The German 2. Bundesliga is about to get more exciting as FC Magdeburg faces Hertha Berlin on 03.05.2026. This match between two closely matched teams will definitely keep fans on the edge of their seats. Our site offers in-depth analysis, including team forms and key players, to aid in your betting. Be sure to read our detailed prediction and place your bet based on our expert advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 55/40 | 51 |
| 6 | Hertha BSC | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 44/36 | 48 |
| 7 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 49/46 | 46 |
| 15 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 30/48 | 34 |
| 16 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 48/56 | 33 |
| 17 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 44/65 | 33 |
Key Player Statistics: FC Magdeburg vs Hertha Berlin
FC Magdeburg vs Hertha Berlin Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 1. FC Magdeburg | 07.12.2025 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | Hertha BSC | 29.11.2024 | 1-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha Berlin | FC Magdeburg | 16.02.2024 | 3-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | FC Magdeburg | Hertha Berlin | 02.09.2023 | 6-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Magdeburg | SSV Ulm 1846 | 09.01.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Magdeburg | FC Winterthur | 06.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Nürnberg | 1. FC Magdeburg | 26.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 12.04.2026 | 4-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | VfL Bochum | 04.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Preußen Münster | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | SV Darmstadt 98 | 13.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | 1. FC Magdeburg | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Magdeburg | Karlsruher SC | 01.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Hertha BSC | Standard Liege | 09.01.2026 | 2-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | Holstein Kiel | 25.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Eintracht Braunschweig | Hertha BSC | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Dynamo Dresden | Hertha BSC | 04.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf | Hertha BSC | 22.03.2026 | 2-5 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | VfL Bochum | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Preußen Münster | Hertha BSC | 08.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hertha BSC | 1. FC Nürnberg | 01.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | Hertha BSC | 22.02.2026 | 5-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC Magdeburg VS Hertha Berlin
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Magdeburg vs Hertha Berlin
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: FC Magdeburg vs Hertha Berlin
FC Magdeburg are fighting for their 2. Bundesliga lives. Hertha Berlin are chasing a playoff spot. When survival meets ambition, you get exactly the kind of fixture that keeps fans glued to their screens until the final whistle.
Magdeburg sit 16th with 33 points from 31 games. That's relegation territory. Every point matters now, and playing at home gives them a lifeline they absolutely cannot waste.
Here's what you need to watch for — Magdeburg's numbers tell a chaotic story. They've scored 48 goals this season, yet conceded 56. This team attacks relentlessly but leaks goals at an alarming rate. That 6-4 thriller against Hertha back in September 2023 wasn't a fluke. This fixture loves goals.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Hertha being the comfortable favourites here. Yes, they sit 6th with 48 points, but their recent form is genuinely shaky. They've lost to Holstein Kiel, dropped points to Eintracht Braunschweig, and got beaten at home by Kaiserslautern in their last three outings. Hardly the form of a team ready to bully a desperate opponent.
Magdeburg's secret weapon is Bartosz Atik. Eleven assists in 30 matches and eight yellow cards — this man runs the show and plays on the edge. He creates. He provokes. He decides games. If he gets on the ball in tight spaces against Hertha's defence, expect danger. Across from him, Fabian Reese is Hertha's heartbeat with 10 goals and 12 assists this season. Whoever wins that central midfield battle likely wins the match.
The head-to-head record is fascinating. Magdeburg won the last meeting 2-0 at Hertha's ground. Before that, Magdeburg won 1-3 away in November 2024. The visitors haven't beaten Magdeburg in three straight encounters in this division. That's a surprising stat the bookmakers might be underweighting.
Speaking of bookmakers — Magdeburg at 2.20 looks like genuine value to me. A desperate home side, Hertha's wobbling confidence, and a head-to-head record that favours the hosts? The Over 2.5 goals market at this fixture is almost a formality given both teams' defensive records. I'd also keep an eye on Atik in the cards market — eight bookings already tells you everything.
My bold prediction: Magdeburg win 2-1, with Atik picked up in the book and Reese grabbing a consolation that ultimately means nothing for the visitors.
Relegation battles don't wait. Neither should you — this one's going to be electric.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gnaka | Côte d'Ivoire | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| R. Ghrieb | France | 27 | Attacker | 182 | 81 |
| D. Reimann | Germany | 28 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 82 |
| B. Atik | Türkiye | 31 | Attacker | 169 | 73 |
| T. Müller | Germany | 31 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| M. Kaars | Netherlands | 27 | Attacker | 183 | 74 |
| L. Musonda | Zambia | 31 | Midfielder | 171 | 75 |
| A. Hoti | Kosovo | 23 | Defender | 191 | 83 |
| A. Ahl-Holmström | Sweden | 27 | Attacker | 191 | 80 |
| H. Bockhorn | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 76 |
| J. Hugonet | France | 26 | Defender | 186 | 82 |
| D. Heber | Germany | 31 | Defender | 182 | 71 |
| E. Kuhinja | Germany | 24 | Attacker | 186 | 76 |
| F. Michel | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| P. Nadjombe | Germany | 22 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| N. Kruth | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 78 |
| Dariusz Stalmach | Poland | 20 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| Noah Pesch | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 183 | 70 |
| Nick Elias Meier | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Ulrich | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jensen | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| D. Kownacki | Poland | 29 | Attacker | 186 | 75 |
| J. Þorsteinsson | Iceland | 27 | Attacker | 177 | 73 |
| S. Grønning | Denmark | 29 | Attacker | 188 | 75 |
| T. Leistner | Germany | 35 | Defender | 190 | 87 |
| K. Sessa | Germany | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| F. Reese | Germany | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| D. Smarsch | Germany | 27 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 97 |
| M. Cuisance | France | 26 | Midfielder | 181 | 74 |
| A. Rogel | Uruguay | 28 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| N. Kolbe | Germany | 29 | Defender | 197 | 79 |
| M. Dárdai | Germany | 24 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| M. Winkler | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| T. Ernst | Germany | 23 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 87 |
| L. Gechter | Germany | 22 | Defender | 191 | 81 |
| J. Eitschberger | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| D. Ajvazi | Kosovo | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | 67 |
| M. Krattenmacher | Germany | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| T. Goller | Germany | 21 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 84 |
| Janne Berner | Germany | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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