Head-to-Head
Magdeburg were 2-0 winners away at Hertha BSC Berlin in the 2. Bundesliga four months ago, but the form of both clubs has fluctuated wildly since then and it’s a tough call to make.
1. FC Magdeburg (Home)
- Magdeburg are on a roll at home, having won their last two games, and will be looking to beat Hertha for the second time in four months.
- Magdeburg have won three and lost two of their last five, beating Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-0 at home, but losing 4-3 at Paderborn and 1-0 at Nürnberg on the road.
- Sander’s side have won four, drawn two and lost nine of their 15 home games in the 2. Bundesliga, scoring 1.47 and conceding 1.80 goals per-game on average - suggesting there will be plenty of goals at both ends of the pitch on Sunday.
Hertha BSC Berlin (Away)
- Stefan Leitl has impressed with his tactical acumen since he took over as head coach at Hertha BSC Berlin in February 2025.
- Leitl has disciplined his side and they are difficult to break down when they are playing in the right way.
- Hertha are a hard team to beat on the road, where they are unbeaten in their last three away games (Won 2, Drawn 1).
- Hertha have won eight, drawn four and lost just three of their 15 away 2. Bundesliga matches this term.
- Conceding 19 goals in those 15 away games is not great, but it does show they have been strong enough defensively.
Key Players
Anytime goalscorer bettors should look out for Mateusz Zukowski , who has scored 17 2. Bundesliga goals in his last 18 appearances, and is Magdeburg’s talisman.
Betting Insights
The odds are stacked against both sides keeping a clean sheet in this matchup, but there will be goals in the game as a result, so over 2.5 goals and both teams to score - yes is the clear bet for the matchup.
Prediction
Both sides are in mixed form, but the visitors are better on the road and should edge a goal-laden game .
