Magdeburg vs FC Koln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Feb 2025

Over 2.5 Looks Value

There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing the -167 about Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Magdeburg and Koln should be able to find the net at least three times combined and we’re optimistic of a payout.

2-1 FCM Triumph in Previous H2H

Magdeburg lost their last game, being beaten at home to Nurnberg 4-3 at MDCC-Arena. The Saxony-Anhalt team had eight shots on target and enjoyed 65% possession, while Marcus Mathisen, Martijn Kaars and Jean Hugonet got among the goals.

FC Koln made it three straight victories after a 1-0 home win over Schalke 04 at RheinEnergieSTADION. The Billy Goats were restricted to just 37% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Damion Downs firing the winner shortly before half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Magdeburg and Koln saw the former win away from home. It was a 2-1 scoreline at RheinEnergieSTADION.

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. Magdeburg have had 58.7% possession and 6.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.1 corners.

Martijn Kaars is the top scorer with 10 goals, Mohamed El Hankouri has 4, with Philipp Hercher and Baris Atik on 3. Livan Burcu is the top assists maker on 4.

Koln have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.3% possession, 5.9 corners taken and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.5 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

The top scorers have been Damion Downs with 5, Tim Lemperle on 3 and Dejan Ljubicic 2. Linton Maina has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Magdeburg confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Dominik Reimann (GK), Jean Hugonet, Marcus Mathisen, Daniel Heber, Mohamed El Hankouri, Silas Gnaka, Alexander Nollenberger, Martijn Kaars, Livan Burcu, Alexander Ahl Holmstroem, Baris Atik.

FC Koln confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Marvin Schwaebe (GK), Timo Huebers, Joel Schmied, Dominique Heintz, Jan Thielmann, Dejan Ljubicic, Mathias Olesen, Florian Kainz, Leart Paqarada, Linton Maina, Damion Downs.

Magdeburg vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips

The numbers suggest that we’ll see the net bulge a few times during this 2. Bundesliga encounter. If you agree with our prediction, you can get odds of -167 when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Magdeburg vs FC Koln league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Magdeburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Magdeburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Magdeburg games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Koln games.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Those anticipating a high-scoring affair can combine Over 2.5 Goals with the BTTS Yes option. It’s an opportunity to get slightly bigger odds in the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Magdeburg 2 - 1 Koln

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Corners Prediction

Magdeburg Over 5.5 Corners -100

There’s been an average of 9.20 corners for Magdeburg in their past 5 home games, with the corner count against Koln going over 5.5 in their last three away matches. We’re happy to back the -100 when it comes to Magdeburg covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Magdeburg

Total

10.60 6.50 4.10

Home

12.00 8.30 3.70

Away

10.20 4.20 6.00

Koln

Total

11.30 5.90 5.40

Home

10.80 6.70 4.10

Away

11.40 5.90 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-141

Magdeburg Corners

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-135

Koln Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+550

2

+135

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Magdeburg vs FC Koln Odds

Magdeburg are +114 with the bookies to beat FC Koln, with the latter having betting odds of +200. The draw in this 2. Bundesliga match can be backed at +265.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+265

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+143

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-400

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-159

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+163

Magdeburg vs FC Koln Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Magdeburg vs Koln team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the 2. Bundesliga squads.

Magdeburg Team Page FC Koln Team Page