Magdeburg vs Schalke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

2. Bundesliga Betting Preview: Magdeburg vs Schalke

Magdeburg host Schalke in this German 2. Bundesliga game at Avnet Arena, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Will Schalke Stay Within Touching Distance?

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Schalke +0.25 at -118 against Magdeburg. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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FCM 5-2 to the Good in Previous H2H

Magdeburg have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at SchuecoArena against Arminia Bielefeld. FCM recorded three shots on target and had 52% possession.

Schalke 04 lost when last in action. In a home game at VELTINS-Arena, they were beaten 1-0 by Holstein Kiel. The Gelsenkirchen side recorded 47% possession and managed five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Magdeburg have not lost any of the past three games against Schalke. Their last clash saw Magdeburg leave VELTINS-Arena with a 5-2 win. The previous 4 H2H games have involved two Magdeburg triumphs, one Schalke win and one draw.

2. Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Schalke 04	11	8	0	3	15	7	8	15:7	24
18	Magdeburg	11	2	1	8	9	21	-12	9:21	7

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Magdeburg have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. The Saxony-Anhalt outfit have averaged 55.2% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Martijn Kaars leads the way with 5 goals, with Alexander Ahl Holmstroem and Jean Hugonet getting 2 apiece. Baris Atik is the leading assists maker with 3.

Schalke have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 0.9 goals. Miron Muslic's team average 43.4% possession, 5.9 corners taken and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Moussa Sylla is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Kenan Karaman, Hasan Kurucay, Bryan Lasme and Nikola Katic have 1. Finn Porath, Soufian El-Faouzi and Peter Remmert have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Magdeburg confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Dominik Reimann (GK), Max Geschwill, Marcus Mathisen, Jean Hugonet, Lubambo Musonda, Luka Hyrylaeinen, Laurin Ulrich, Alexander Nollenberger, Rayan Ghrieb, Alexander Ahl Holmstroem, Baris Atik.

Schalke confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Loris Karius (GK), Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Ron Schallenberg, Soufian El-Faouzi, Vitalie Becker, Christian Gomis, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla.

Magdeburg vs Schalke Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Magdeburg vs Schalke betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Schalke have a good chance of winning this 2. Bundesliga clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -118 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

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Key Magdeburg vs Schalke league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Schalke in 10 of their last 18 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 13 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Magdeburg in 3 consecutive games.

Schalke +0.25 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Magdeburg 0 - 1 Schalke

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Karaman to Score +230

Kenan Karaman (Schalke) has managed three goals in his past eight 2. Bundesliga games away from home. We’re content to land the +230 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Kenan Karaman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners +104

It’s been three consecutive Schalke away matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 8.80 corners in the last five Magdeburg home games. We’re expecting the teams to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners wager available at +104.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Magdeburg

Total

9.10 4.90 4.20

Home

10.30 5.80 4.50

Away

9.60 4.90 4.70

Schalke

Total

10.80 5.90 4.90

Home

11.70 6.40 5.30

Away

9.60 5.80 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+104

Magdeburg Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Schalke Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+104

X

+600

2

+102

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Magdeburg vs Schalke 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.

Bookies Make FCM Favourites to Win

The bookies have Magdeburg as +125 favourites for this 2. Bundesliga clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 44% likely to win. For those wanting to back Schalke 04, you will find +185 about this outsider.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Schalke are +106 here. However, if you want to back favourites Magdeburg, then -152 is on offer.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+255

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+138

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-400

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+133

Moussa Sylla Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Moussa Sylla is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +475. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Moussa Sylla (Schalke)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Alexander Ahl Holmström (FCM)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Kenan Karaman (Schalke)

First

+225

Anytime

+575

Emir Kuhinja (FCM)

First

+225

Anytime

+575

Aleksa Marusic (FCM)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Baris Atik (FCM)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Emil Højlund (Schalke)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Alexander Nollenberger (FCM)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Robert Leipertz (FCM)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Amin Younes (Schalke)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Bryan Lasme (Schalke)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Mateusz Żukowski (FCM)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Janik Bachmann (Schalke)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Abu-bekir Omer El-zein (FCM)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Falko Michel (FCM)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Philipp Hercher (FCM)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Connor Krempicki (FCM)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Anton-Leander Donkor (Schalke)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Lubambo Musonda (FCM)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Ron Schallenberg (Schalke)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Timo Becker (Schalke)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Jean Hugonet (FCM)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Luka Hyryläinen (FCM)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Silas Gnaka (FCM)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Max Grüger (Schalke)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Herbert Bockhorn (FCM)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Marcus Mathisen (FCM)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Daniel Heber (FCM)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Gantenbein (Schalke)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Eldin Dzogovic (FCM)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Magdeburg Have Five Wins from Past Ten Home Clashes

Magdeburg have racked up five wins and five defeats in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Schalke have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

It was a 2-2 draw when Magdeburg last faced Schalke at Avnet Arena.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Magdeburg Home Stats		5-0-5	4.40	2.30	2.10	8	2	4	6
Schalke Away Stats		2-2-6	2.10	0.70	1.40	3	7	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

Magdeburg vs Schalke Lineups & Team News

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