Where and when is 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum played?

1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum is played on May 15, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at MDCC-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 58% 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.

Match

1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 33Kick-off on May 15, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)MDCC-Arena, Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg

VfL Bochum

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Magdeburg the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for VfL Bochum. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum?

A very open match: only 2 Elo points separate 1. FC Magdeburg (1,982) and VfL Bochum (1,984).

1. FC Magdeburg win45 %

Draw25 %

VfL Bochum win30 %

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; VfL Bochum have 7, 4 and 4.

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

1. FC Magdeburg
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Bahlinger SC(away)	4-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	VfL Osnabrück(away)	3-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	Eintracht Braunschweig(home)	1-6	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	West Ham(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026	Schöningen(away)	4-0	Friendlies Clubs

VfL Bochum
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)	2-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 14, 2026	Eintracht Braunschweig(away)	1-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 7, 2026	Hertha BSC(home)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Sheffield Utd(home)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Werder Bremen(away)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 1 1. FC Magdeburg win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 VfL Bochum win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 4, 2026	1. FC Magdeburg 4-1 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga
Nov 2, 2025	VfL Bochum 2-0 1. FC Magdeburg	2. Bundesliga
Jul 20, 2024	1. FC Magdeburg 1-1 VfL Bochum	Friendlies Clubs
May 4, 2019	VfL Bochum 4-2 1. FC Magdeburg	2. Bundesliga
Dec 2, 2018	1. FC Magdeburg 0-0 VfL Bochum	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum on Apr 4, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Magdeburg score 2.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; VfL Bochum score 1.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
1. FC Magdeburg	2.3	1.2	5	8/15	9/15
VfL Bochum	1.3	1.2	3	9/15	6/15

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 VfL Bochum sit 7th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
7	VfL Bochum	2	1	0	1	1	1	3
10	1. FC Magdeburg	2	1	0	1	4	6	3

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 VfL Bochum?: The Footlab model makes 1. FC Magdeburg the favourite at 45%, against 25% for a draw and 30% for VfL Bochum.
Where and when is 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum played?: 1. FC Magdeburg vs VfL Bochum is played on May 15, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at MDCC-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 58% 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.