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Fortuna Dusseldorf
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

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
8 Magdeburg logo Magdeburg 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 2:2 3
18 F. Dusseldorf logo F. Dusseldorf 2 0 0 2 1 7 -6 1:7 0
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Magdeburg – Last 10 League Games

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 Games

Fortuna 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:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 15 of their last 18 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Fortuna in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 14 of their last 18 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 5 of their last 6 games against Fortuna.

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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

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.

Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dawid Kownacki to Score +195 bet365 logo

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

Under 10.5 Corners -125 bet365 logo

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.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Magdeburg Logo Magdeburg
Total
10.10 5.50 4.60
Home
11.60 6.50 5.10
Away
9.10 4.60 4.50
Fortuna Logo Fortuna
Total
8.60 4.10 4.50
Home
9.00 5.00 4.00
Away
9.40 3.00 6.40
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Fortuna +0.25 -129
Total Goals Over 2.5 -225
Total Corners Under 10.5 -125

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.

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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.

You’ll be blown away by the hundreds of markets available for 2. Bundesliga matches. Head to the best betting sites and take your pick from the various football options available.

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.

Player Goals
Martijn Kaars (FCM)
First
+140
Anytime
+390
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Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna)
First
+190
Anytime
+540
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Bryan Silva Teixeira (FCM)
First
+190
Anytime
+510
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Alexander Ahl Holmström (FCM)
First
+205
Anytime
+540
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Team Stats
Magdeburg logo Magdeburg League Stats
Fortuna Dusseldorf logo Fortuna Dusseldorf League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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

1 Dominik Reimann
24 Jean Hugonet 16 Marcus Mathisen 15 Daniel Heber 19 Lubambo Musonda
17 A. Nollenberger 14 Abu-Bekir El-Zein 29 Livan Burcu 25 Silas Gnaka
23 Baris Atik 9 Martijn Kaars
33 Florian Kastenmeier
25 Matthias Zimmermann 15 Tim Oberdorf 20 Jamil Siebert 34 Nicolas Gavory
6 Giovanni Haag 5 Moritz Heyer
23 Shinta Appelkamp 8 I. B. Johannesson 10 Myron van Brederode
24 Dawid Kownacki

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

10 May 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 2-1 Magdeburg
02 May 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 0-5 Preussen Munster
25 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 1-1 Magdeburg
20 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 3-0 Regensburg
12 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Ulm 1-0 Magdeburg
06 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 2-0 Kaiserslautern

Previous Fortuna Dusseldorf Lineups

10 May 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 2-0 Schalke 04
03 May 2. Bundesliga
Braunschweig 2-2 F. Dusseldorf
26 Apr 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 3-3 Nurnberg
19 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Elversberg 1-1 F. Dusseldorf
13 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 1-2 F. Dusseldorf
05 Apr 2. Bundesliga
F. Dusseldorf 1-0 Preussen Munster

Injuries & Suspensions

Magdeburg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Abu-Bekir El-Zein Other
A. Nollenberger Other
Philipp Hercher Muscle
Dariusz Stalmach Shoulder
Fortuna Dusseldorf Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tim Oberdorf 2nd yellow (Red
Florian Schock Lower leg
Emmanuel Iyoha Muscle
Luca Raimund Other
Jordy de Wijs Other
Germany Flag2. Bundesliga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
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