SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg preview and prediction
The match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth host 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga on Friday 18 September, with kick-off at 17:30 (WAT) at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer. SpVgg Greuther Fürth are 10th with 12 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while 1. FC Magdeburg sit 4th on 20 points (in the top four).
Form guide
SpVgg Greuther Fürth's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with VfL Bochum 1–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.0 conceded.
1. FC Magdeburg's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 4 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 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 1.6 for SpVgg Greuther Fürth and 2.0 for 1. FC Magdeburg. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 70% and both teams to score at 70%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1–1 1. FC Magdeburg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
SpVgg Greuther Fürth33%fair 3.01 · @2.88
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @3.50
1. FC Magdeburg46%fair 2.16 · @2.20
3.60Expected goals
1.64SpVgg Greuther Fürth xG
1.961. FC Magdeburg xG
70%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–29%
2–17%
2–27%
1–36%
0–15%
From our goals model: SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1.6 – 2.0 1. FC Magdeburg 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✗
46%
2.16
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.44
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
–
Half-time result
1. FC Magdeburg ahead at half-time✗
36%
2.75
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1. FC Magdeburg / FT 1. FC Magdeburg✗
28%
3.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.61
–
Form
SpVgg Greuther Fürth – last 6
DLWLLD
12 Sep
@ VfL Bochum
1–1
D
6 Sep
vs 1. FC Heidenheim
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ Energie Cottbus
4–3
W
23 Aug
vs VfL Bochum
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs 1. FC Nürnberg
2–4
L
9 Aug
@ FC St. Pauli
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
1. FC Magdeburg – last 6
WLWWWL
12 Sep
vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–0
W
6 Sep
@ Hertha BSC
1–2
L
30 Aug
vs Holstein Kiel
2–0
W
23 Aug
@ Bahlinger SC
4–0
W
15 Aug
@ VfL Osnabrück
3–0
W
8 Aug
vs Eintracht Braunschweig
1–6
L
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and 1. FC Magdeburg.
What is the prediction for SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg?
On our numbers SpVgg Greuther Fürth have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 21% and 1. FC Magdeburg 46%.
How many goals will there be in SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg?
Our predicted score is SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1–1 1. FC Magdeburg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg?
SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg (2. Bundesliga) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer.
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.
