GERMANY 2. BUNDESLIGA
18.04.2026 11:00
Avnet-Arena
Referee: F. Wagner
1. FC Magdeburg
Match Timeline
Fortuna Düsseldorf
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
2'
L. Ulrich · Assist: L. Musonda
1. FC Magdeburg
16'
M. Zukowski · Assist: B. Atik
1. FC Magdeburg
VAR
56'
Alexander Nollenberger
1. FC Magdeburg
🔄
62'
T. Breithaupt ↔ M. Zimmermann
Fortuna Düsseldorf
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62'
M. Ljubicic ↔ Z. Celar
Fortuna Düsseldorf
🔄
62'
M. Heyer ↔ S. Alexandropoulos
Fortuna Düsseldorf
🟨
72'
Mateusz Żukowski
1. FC Magdeburg
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72'
S. Appelkamp ↔ K. Sauck
Fortuna Düsseldorf
🟨
73'
Anouar El Azzouzi
Fortuna Düsseldorf
🔄
73'
A. Nollenberger ↔ P. Hercher
1. FC Magdeburg
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75'
L. Ulrich ↔ D. Stalmach
1. FC Magdeburg
🟨
76'
Matthias Zimmermann
Fortuna Düsseldorf
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88'
S. Suso ↔ J. Hettwer
Fortuna Düsseldorf
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89'
Elias Egouli
Fortuna Düsseldorf
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89'
M. Zukowski ↔ A. Holmstrom
1. FC Magdeburg
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90+3'
B. Atik ↔ R. Tachie
1. FC Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg vs Fortuna Düsseldorf Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 77.7%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 79.1%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 84.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
77.7%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
79.1%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
84.3%
-
Probability Distribution
1. FC Magdeburg Win 46.8%
Draw 22.3%
Fortuna Düsseldorf Win 30.9%
Expected Goals (xG)
1. FC Magdeburg1.57
Fortuna Düsseldorf1.32
Recent Form (Last 5)
1. FC Magdeburg 1. FC Magdeburg
WWDLW
46 GF / 55 GA
Fortuna Düsseldorf Fortuna Düsseldorf
WLDWL
27 GF / 45 GA
Key Stats
1.59
Average Goals Scored
0.93
1.9
Average Goals Conceded
1.55
15
BTTS Yes
16
17
Over 2.5
16
5.59
Shots on Goal
4.03

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

1. FC Magdeburg 1. FC Magdeburg 29 matches
Fortuna Düsseldorf Fortuna Düsseldorf 29 matches
1. FC Magdeburg Statistic Fortuna Düsseldorf
9 Wins 9
3 Draws 4
17 Losses 16
46 Goals For 27
55 Goals Against 45
1.59 Avg Goals Scored 0.93
1.9 Avg Goals Conceded 1.55
15 BTTS Yes 16
24 Over 1.5 20
17 Over 2.5 16
11 Over 3.5 3
5 Clean Sheets 5
10 Failed To Score 10
5.59 Shots On Goal 4.03
16.28 Total Shots 13.14
5.34 Corners 4.69
55.2% Ball Possession 48.8%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with 1. FC Magdeburg expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Fortuna Düsseldorf in 3-1-4-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Fortuna Düsseldorf having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Fortuna Düsseldorf. Fortuna Düsseldorf arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly.

1. FC Magdeburg Analysis

1. FC Magdeburg sit 15 with 30 points after 29 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 17 losses, together with goals at 46:55, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Mateusz Żukowski (16 goals), Barış Atik (5 goals), R. Ghrieb (4 goals), with creative support from Barış Atik (10 assists), Mateusz Żukowski (3 assists), L. Ulrich (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 3 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

Fortuna Düsseldorf Analysis

With 31 points from 29 games and a place of 14, Fortuna Düsseldorf still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 16 defeats with a 27:45 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on C. Itten (12 goals), F. Muslija (4 goals), Christian Rasmussen (2 goals), with creative support from F. Muslija (4 assists), Christian Rasmussen (4 assists), C. Itten (2 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 4 wins, 1 draws, and 9 losses points to a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 9 head-to-head meetings, 1. FC Magdeburg won 3 times, Fortuna Düsseldorf won 6 times, while 0 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 20:19 from 1. FC Magdeburg's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 4.33 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (77.7%)
Predicted formations: 1. FC Magdeburg 4-3-3 / Fortuna Düsseldorf 3-1-4-2
H2H summary: 1. FC Magdeburg wins 3, draws 0, Fortuna Düsseldorf wins 6

Standings

2. Bundesliga
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 34 21 7 6 50:31 19 70
W L W W W
2 34 18 8 8 64:39 25 62
W L W D W
3 34 18 8 8 59:45 14 62
W D L L D
4 34 16 12 6 60:44 16 60
D D D W D
5 34 13 13 8 57:45 12 52
L D L D L
6 34 16 4 14 52:47 5 52
W W L L L
7 34 14 9 11 47:44 3 51
L W L L D
8 34 12 10 12 47:45 2 46
D W D W D
9 34 11 11 12 49:47 2 44
W D D W L
10 34 12 8 14 53:64 -11 44
L D W L L
11 34 11 8 15 54:53 1 41
W L W L W
12 34 11 8 15 44:48 -4 41
L L W W W
13 34 10 9 15 53:51 2 39
W L D W D
14 34 12 3 19 52:58 -6 39
L W W L W
15 34 10 7 17 36:54 -18 37
L W L W D
16 34 10 7 17 49:68 -19 37
W L D L W
17 34 11 4 19 33:53 -20 37
L W L W L
18 34 6 12 16 38:61 -23 30
L D D L L
Promotion - Bundesliga
Promotion - Bundesliga (Promotion)
2. Bundesliga (Relegation)
Relegation - 3. Liga