SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs 1. FC Magdeburg: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:30 WAT, Friday 18 September: SpVgg Greuther Fürth v 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga, played at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer. In the table, SpVgg Greuther Fürth are 10th, lower half, on 12 points after 11 matches; 1. FC Magdeburg are 4th (among the top four) with 20.
Current form
SpVgg Greuther Fürth, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with VfL Bochum, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
1. FC Magdeburg, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over 1. FC Kaiserslautern, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours 1. FC Magdeburg, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.8 for SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1.6 xG, 1. FC Magdeburg 2.0 xG – a total near 3.6. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 70% and GG at 70%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – SpVgg Greuther Fürth 33%, draw 21%, 1. FC Magdeburg 46%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1–1 1. FC Magdeburg. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
SpVgg Greuther Fürth33%fair 3.02 · @2.88
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @3.50
1. FC Magdeburg46%fair 2.19 · @2.20
3.60Expected goals
1.64SpVgg Greuther Fürth xG
1.961. FC Magdeburg xG
70%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
1. FC Magdeburg to win✗
46%
2.19
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.44
1.40
Draw no bet
1. FC Magdeburg (draw no bet)
58%
1.72
–
Asian handicap
SpVgg Greuther Fürth +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
–
First team to score
1. FC Magdeburg to score first
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
1. FC Magdeburg ahead at half-time✗
36%
2.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT 1. FC Magdeburg / FT 1. FC Magdeburg✗
28%
3.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.63
–
Recent results
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
