Match

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

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 32Kick-off on May 8, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nürnberg

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Magdeburg

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for 1. FC Magdeburg. 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 Nürnberg vs 1. FC Magdeburg?

A very open match: only 39 Elo points separate 1. FC Nürnberg (2,021) and 1. FC Magdeburg (1,982).

1. FC Nürnberg win46 %
Draw24 %
1. FC Magdeburg win30 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Nürnberg have 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeats; 1. FC Magdeburg have 9, 2 and 4.

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

1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026FC Viktoria Köln(away)1-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)4-22. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026Dynamo Dresden(home)3-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Oviedo(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Palermo(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 1. FC Nürnberg win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 1. FC Magdeburg win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 26, 20261. FC Nürnberg 1-0 1. FC Magdeburg2. Bundesliga
Nov 29, 20251. FC Magdeburg 3-0 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Feb 8, 20251. FC Magdeburg 3-4 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Aug 31, 20241. FC Nürnberg 0-4 1. FC Magdeburg2. Bundesliga
Mar 9, 20241. FC Magdeburg 0-1 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Oct 1, 20231. FC Nürnberg 1-0 1. FC Magdeburg2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Magdeburg on Apr 26, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Nürnberg score 2.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Magdeburg score 2.3 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Nürnberg2.71.2410/1510/15
1. FC Magdeburg2.31.258/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Nürnberg sit 1st in 2. Bundesliga (6 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Magdeburg sit 10th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
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11. FC Nürnberg2200726
101. FC Magdeburg2101463

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 Nürnberg vs 1. FC Magdeburg?
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 46%, against 24% for a draw and 30% for 1. FC Magdeburg.
Where and when is 1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Magdeburg played?
1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Magdeburg is played on May 8, 2027 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Max-Morlock-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 64% 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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