Two ambitious sides begin their 2. Bundesliga campaign when Magdeburg welcome Braunschweig in what promises to be an entertaining opening-round clash. Magdeburg head into the new season unbeaten in preseason, although they were not seriously tested by the quality of their opposition. Nevertheless, the hosts looked sharp in attack, averaging 1.90 goals per game across their last ten competitive matches while winning 60% of them. New signings Tony Reitz, Moritz-Broni Kwarteng, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, and Paul Jaeckel are all expected to play important roles as Magdeburg look to mount a promotion push.
Braunschweig, meanwhile, finished their preparations with a goalless draw against La Louviere. Die Löwen have been solid defensively of late, conceding just 0.80 goals per game over their last ten outings while keeping clean sheets in 30% of those matches. Defender Mehmet Aydin will be one of the players to watch for the visitors, who are hoping to frustrate Magdeburg with a disciplined display. The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with both teams claiming five wins from their previous 12 meetings.
Magdeburg have been in splendid form and generally boast a strong home record, winning 60% of their recent home matches. Therefore, Home Win should be considered, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (7 of the last 12 meetings between these sides produced at least three goals).
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 12:00.
What is our Magdeburg vs Braunschweig prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Magdeburg 2 - 1 Braunschweig
Magdeburg vs Braunschweig Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mateusz Zukowski @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mateusz Zukowski @ 375 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Magdeburg -0.5 @ -134 Odds
- European Handicap: Magdeburg +1 @ -500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Magdeburg to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Magdeburg to Win/Magdeburg to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Magdeburg - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferMagdeburg Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwlwwlwd | 1.90 |
| Home | wwwld | 2.00 |
| Away | wllww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.41 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.37 | 1.50 |
Braunschweig Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwlwwdld | 1.50 |
| Home | dwwld | 1.60 |
| Away | wllwd | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.02 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.49 | 1.24 |
Magdeburg vs Braunschweig Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Magdeburg (42%)
12 Matches
Braunschweig (42%)
Magdeburg vs Braunschweig Past Results
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