FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Magdeburg — 2. Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena.
- FC Schalke 04 34 games · 70 pts (2025/26)
- 1. FC Magdeburg 34 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Bacher
13 games this season
🟨 0.8/game
⚽ 4.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 34 | 70 |
| 2 | SV 07 Elversberg | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Paderborn 07 | 34 | 62 |
| 4 | Hannover 96 | 34 | 60 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 34 | 52 |
| 6 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 34 | 52 |
| 7 | Hertha BSC | 34 | 51 |
| 8 | 1. FC Nurnberg | 34 | 46 |
| 9 | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | 44 |
| 10 | Karlsruher SC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | SG Dynamo Dresden | 34 | 41 |
| 12 | Holstein Kiel | 34 | 41 |
| 13 | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | 39 |
| 14 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 34 | 39 |
| 15 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 34 | 37 |
| 16 | SpVgg Greuther Furth 1903 | 34 | 37 |
| 17 | TSV Fortuna 95 Dusseldorf | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | SC Preussen Munster | 34 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Season Stats
| FC Schalke 04 | 1. FC Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #14 |
| 70 | Points | 39 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 21 / 7 / 6 | W / D / L | 12 / 3 / 19 |
| 50 | Scored | 52 |
| 31 | Conceded | 58 |
| +19 | GD | -6 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 1.15 |
| 62% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
FC Schalke 04 this season
FC Schalke 04 this season
21%
Clean Sheets
1. FC Magdeburg this season
1. FC Magdeburg this season
FC Schalke 04 are 1st (70 pts). 1. FC Magdeburg are 14th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Schalke 04
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
1. FC Magdeburg
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Veltins-Arena. FC Schalke 04 are looking to make home advantage count against 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 5' The travelling 1. FC Magdeburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering 1. FC Magdeburg that had 272 games and scored 149 goals.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jan Luca Schuler is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Schalke 04.
- 16' GOAL! Silas Gnaka fires home to make it 0-1!
- 21' 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.
- 26' Germany international Dominik Reimann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' Silas Gnaka doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' The FC Schalke 04 bench stirs into life. Tobias Mohr is withdrawn and Yusuf Kabadayi gets his opportunity.
- 40' The Germany Sebastian Polter breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-2!
- 45' FC Schalke 04 receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 45' It is a substitution in FC Schalke 04 team. Marius Muller is replaced by Michael Langer on 45 minute.
- 50' FC Schalke 04 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' FC Schalke 04 receives a card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 59' 1. FC Magdeburg receives a card for a hard tackle on 59.
- 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' Sensational shot from Connor Krempicki. 1. FC Magdeburg is back in the lead.
- 68' Poor challenge from Daniel Heber. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 69' Magnificent from Thomas Ouwejan! That is 9 goals in 300 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' It’s gonna be a card for Jean Hugonet.
- 74' 1. FC Magdeburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Heber is booked for 1. FC Magdeburg — card on 77.
- 79' What a moment for Sebastian Polter! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Jason Ceka makes way for Luc Castaignos at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Baris Atik is booked for 1. FC Magdeburg — card on 85.
- 86' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 86 minute. Assan Ouedraogo leaves to be changed by Dominick Drexler.
- 89' 1. FC Magdeburg ring the changes. Jan Luca Schuler has done his job and it is now time for Tatsuya Ito to step up.
- 90' The referee shows FC Schalke 04 player a card on 90.
- 1. FC Magdeburg will have plenty to reflect on. FC Schalke 04 were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 7
- 25
-
32
Marius Muller ↓ Michael Langer 45'
- 40
-
29
Tobias Mohr ↓ Yusuf Kabadayi 38'
- 27
- 35
- 10
- 5
- 43
Bench
- 26
-
34
Michael Langer ↑ 45'
-
24
Dominick Drexler ↑ 86'
- 22
- 21
-
41
Henning Matriciani ↑ 45'
- 42
- 14
-
17
Yusuf Kabadayi ↑ 38'
Coach
Thomas Reis
1. FC Magdeburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
29
Amara Conde ↓ Connor Krempicki 64'
- 23
- 19
- 25
- 24
- 15
-
26
Jan Luca Schuler ↓ Tatsuya Ito 89'
-
10
Jason Ceka ↓ Luc Castaignos 80'
- 5
- 17
Bench
- 42
-
37
Tatsuya Ito ↑ 89'
-
2
Cristiano Piccini ↑ 45'
-
9
Luc Castaignos ↑ 80'
- 8
-
7
Herbert Bockhorn ↑ 64'
-
13
Connor Krempicki ↑ 64'
- 20
- 3
Coach
Christian Titz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martijn Kaars | 5 |
| Silas Gnaka | 3 |
| Sebastian Polter | 2 |
| Marcus Mathisen | 1 |
| Thomas Ouwejan | 1 |
| Janik Bachmann | 1 |
| Adrian Gantenbein | 1 |
| Derry Murkin | 1 |
Head to Head
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.5
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
1. FC Magdeburg xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Schalke 04 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
74%
Draw or 1. FC Magdeburg
48%
FC Schalke 04 or 1. FC Magdeburg
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 1. FC Magdeburg win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
4 – 2
3.4%
1 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | 1. FC Magdeburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 19% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
1. FC Magdeburg keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.