A change in the VfL Bochum 1848 ranks — Kjell Watjen exits the field as Callum Marshall enters on 46.
- 51' 1. FC Magdeburg currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Oliver Olsen. He receives a card.
- 56' GOAL! Philipp Hofmann scores on 56.
- 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both 1. FC Magdeburg and VfL Bochum 1848 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 65' The referee calls foul for Maximilian Wittek. He receives a card.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Koji Miyoshi.
- 69' The whistle greets Farid Alfa-Ruprecht as he departs to be replaced by Gerrit Holtmann.
- 71' A stunning finish from Mateusz Zukowski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 73' The deadlock is broken! Mateusz Zukowski gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
- 74' A change in the VfL Bochum 1848 ranks — Koji Miyoshi exits the field as Kacper Koscierski enters on 74.
- 76' A change in the 1. FC Magdeburg ranks — Silas Gnaka exits the field as Connor Krempicki enters on 76.
- 77' Dariusz Stalmach has so much to prove this time. He replaces Richmond Tachie on 77 minute.
- 79' The referee shows 1. FC Magdeburg player a card on 79.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Noah Pesch. He replaces Baris Atik on 84 minute.
- 88' The 1. FC Magdeburg manager makes a substitution. Herbert Bockhorn departs to be replaced by Eldin Dzogovic.
- 90' Poor challenge from Noah Pesch. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-1.
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
2 / 4
1.52
1. FC Magdeburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
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: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
1. FC Magdeburg or Draw
74%
Draw or VfL Bochum 1848
52%
1. FC Magdeburg or VfL Bochum 1848
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Magdeburg
| Handicap | 1. FC Magdeburg covers | Push | VfL Bochum 1848 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
VfL Bochum 1848 keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

