Sunday , 16 August 2026

FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

2. Bundesliga · 2023-24
FC Schalke 04
4 – 3
Full Time
1. FC Magdeburg
Sat 16 Sep 2023 · 18:30 UTC Veltins-Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Cedric Brunner 45' Y
Sebastian Polter 45' Y
Yusuf Kabadayi 55' Y
Y 59' Jason Ceka
Y 68' Daniel Heber
Y 69' Jean Hugonet
R 77' Daniel Heber
Y 85' Baris Atik
Thomas Ouwejan 90' Y
Y 90' Andre Kilian
R 90' Andre Kilian

Overview

Match Preview

FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Magdeburg — 2. Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Bacher

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

3
1
2
FC Schalke 04 6 games · Avg 5.2 goals 1. FC Magdeburg
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-16 FC Schalke 04 4–3 1. FC Magdeburg

Recent Form

FC Schalke 04
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep 1. FC Magdeburg H 4–3 W
02 Sep SV Wehen Wiesbaden A 1–1 D
25 Aug Holstein Kiel H 0–2 L
20 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig A 0–1 L
11 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig A 3–1 W
05 Aug 1. FC Kaiserslautern H 3–0 W
1. FC Magdeburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep FC Schalke 04 A 3–4 L
02 Sep Hertha BSC H 6–4 W
27 Aug FC St. Pauli 1910 A 0–0 D
20 Aug Holstein Kiel A 4–2 W
14 Aug SSV Jahn Regensburg A 2–1 W
06 Aug Eintracht Braunschweig H 2–1 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' FC Schalke 04 have kicked off against 1. FC Magdeburg. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' It’s high time Christian Titz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Paul Seguin suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Veltins-Arena. 1. FC Magdeburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 16' GOAL! Silas Gnaka fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 21' Germany international Sebastian Polter has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
  • 27' A stunning finish from Silas Gnaka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 32' FC Schalke 04 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 37' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 38' FC Schalke 04 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yusuf Kabadayi is hanging Tobias Mohr on the field on 38 minute.
  • 40' What a strike from Sebastian Polter! The score is 1-2.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Cedric Brunner on 45 minutes.
  • 45' Michael Langer gets the nod from FC Schalke 04. He replaces Marius Muller and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thomas Ouwejan, as he is very good at scoring at Veltins-Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Yusuf Kabadayi on 55 minutes.
  • 59' The referee calls foul for Jason Ceka. He receives a card.
  • 62' Brilliant from the ! Derry Murkin makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 62.
  • 64' The 1. FC Magdeburg bench stirs into life. Alexander Nollenberger is withdrawn and Herbert Bockhorn gets his opportunity.
  • 67' What a strike from Connor Krempicki! The score is 2-3.
  • 68' That is a card for 1. FC Magdeburg. Daniel Heber will be fuming at that decision.
  • 69' What a moment for Thomas Ouwejan! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 69' 1. FC Magdeburg player sees a card in front of him.
  • 74' 1. FC Magdeburg have won 149 goals from 272 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 77' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Heber is booked for 1. FC Magdeburg — card on 77.
  • 79' Sebastian Polter has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
  • 80' Luc Castaignos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Ceka on 80 minute.
  • 85' It’s gonna be a card for Baris Atik.
  • 86' FC Schalke 04 make a change. Assan Ouedraogo trudges off to be replaced by Dominick Drexler on 86 minutes.
  • 89' Tatsuya Ito has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jan Luca Schuler on 89 minute.
  • 90' Thomas Ouwejan was booked on 90.
  • Another three points for FC Schalke 04.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Reis

1. FC Magdeburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Titz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Martijn Kaars 5
Silas Gnaka 3
Sebastian Polter 2
Connor Krempicki 1
Mo El Hankouri 1
Tatsuya Ito 1
Moussa Sylla 1
Kenan Karaman 1

Head to Head

2023-09-16 FC Schalke 04 4–3 1. FC Magdeburg

FC Schalke 04 Form

2023-09-16 FC Schalke 04 4–3 1. FC Magdeburg W 2023-09-02 SV Wehen Wiesbaden 1–1 FC Schalke 04 D 2023-08-25 FC Schalke 04 0–2 Holstein Kiel L 2023-08-20 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–0 FC Schalke 04 L 2023-08-11 Eintracht Braunschweig 1–3 FC Schalke 04 W 2023-08-05 FC Schalke 04 3–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern W

1. FC Magdeburg Form

2023-09-16 FC Schalke 04 4–3 1. FC Magdeburg L 2023-09-02 1. FC Magdeburg 6–4 Hertha BSC W 2023-08-27 FC St. Pauli 1910 0–0 1. FC Magdeburg D 2023-08-20 Holstein Kiel 2–4 1. FC Magdeburg W 2023-08-14 SSV Jahn Regensburg 1–2 1. FC Magdeburg W 2023-08-06 1. FC Magdeburg 2–1 Eintracht Braunschweig W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.16 FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 1. FC Magdeburg xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Schalke 0447% Draw23% 1. FC Magdeburg30%
Actual: FC Schalke 04 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

FC Schalke 04 or Draw
70%
Draw or 1. FC Magdeburg
53%
FC Schalke 04 or 1. FC Magdeburg
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Schalke 0435% Draw38% 1. FC Magdeburg27%
Actual: 1. FC Magdeburg win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–3 not predicted
4 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.6%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04

Handicap FC Schalke 04 covers Push 1. FC Magdeburg covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 14% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 18% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 15% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.