FC Magdeburg
Football Germany - 2. Bundesliga Avnet Arena Sun 17 May 09:30
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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.

Can FCM Gain the Upper Hand?

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.

3-2 Victory for FCM in Previous H2H Clash

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 logo Kaiserslautern 33 15 4 14 51 47 4 51:47 49
12 Magdeburg logo Magdeburg 33 12 3 18 52 57 -5 52:57 39
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Magdeburg – Last 10 League Games

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.

Kaiserslautern – Last 10 League Games

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:

  • Magdeburg have won 3 consecutive games at home.
  • Lautern have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Lautern have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Lautern have lost their last 2 games on the road.
  • Magdeburg have won the last 2 games between these teams.
FCM to Win Probability

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.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Magdeburg Magdeburg logo 3 - 1 Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern

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

Top Pick: Laurin Ulrich to Score +290 BetMGM logo

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.

Latest Laurin Ulrich Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Kaiserslautern Under 4.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

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.

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
10.50 5.20 5.30
Home
9.80 5.80 4.00
Away
10.70 4.70 6.00
Kaiserslautern Logo Kaiserslautern
Total
9.90 4.90 5.00
Home
9.00 5.20 3.80
Away
10.90 3.90 7.00
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Magdeburg -143
Both Team To Score Yes -270
Team Corners Kaiserslautern Under 4.5 -147

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.

FCM Made Favourites by the Bookies

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 Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

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.

Player Goals
Mateusz Żukowski (FCM)
First
+102
Anytime
+320
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Ivan Prtajin (FCK)
First
+155
Anytime
+500
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Alexander Ahl Holmström (FCM)
First
+163
Anytime
+500
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Maximilian Breunig (FCM)
First
+170
Anytime
+500
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Can Magdeburg Continue Strong Home Form?

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 logo Magdeburg Home Stats 4-2-4 3.10 1.70 1.40 6 4 6 4
Kaiserslautern logo 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
Team Stats
Magdeburg logo Magdeburg League Stats
Kaiserslautern logo Kaiserslautern League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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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

1 Dominik Reimann
7 Herbert Bockhorn 16 Marcus Mathisen 24 Jean Hugonet 19 Lubambo Musonda
8 Laurin Ulrich 21 Falko Michel 6 Dariusz Stalmach
17 A. Nollenberger 22 Mateusz Zukowski 23 Baris Atik
1 Julian Krahl
31 Luca Sirch 4 Maxwell Gyamfi 14 Jacob Rasmussen
2 Simon Asta 37 Leon Robinson 41 David Schramm 13 Erik Wekesser
7 Marlon Ritter
17 Norman Bassette 19 Daniel Hanslik

Kaiserslautern Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2

Previous Magdeburg Lineups

09 May 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 1-3 Magdeburg
03 May 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 1-0 Hertha BSC
26 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg 1-0 Magdeburg
18 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 2-0 F. Dusseldorf
12 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Paderborn 4-3 Magdeburg
04 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg 4-1 Bochum

Previous Kaiserslautern Lineups

08 May 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 2-0 A. Bielefeld
02 May 2. Bundesliga
D. Dresden 1-0 Kaiserslautern
24 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 0-2 Braunschweig
17 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel 3-0 Kaiserslautern
11 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Hertha BSC 0-1 Kaiserslautern
04 Apr 2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern 3-0 F. Dusseldorf

Injuries & Suspensions

Magdeburg Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tarek Chahed Hamstring
Samuel Loric Foot
Luka Hyrylaeinen Other
Kaiserslautern Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kenny-Prince Redondo Yellow cards
Fabian Heck Hand
Hendrick Zuck Knee
Team Squads

Magdeburg Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Petrik Sander

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Dominik Reimann 1 G 33 2970 33 0 0 0 1 0
Baris Atik 23 F 32 2768 32 0 6 10 8 0
Marcus Mathisen 16 D 32 2722 31 1 0 1 8 0
Laurin Ulrich 8 M 33 2670 32 1 3 3 3 0
Alexander Nollenberger 17 F 30 2440 28 2 3 3 2 1

Kaiserslautern Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Torsten Lieberknecht

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Luca Sirch 31 D 33 2808 31 2 1 3 5 0
Julian Krahl 1 G 31 2790 31 1 0 0 1 0
Fabian Kunze 6 M 30 2487 29 1 0 1 15 0
Semih Sahin 8 M 32 2335 28 4 4 5 3 0
Naatan Skyttae 15 M 31 2248 27 4 9 4 3 0
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2. Bundesliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
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