Magdeburg vs Kaiserslautern Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026
2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Magdeburg vs Kaiserslautern
Magdeburg clash with Kaiserslautern at Avnet Arena, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Sunday 17 May.
Magdeburg look like a spot of value at -143 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Kaiserslautern based on the information available.
Magdeburg have won three consecutive home games. In their last appearance, they won away from home, beating Holstein Kiel 3-1 at Holstein Stadion. FCM had 41% possession and totalled seven shots on target, with Jean Hugonet, Dariusz Stalmach and Baris Atik among the goals.
Kaiserslautern have lost back-to-back 2. Bundesliga games on the road. In their previous league match, it was a 2-0 home win over Arminia Bielefeld at Fritz Walter Stadion. The Rhineland-Palatinate outfit had just 37% of the ball and recorded five shots on goal, with Marlon Ritter and Simon Asta on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Magdeburg have triumphed in the last two encounters against Kaiserslautern. On the road at Fritz Walter Stadion, the most recent scoreline was 3-2 which followed a 2-0 home triumph at Avnet Arena. The past 7 H2H games have seen four Magdeburg triumphs, one Kaiserslautern win and two draws.
| 2. Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kaiserslautern |
33 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 51 | 47 | 4 | 51:47 | 49 |
| 12 | Magdeburg |
33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 52 | 57 | -5 | 52:57 | 39 |
5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 10.5 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Magdeburg have had 53.9% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 9.2 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.3 corners.
Mateusz Zukowski is the top goalscorer with 6, Laurin Ulrich has 3, with Dariusz Stalmach and two other players on 2. Baris Atik has recorded the most assists with 3.
Lautern have won 4 and lost 6, with an average of 3.8 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Red Devils average 49.3% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.5 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Marlon Ritter, Mergim Berisha and Semih Sahin, with 2 goals apiece. Marlon Ritter and Semih Sahin are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Magdeburg predicted lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Reimann (GK), Herbert Bockhorn, Marcus Mathisen, Jean Hugonet, Lubambo Musonda, Laurin Ulrich, Falko Michel, Dariusz Stalmach, Alexander Nollenberger, Mateusz Zukowski, Baris Atik.
Kaiserslautern predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Julian Krahl (GK), Luca Sirch, Maxwell Gyamfi, Jacob Rasmussen, Simon Asta, Leon Robinson, David Schramm, Erik Wekesser, Marlon Ritter, Norman Bassette, Daniel Hanslik.
Magdeburg vs Kaiserslautern Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the essential Magdeburg vs Kaiserslautern betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
It’s great to get attractive odds of -143 for a home win in this 2. Bundesliga encounter. We think that Magdeburg will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.
The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest 2. Bundesliga team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.
Key Magdeburg vs Kaiserslautern league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then FCM are an option on the Asian Handicap. The betting sites have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +750 available that Magdeburg land a 3-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Laurin Ulrich (FCM) has netted three goals in his past five 2. Bundesliga matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +290 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Kaiserslautern have had a corner average of 3.20 in the past 5 away matches, while the previous 5 Magdeburg home games have seen them concede an average of 3.80 corners. We’re going to bet on Kaiserslautern to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -147.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are Magdeburg to come out on top, both teams to score accompanied by Kaiserslautern to record under 4.5 corners.
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Magdeburg vs Kaiserslautern 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.
The favourites are 59% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Magdeburg being priced at -143 to come away with a victory in this 2. Bundesliga encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Kaiserslautern are trading at +300.
Taking Magdeburg -0.75 against Kaiserslautern means a full Asian Handicap payout at -119 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. BTTS Yes is on offer at -270 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Mateusz Żukowski is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +320. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +102.
Magdeburg have won each of their last three games at Avnet Arena. FCM have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Kaiserslautern have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 2.00.
The last Avnet Arena meeting saw Magdeburg beat Kaiserslautern 2-0. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Avnet Arena, Magdeburg have won every time.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Magdeburg Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.10 | 1.70 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Kaiserslautern Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.80 | 0.80 | 2.00 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | |
- 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
- 2. Bundesliga: 20/12 2025 Kaiserslautern 2 Magdeburg 3
- 2. Bundesliga: 06/04 2025 Magdeburg 2 Kaiserslautern 0
- 2. Bundesliga: 03/11 2024 Kaiserslautern 2 Magdeburg 2
- 2. Bundesliga: 04/05 2024 Kaiserslautern 4 Magdeburg 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 02/12 2023 Magdeburg 4 Kaiserslautern 1
- 2. Bundesliga: 03/03 2023 Magdeburg 2 Kaiserslautern 0
- 2. Bundesliga: 28/08 2022 Kaiserslautern 4 Magdeburg 4
Magdeburg League Stats
Kaiserslautern League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 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 5.20 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% 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 49.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Magdeburg this season are Mateusz Zukowski (17), Baris Atik (6), Rayan Ghrieb (4)
- Top Assistors for Magdeburg this season are Baris Atik (10), Alexander Nollenberger (3), Dariusz Stalmach (3)
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Magdeburg vs Kaiserslautern Lineups & Team News
Check the Magdeburg vs Lautern team news before you place your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the 2. Bundesliga and the newest injury information.
Magdeburg Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Magdeburg Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Previous Magdeburg Lineups
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Manager: Petrik Sander
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schalke 04 | 33 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 49:31 | 67 |
| 2 | Elversberg | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 61:39 | 59 |
| 3 | Hannover 96 | 33 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 57:41 | 59 |
| 4 | Paderborn | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 57:45 | 59 |
| 5 | Darmstadt | 33 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 57:43 | 52 |
| 6 | Hertha BSC | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 46:38 | 51 |
| 7 | Kaiserslautern | 33 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 51:47 | 49 |
| 8 | Nurnberg | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 44:42 | 45 |
| 9 | Karlsruher | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 52:62 | 44 |
| 10 | Bochum | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 47:46 | 41 |
| 11 | Holstein Kiel | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 43:46 | 41 |
| 12 | Magdeburg | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 52:57 | 39 |
| 13 | D. Dresden | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 52:52 | 38 |
| 14 | Braunschweig | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 36:53 | 37 |
| 15 | F. Dusseldorf | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 33:50 | 37 |
| 16 | A. Bielefeld | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 47:50 | 36 |
| 17 | Greuther Furth | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 46:68 | 34 |
| 18 | Preussen Munster | 33 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 38:58 | 30 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schalke 04 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 28:14 | 39 |
| 2 | Darmstadt | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 32:15 | 35 |
| 3 | Elversberg | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 32:14 | 34 |
| 4 | Kaiserslautern | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 35:19 | 34 |
| 5 | Paderborn | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 35:27 | 33 |
| 6 | Nurnberg | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 27:17 | 31 |
| 7 | Karlsruher | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33:27 | 30 |
| 8 | Bochum | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 30:21 | 29 |
| 9 | Hannover 96 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 24:20 | 26 |
| 10 | F. Dusseldorf | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 22:26 | 24 |
| 11 | A. Bielefeld | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 28:20 | 23 |
| 12 | Hertha BSC | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 16:18 | 23 |
| 13 | Braunschweig | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 20:26 | 23 |
| 14 | Holstein Kiel | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22:19 | 22 |
| 15 | D. Dresden | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 28:21 | 21 |
| 16 | Greuther Furth | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 23:31 | 20 |
| 17 | Magdeburg | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 23:27 | 17 |
| 18 | Preussen Munster | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 22:26 | 17 |
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