1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 17 May 2026

Quick tips for this match

Result1. FC Magdeburg to win ✗68% · @1.68

Double chance1. FC Magdeburg or draw ✗88% · @1.22

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.42

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗84% · @1.12

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.63

1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern preview and prediction

The match

The 2. Bundesliga sees 1. FC Magdeburg take on 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Sunday 17 May, kicking off at 14:30 (WAT) at Avnet Arena. 1. FC Magdeburg are 4th with 20 points from 11 games (in the top four), while 1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 3rd on 21 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

1. FC Magdeburg's last 5: WWLLW Most recently they beat Holstein Kiel 3–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.

1. FC Kaiserslautern's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat Arminia Bielefeld 2–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

1. FC Magdeburg arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.4 for 1. FC Magdeburg and 0.9 for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 65% and both teams to score at 61%.

Betting angles

Win chances: 1. FC Magdeburg 68%, draw 21%, 1. FC Kaiserslautern 12%.
Safer route: 1. FC Magdeburg or draw (88%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.42.
Value angle: 1. FC Magdeburg to win at 1.68 – 68% on our numbers against 60% implied by the price.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was 1. FC Magdeburg or draw – a 88% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.13, so there is value in it. Predicted score: 1. FC Magdeburg 2–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

1. FC Magdeburg68%fair 1.48 · @1.68

Draw21%fair 4.80 · @4.20

1. FC Kaiserslautern12%fair 8.66 · @4.20

3.29Expected goals

2.361. FC Magdeburg xG

0.931. FC Kaiserslautern xG

61%Both score

65%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–010%

2–110%

1–09%

1–18%

3–08%

3–18%

From our goals model: 1. FC Magdeburg 2.4 – 0.9 1. FC Kaiserslautern expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	1. FC Magdeburg to win ✗	68%	1.48	1.68 ▲
Double chance	1. FC Magdeburg or draw ✗	88%	1.13	1.22 ▲
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	61%	1.64	1.42
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	84%	1.19	1.12
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	65%	1.53	1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	56%	1.80	1.77
Half-time result	1. FC Magdeburg ahead at half-time ✗	51%	1.96	–
Half-time / full-time	HT 1. FC Magdeburg / FT 1. FC Magdeburg ✗	46%	2.17	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–0 ✗	10%	9.63	–

Market

Most likely

Chance

Fair odds

Bookmaker

Match result

1. FC Magdeburg to win ✗

68%

1.48

1.68 ▲

Double chance

1. FC Magdeburg or draw ✗

88%

1.13

1.22 ▲

Both teams to score

Both teams to score ✗

61%

1.64

1.42

Over/under 1.5 goals

Over 1.5 goals ✗

84%

1.19

1.12

Over/under 2.5 goals

Over 2.5 goals ✗

65%

1.53

1.42

Over/under 3.5 goals

Under 3.5 goals ✓

56%

1.80

1.77

Half-time result

1. FC Magdeburg ahead at half-time ✗

51%

1.96

–

Half-time / full-time

HT 1. FC Magdeburg / FT 1. FC Magdeburg ✗

46%

2.17

–

Correct score

Correct score 2–0 ✗

10%

9.63

–

Form

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between 1. FC Magdeburg and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

2. Bundesliga table

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Hertha BSC	11	10	1	0	+16	31
2	1. FC Nürnberg	11	7	3	1	+13	24
3	1. FC Kaiserslautern	11	6	3	2	+3	21
4	1. FC Magdeburg	11	6	2	3	+11	20
5	VfL Wolfsburg	11	5	4	2	+10	19
6	Arminia Bielefeld	11	5	2	4	+2	17
7	1. FC Heidenheim	11	4	4	3	-1	16
8	VfL Bochum	11	4	2	5	-2	14
9	FC St. Pauli	11	2	6	3	-3	12
10	SpVgg Greuther Fürth	11	3	3	5	-6	12
11	Hannover 96	11	3	3	5	-6	12
12	Energie Cottbus	11	2	5	4	-2	11
13	Eintracht Braunschweig	11	3	2	6	-2	11
14	VfL Osnabrück	11	3	2	6	-4	11
15	Dynamo Dresden	11	3	2	6	-5	11
16	Karlsruher SC	11	3	2	6	-9	11
17	SV Darmstadt 98	11	2	3	6	-12	9
18	Holstein Kiel	11	1	5	5	-3	8

Team

Pts

+16

+13

+11

+10

-1

-2

-3

-6

-6

-2

Eintracht Braunschweig

-2

-4

-5

-9

-12

-3

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

Our pick is 1. FC Magdeburg or draw with a 88% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.

Who will win 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

On our numbers 1. FC Magdeburg have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 21% and 1. FC Kaiserslautern 12%.

How many goals will there be in 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

Our predicted score is 1. FC Magdeburg 2–0 1. FC Kaiserslautern, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is 1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

1. FC Magdeburg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Avnet Arena.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

9 May	@ Holstein Kiel	3–1	W
3 May	vs Hertha BSC	1–0	W
26 Apr	@ 1. FC Nürnberg	0–1	L
12 Apr	@ SC Paderborn 07	3–4	L
4 Apr	vs VfL Bochum	4–1	W
22 Mar	@ Preußen Münster	3–1	W

8 May	vs Arminia Bielefeld	2–0	W
2 May	@ Dynamo Dresden	0–1	L
24 Apr	vs Eintracht Braunschweig	0–2	L
17 Apr	@ Holstein Kiel	0–3	L
4 Apr	vs Fortuna Düsseldorf	3–0	W
15 Mar	vs Karlsruher SC	3–0	W

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