Our Magdeburg vs Schalke Prediction: 2-1
Magdeburg vs Schalke in the Germany Bundesliga II is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 20, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Magdeburg vs Schalke prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Magdeburg's Last Match – Arminia Bielefeld vs Magdeburg
Magdeburg must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Germany Bundesliga II defeat against Arminia Bielefeld on September 12. In that match, Magdeburg had 58% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arminia Bielefeld | 42% | 12 (6) | 1.83 | 37 |
 Magdeburg | 58% | 10 (3) | 0.44 | 56 |
Schalke's Last Match – Schalke vs Holstein Kiel
Schalke will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Germany Bundesliga II loss to Holstein Kiel on September 13. In that match, Schalke saw 52% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Schalke | 52% | 9 (4) | 0.57 | 76 |
 Holstein Kiel | 48% | 9 (5) | 0.97 | 14 |
Magdeburg vs Schalke Stats
Key Stats
| Magdeburg | Schalke | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | Attacking Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.54 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Magdeburg are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Schalke average 1.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Magdeburg 24-20
Schalke 11-10
What are the odds for this match?
Magdeburg to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.3
Schalke to win: @3.2
Lineups
Magdeburg (3-4-3) : Dominik Reimann, Max Geschwill, Marcus Mathisen, Jean Hugonet, Lubambo Musonda, Luka Hyrylainen, Laurin Ulrich, Alexander Nollenberger, Rayan Ghrieb, Alexander Ahl Holmstrom, Baris Atik
Schalke (3-4-2-1) : Loris Karius, Timo Becker, Nikola Katic, Hasan Kurucay, Adrian Gantenbein, Ron Schallenberg, Soufiane El-Faouzi, Vitalie Becker, Christian Pierre Louis Gomis, Kenan Karaman, Moussa Sylla
Paderborn 
Schalke 
Elversberg 
Hertha Berlin 
Darmstadt 
Hannover 96 
Karlsruher SC 
Kaiserslautern 
Arminia Bielefeld 
Holstein Kiel 
Nurnberg 
SC Preussen Munster 
Bochum 
Greuther Furth 
Fortuna Dusseldorf 
Dynamo Dresden 
Eintracht Braunschweig 
Magdeburg