Magdeburg vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025
The Value Lies With Fortuna
Play-off chasing Fortuna Dusseldorf have a strong chance against Magdeburg and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -129 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.
5 Fortuna Wins in Last 6 H2H Clashes
Magdeburg lost away in their last game, making it back-to-back losses. Paderborn won 2-1 at Home Deluxe Arena. Christian Titz's side recorded 44% possession and had three shots on target, with Martijn Kaars scoring the goal.
Fortuna Dusseldorf won their previous game, beating Schalke 04 at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The Flingeraner had 51% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, while Dawid Kownacki and Myron van Brederode were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Magdeburg won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 5-2 away victory was recorded against Fortuna at Merkur Spiel-Arena. In the previous 6 H2H matches, there have been five Fortuna victories and one Magdeburg win.
2. Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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8 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
18 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1:7 | 0 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Magdeburg have had 56.3% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.
Martijn Kaars and Baris Atik lead the way with 3 goals, while Abu-Bekir El-Zein has scored 2. Alexander Nollenberger and Livan Burcu are the leading assists makers with 3.
Fortuna Dusseldorf – Last 10 League GamesFortuna have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 5.0 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 1.5 goals. Daniel Thioune's team average 49.1% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
Dawid Kownacki is the leading goalscorer with 4, Danny Schmidt has 3, with Matthias Zimmermann and Isak Bergmann Johannesson getting 2. Shinta Appelkamp is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Confirmed Lineups
Magdeburg confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Dominik Reimann (GK), Jean Hugonet, Marcus Mathisen, Daniel Heber, Lubambo Musonda, Alexander Nollenberger, Abu-Bekir El-Zein, Livan Burcu, Silas Gnaka, Baris Atik, Martijn Kaars.
Fortuna Dusseldorf confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Florian Kastenmeier (GK), Matthias Zimmermann, Tim Oberdorf, Jamil Siebert, Nicolas Gavory, Giovanni Haag, Moritz Heyer, Shinta Appelkamp, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Myron van Brederode, Dawid Kownacki.
Magdeburg vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Prediction & Betting Tips
Fortuna Dusseldorf +0.25 at -129 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this 2. Bundesliga clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
Key Magdeburg vs Fortuna Dusseldorf league stats:
Fortuna +0.25 Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.3% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
There’s the option to bet on Fortuna to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

Correct Score Prediction
Fortuna can be backed at +800 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna) has registered five goals in his past ten 2. Bundesliga away matches. There are odds of +195 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Corners Prediction
t’s been five straight Fortuna Dusseldorf games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 9.20 corners in the previous five Magdeburg matches. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -125.






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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Fortuna Dusseldorf on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, at least three goals to be registered and less than 10.5 corners to be taken.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same football game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. The bookmakers provide this personalised betting facility where you select various picks and the odds are combined.
Magdeburg vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
FCM Have the Shortest Odds to Win
Fortuna Dusseldorf are chalked up at betting odds of +160 to defeat Magdeburg, with their opponents operating at +132 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +290 for this 2. Bundesliga clash.
You can back Magdeburg at -133 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Fortuna are -104 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -278.
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Martijn Kaars Heads First Goalscorer Market
Favourite Martijn Kaars is priced at +390 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +140.






- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 6.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Magdeburg this season are Martijn Kaars (18), Baris Atik (7), Philipp Hercher (7)
- Top Assistors for Magdeburg this season are Livan Burcu (8), Alexander Nollenberger (6), Martijn Kaars (5)
Magdeburg vs Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups & Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Magdeburg vs Fortuna team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the 2. Bundesliga squads.
Magdeburg Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Magdeburg Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Fortuna Dusseldorf Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Magdeburg Substitutes
- 2Samuel Loric
- 3Patric Pfeiffer
- 5Tobias Mueller
- 12A. Ahl Holmstroem
- 20Xavier Amaechi
- 21Falko Michel
- 27Philipp Hercher
- 30Noah Kruth
- 34Tarek Chahed
Fortuna Dusseldorf Substitutes
- 3Andre Hoffmann
- 9Vincent Vermeij
- 12V. L. Fridriksson
- 18Jona Niemiec
- 19Emmanuel Iyoha
- 22Danny Schmidt
- 26Florian Schock
- 31Marcel Sobottka
- 45Karim Affo
Previous Magdeburg Lineups
Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | A. Bielefeld | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 |
2 | Darmstadt | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
3 | Hannover 96 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
4 | Braunschweig | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
5 | Karlsruher | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
6 | Paderborn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
7 | Greuther Furth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 3 |
8 | Magdeburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
9 | Schalke 04 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
10 | Kaiserslautern | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
11 | Bochum | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
12 | Elversberg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
13 | Preussen Munster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
14 | Hertha BSC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
15 | D. Dresden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 0 |
16 | Nurnberg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:2 | 0 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
18 | F. Dusseldorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | A. Bielefeld | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
2 | Darmstadt | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
3 | Bochum | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
4 | Braunschweig | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
5 | Karlsruher | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
6 | Greuther Furth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
7 | Paderborn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
8 | Schalke 04 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
9 | Hannover 96 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
10 | Kaiserslautern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
11 | Elversberg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
12 | Preussen Munster | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | Hertha BSC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
14 | D. Dresden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
15 | Magdeburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
16 | Nurnberg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
17 | Holstein Kiel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
18 | F. Dusseldorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |

















