Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2026

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC

Magdeburg take on Hertha BSC at Avnet Arena, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Sunday 3 May.

We’re feeling confident when it comes to Hertha Berlin on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The visitors can either land a win or draw against Magdeburg, with this wager looking like a value play at -128.

Magdeburg have landed back-to-back 2. Bundesliga home victories. In their last league game, it was a 1-0 road defeat against Nurnberg at Max-Morlock-Stadion. The Saxony-Anhalt team had one shot on target and 51% possession.

Hertha BSC lost when last in action. In a home game at Olympiastadion, they were turned over 1-0 by Holstein Kiel. The Old Lady had three shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Magdeburg claim a 2-0 away win over Hertha at Olympiastadion. The past 5 H2H games have involved two wins each and one draw.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Hertha BSC	34	14	9	11	47	44	3	47:44	51
14	Magdeburg	34	12	3	19	52	58	-6	52:58	39

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 10.6 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Magdeburg have had 56.3% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 9.0 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while earning 4.4 corners.

Mateusz Zukowski leads the way with 8 goals, with Laurin Ulrich and Lubambo Musonda getting 2 apiece. Baris Atik has recorded the most assists with 3.

Hertha have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. The Berlin club have averaged 51.4% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 5.4 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Fabian Reese with 5, while Marten Winkler and Josip Brekalo have 3. Fabian Reese has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Magdeburg confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Reimann (GK), Herbert Bockhorn, Marcus Mathisen, Jean Hugonet, Lubambo Musonda, Laurin Ulrich, Falko Michel, Silas Gnaka, Alexander Nollenberger, Mateusz Zukowski, Baris Atik.

Hertha BSC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tjark Ernst (GK), Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Linus Gechter, Marton Dardai, Michal Karbownik, Michael Cuisance, Kevin Sessa, Marten Winkler, Josip Brekalo, Fabian Reese, Luca Schuler.

Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re wagering Hertha Berlin +0.5 at -128 with a fair degree of confidence. A positive result can be engineered on the Asian Handicap in this 2. Bundesliga match, with the numbers backing up this pick.

The 2. Bundesliga experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Hertha in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Hertha in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Hertha in 14 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 12 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 3 of their last 5 games against Hertha.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Hertha Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -128 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Magdeburg 1 - 1 Hertha

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +550 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marten Winkler to Score +330

Marten Winkler (Hertha) has registered three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga away matches. We’re content to land the +330 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Marten Winkler Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+335

First

+950

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -108

There has been under 10.5 corners in five consecutive Hertha matches. The Total Corners line could be on the high side based on the stats and -108 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Magdeburg

Total

9.50 5.10 4.40

Home

9.80 6.00 3.80

Away

10.40 5.10 5.30

Hertha

Total

9.80 4.40 5.40

Home

9.80 4.90 4.90

Away

9.60 4.10 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-108

Magdeburg Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-109

Hertha Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-112

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+700

2

+145

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Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this 2. Bundesliga encounter, the bookmakers have Magdeburg as the -102 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 51% chance of triumphing. The +230 means that Hertha BSC are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

Magdeburg can be backed at -208 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Hertha can be chanced at +140 on the same market.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -278 on the BTTS market.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest 2. Bundesliga games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+275

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+155

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-455

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-110

2 Hcp +0.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-244

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-278

No

+175

Those interested in favourite Mateusz Żukowski to find the net first can get +330, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +108.

Mateusz Żukowski (FCM)

First

+108

Anytime

+330

Alexander Ahl Holmström (FCM)

First

+195

Anytime

+550

Maximilian Breunig (FCM)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Sebastian Grønning (Hertha)

First

+205

Anytime

+575

Richmond Tachie (FCM)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Aleksa Marusic (FCM)

First

+215

Anytime

+600

Fabian Reese (Hertha)

First

+215

Anytime

+600

Baris Atik (FCM)

First

+215

Anytime

+600

Alexander Nollenberger (FCM)

First

+215

Anytime

+650

Jan Luca Schuler (Hertha)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Dawid Kownacki (Hertha)

First

+255

Anytime

+700

Robert Leipertz (FCM)

First

+255

Anytime

+700

Falko Michel (FCM)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Laurin Ulrich (FCM)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Philipp Hercher (FCM)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Marten Winkler (Hertha)

First

+335

Anytime

+950

Josip Brekalo (Hertha)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Connor Krempicki (FCM)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Jeremy Dudziak (Hertha)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Mickaël Cuisance (Hertha)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Jean Hugonet (FCM)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Lubambo Musonda (FCM)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Luka Hyryläinen (FCM)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Maurice Krattenmacher (Hertha)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Kevin Sessa (Hertha)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Silas Gnaka (FCM)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Paul Seguin (Hertha)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Leon Jensen (Hertha)

First

+540

Anytime

+1600

Herbert Bockhorn (FCM)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Diego Demme (Hertha)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Stats: 2. Bundesliga matches only
Magdeburg haven’t lost any of their past three games at Avnet Arena. The Saxony-Anhalt team have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Hertha Berlin have not tasted an away defeat in four straight matches. The Old Lady have recorded six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The most recent Avnet Arena meeting saw Hertha claim a 3-1 win over Magdeburg.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Magdeburg Home Stats		3-2-5	3.10	1.60	1.50	6	4	6	4
Hertha BSC Away Stats		6-3-1	3.50	2.10	1.40	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Magdeburg vs Hertha BSC Lineups & Team News

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