Match

1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)MDCC-Arena, Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg1. FC Kaiserslautern

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Magdeburg the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate 1. FC Magdeburg (1,965) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,990).

1. FC Magdeburg win47 %
Draw24 %
1. FC Kaiserslautern win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Magdeburg have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Magdeburg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Bahlinger SC(away)4-0DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026VfL Osnabrück(away)3-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026Eintracht Braunschweig(home)1-62. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026West Ham(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Schöningen(away)4-0Friendlies Clubs
1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)1-0DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Karlsruher SC(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026VfL Wolfsburg(away)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Metz(away)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Sudtirol(away)0-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 1. FC Magdeburg win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 17, 20261. FC Magdeburg 0-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga
Dec 20, 20251. FC Kaiserslautern 2-3 1. FC Magdeburg2. Bundesliga
Apr 6, 20251. FC Magdeburg 2-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga
Nov 3, 20241. FC Kaiserslautern 2-2 1. FC Magdeburg2. Bundesliga
May 4, 20241. FC Kaiserslautern 4-1 1. FC Magdeburg2. Bundesliga
Dec 2, 20231. FC Magdeburg 4-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern on May 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Magdeburg score 2.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Magdeburg2.31.258/159/15
1. FC Kaiserslautern1.11.183/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Magdeburg sit 10th in 2. Bundesliga (3 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
101. FC Magdeburg2101463
141. FC Kaiserslautern2020002

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Magdeburg the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Where and when is 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?
1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on September 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at MDCC-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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