Nürnberg vs Magdeburg: match statistics
Nürnberg vs Magdeburg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nürnberg played against Magdeburg in 2. Bundesliga (Germany). The game was played on April 26, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Nürnberg has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Magdeburg has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Nürnberg scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.37. Magdeburg scores 1.60 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Nürnberg's games and 50% of Magdeburg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 57%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Magdeburg has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.43 per game. Nürnberg takes 12.5 shots per game, while Magdeburg takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Nürnberg leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Magdeburg leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nürnberg's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). For Magdeburg, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Bundesliga games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Nürnberg (9th) has a 47% home win rate, averaging 1.53 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per match, which gives them a table and defensive edge over Magdeburg (15th). Magdeburg have scored more overall this season (48 vs 39) and in the last 5 matches have 13 goals and average 2.0 points per game, compared to the hosts’ 8 goals and 1.6 points. The visitors create more chances: away they average 6 shots on target, 16.07 total shots and xG 1.73, while Nürnberg at home records 4.87 shots on target, 14.27 shots and xG 1.58. At the same time Magdeburg concede 1.87 goals on average away and have a 53% away loss rate (55 goals conceded this season vs 41 for Nürnberg), so the home defense is a key advantage. Consequently I predict a narrow home edge and tip a Nürnberg win, but with a high probability of both teams scoring (50% home, 24% draw, 26% away).
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest indication for BTTS is recent form: in the last 5 matches Nürnberg recorded BTTS in 60% of cases (3/5), while Magdeburg in 80% (4/5), indicating a clear propensity for both teams to score. Season averages show Nürnberg scores 1.47 and concedes 1.80 goals per match, whereas Magdeburg scores 1.73 and concedes 1.87; both teams have only 20% clean sheets this season, meaning they concede in about 80% of their games. xG and shooting statistics also favor BTTS: Nürnberg has an attacking xG of 1.76 with xG against 1.37, Magdeburg has attacking xG 1.73 with xG against 1.73; average shots on target are 5.07 (Nürnberg) versus 6.00 (Magdeburg), and conversion rates are 9% versus 11%. Additionally, the league BTTS rate is 59%, both teams have high over 2.5 percentages (Nürnberg 53%, Magdeburg 60%), and the over 2.5 + BTTS combinations are 40% and 53%, supporting a multi-goal scenario with goals from both sides. Considering the 60%/80% in the last 5 matches, low 20% clean sheets, similar xG and shot volumes, I assess the probability of BTTS at roughly 75% vs 25% and recommend the selection BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I expect roughly 3.30 total goals in the match (Nürnberg ~1.60, Magdeburg ~1.70), basing the forecast on both teams' xG: 1.76 for Nürnberg and 1.73 for Magdeburg. Seasonal percentages of matches with at least 2 goals are high: Nürnberg 87% and Magdeburg 80%, which translates to a strong probability for Over 1.5 — I estimate it at 84%. In the last 5 matches Nürnberg scored 8 goals (avg. 1.6) and Magdeburg 13 goals (avg. 2.6); additionally shots ~16 and shots on target 5.07 vs 6.0 confirm offensive potential. Both sides have only ~20% clean sheets and the share of matches where both teams scored is 47% for Nürnberg and 53% for Magdeburg, so I expect goals from both teams. Therefore the best line to play is Over 1.5 (strongest signal); Over 2.5 is also significant (I estimate 64%), whereas Over 3.5 is less certain (about 42%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
I select the 2/2 variant (away team leading at half-time and winning), because Magdeburg posts stronger season figures: 40% wins and an average of 1.73 goals per game versus 27% wins and 1.47 goals for Nürnberg. At half-time Magdeburg holds a clear advantage — averaging 0.93 goals by the break versus 0.53 for the home side; the visitors recorded 5 leads at the break (33%) against Nürnberg’s 3 (20%) and scored 27 goals before half-time compared to 19. Nürnberg mainly stages comebacks in the second half (7 goals in 61–75 minutes and 6 goals in 76–90), but were trailing at the break in 47% of matches, which reduces the home side’s chances of a turnaround. Magdeburg also has better half-time and overall outcomes: 20 points at half-time vs 14 for the hosts and average half-time points 1.33 vs 0.93, confirming their ability to hold a lead. Despite similar xG (1.76 for Nürnberg vs 1.73 for Magdeburg) and a relatively high share of both-teams-to-score matches (47% for the home side and 53% for the visitors), the strongest signal from the data indicates the visitors will maintain their lead and secure the final victory (2/2).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Nürnberg | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Magdeburg is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Nürnberg · 2 pts / game - Magdeburg
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Magdeburg is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Nürnberg · 1.6 goals / game - Magdeburg
Nürnberg is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - Nürnberg · 1.83 goals / game - Magdeburg
Nürnberg scores in 70% of games (21 of 30 meczów), while Magdeburg keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 meczów).
Magdeburg scores in 67% of games (20 of 30 meczów), while Nürnberg keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 30 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Nürnberg
Over / Under - Magdeburg
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Nürnberg is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - Nürnberg · 1.13 pts / game - Magdeburg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nürnberg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Magdeburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Nürnberg
Magdeburg
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Nürnberg | Liga | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.67 | 2.93 | ▲ 3.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 59% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 58% | • 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 23% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 70% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 85% | ▼ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Nürnberg's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Magdeburg. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Nürnberg vs Magdeburg?
The 2. Bundesliga match finished Nürnberg 1:0 Magdeburg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nürnberg vs Magdeburg?
Nürnberg score 1.30 goals per game on average and Magdeburg 1.60. The 2. Bundesliga average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Nürnberg's matches and 50% of Magdeburg's.
What form are Nürnberg and Magdeburg in?
Over the last 5 games Nürnberg have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Magdeburg 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nürnberg vs Magdeburg?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Nürnberg vs Magdeburg: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.