1. FC Nurnberg vs 1. FC Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
1. FC Nurnberg vs 1. FC Magdeburg — 2. Bundesliga at Max-Morlock-Stadion.
- 1. FC Nurnberg 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- 1. FC Magdeburg 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Patrick Schwengers
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Karlsruher SC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | VfL Wolfsburg | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Arminia Bielefeld | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | FC Energie Cottbus | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | FC St. Pauli 1910 | 2 | 2 |
| 14 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | Hannover 96 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | VfL Osnabrück | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | 1. FC Magdeburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Arminia Bielefeld | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Apr | SG Dynamo Dresden | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Eintracht Braunschweig | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Holstein Kiel | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | 1. FC Nurnberg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | SC Paderborn 07 | A | 3–4 | L |
| 04 Apr | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | SC Preussen Munster | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | SV Darmstadt 98 | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| 1. FC Nurnberg | 1. FC Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #10 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 4 |
| 2 | Conceded | 6 |
| +5 | GD | -2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Nurnberg this season
1. FC Nurnberg this season
50%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Nurnberg are 1st (6 pts). 1. FC Magdeburg are 10th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
1. FC Nurnberg
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Max-Morlock-Stadion will turn into a battlefield for 1. FC Nurnberg and 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 5' Laurin Ulrich is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for 1. FC Magdeburg tonight.
- 10' 1. FC Nurnberg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' 1. FC Magdeburg is showing some good football. However, 1. FC Magdeburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Javier Fernandez made 295 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both 1. FC Nurnberg and 1. FC Magdeburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' 1. FC Nurnberg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 47' GOAL! Rafael Lubach scores on 45. Assisted by Henri Koudossou
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. 1. FC Nurnberg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Herbert Bockhorn on 54 minutes.
- 56' Rafael Lubach is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' Piet Scobel gets the nod from 1. FC Nurnberg. He replaces Adriano Grimaldi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' 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.
- 70' 1. FC Magdeburg receives a card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 71' 1. FC Magdeburg ring the changes. Herbert Bockhorn has done his job and it is now time for Jean Hugonet to step up.
- 72' Maximilian Breunig is replacing Alexander Ahl-Holmstrom for the 1. FC Magdeburg side.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Tom Baack. He replaces Rafael Lubach on 73 minute.
- 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 79' Marcus Mathisen is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
- 82' Tarek Buchmann is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julian Justvan at the 82 minute mark.
- 83' 1. FC Nurnberg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marko Soldic is hanging Javier Fernandez on the field on 83 minute.
- 87' Rayan Ghrieb is replacing Silas Gnaka for the 1. FC Magdeburg side.
- 1-0 the final result. 1. FC Magdeburg will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
1. FC Nurnberg Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 1
- 24
- 25
- 10
- 8
- 4
- 18
- 21
- 6
- 20
Bench
- 5
- 26
- 28
- 22
- 32
- 41
- 16
- 37
- 39
Coach
Miroslav Klose
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 23
-
7
Herbert Bockhorn ↓ Jean Hugonet 71'
-
25
Silas Gnaka ↓ Rayan Ghrieb 87'
- 19
-
28
Max Geschwill ↓ Philipp Hercher 71'
- 21
- 17
- 8
- 16
- 11
Bench
-
27
Philipp Hercher ↑ 71'
-
24
Jean Hugonet ↑ 71'
- 18
-
9
Maximilian Breunig ↑ 72'
- 4
-
29
Rayan Ghrieb ↑ 87'
- 40
- 10
- 6
Coach
Petrik Sander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Julian Justvan | 1 |
| Felix Lohkemper | 1 |
| Ondrej Karafiat | 1 |
| Can Uzun | 1 |
| Philipp Hercher | 1 |
| Xavier Amaechi | 1 |
| Alexander Nollenberger | 1 |
| Livan Burcu | 1 |
Head to Head
1. FC Nurnberg Form
2026-04-26
1. FC Nurnberg
1–0
1. FC Magdeburg
W
2026-04-18
Arminia Bielefeld
1–1
1. FC Nurnberg
D
2026-04-11
1. FC Nurnberg
0–2
SG Dynamo Dresden
L
2026-04-05
Eintracht Braunschweig
1–1
1. FC Nurnberg
D
2026-03-21
1. FC Nurnberg
3–0
1. FC Kaiserslautern
W
2026-03-14
Holstein Kiel
2–3
1. FC Nurnberg
W
1. FC Magdeburg Form
2026-04-26
1. FC Nurnberg
1–0
1. FC Magdeburg
L
2026-04-18
1. FC Magdeburg
2–0
TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf
W
2026-04-12
SC Paderborn 07
4–3
1. FC Magdeburg
L
2026-04-04
1. FC Magdeburg
4–1
VfL Bochum 1848
W
2026-03-22
SC Preussen Munster
1–3
1. FC Magdeburg
W
2026-03-13
1. FC Magdeburg
1–1
SV Darmstadt 98
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
4.7
1. FC Nurnberg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
1. FC Magdeburg xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 92% + 1. FC Nurnberg to win 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Nurnberg win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 6.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 2.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 3.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 4.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
Double Chance
1. FC Nurnberg or Draw
89%
Draw or 1. FC Magdeburg
24%
1. FC Nurnberg or 1. FC Magdeburg
87%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: 1. FC Nurnberg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
4 – 1
6.9%
5 – 1
6.4%
3 – 1
6%
4 – 0
5.1%
6 – 1
5%
4 – 2
4.8%
5 – 0
4.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
5 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
4.1%
6 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — 1. FC Nurnberg
| Handicap | 1. FC Nurnberg covers | Push | 1. FC Magdeburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| -2 | 56% | 17% | 28% |
| -1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| -1 | 72% | 13% | 15% |
| -0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
1. FC Nurnberg keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
1%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

