Magdeburg vs Karlsruher SC Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 1 March 2026
🔊 The clash between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe promises to be intense, given the current form of both teams. Magdeburg are near the bottom of the table, fighting to avoid relegation, while Karlsruhe sit in mid-table. Both clubs have shown inconsistent performances: the hosts are on a losing streak, while the visitors are striving to improve their league standing.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 27 September 2025 and ended with a score of 1-0. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Karlsruher as the home side):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Magdeburg and Karlsruhe:
- 9 matches played;
- home wins - 2, away wins - 4, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 10 for Magdeburg, 18 for Karlsruhe;
- average goals in the first half - 1.67, second half - 1.44;
- average total goals per match - 3.11.
Head-to-head statistics Magdeburg - Karlsruher SC

Magdeburg Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the 2. Bundesliga, featuring Schalke as the home side against Magdeburg. The game ended with a scoreline of 5-3.
Here are the match statistics (Magdeburg vs Schalke):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 13.
🔵 Magdeburg are currently going through a rough patch, having lost four of their last five matches. Defensive issues are evident in their gameplay, as they concede an average of 2.3 goals per game over the last ten fixtures. Despite these struggles, the team can still create chances and find the back of the net, but their lack of consistency affects their overall performance. Sitting 16th in the table, the club urgently needs points to boost their chances of staying in the 2. Bundesliga.
Match Results: Magdeburg

Karlsruher Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the 2. Bundesliga, where they faced off against Karlsruher as the home side and Holstein Kiel as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Karlsruher vs Holstein Kiel):
- possession: 32% vs 68%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 24 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 5;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
⚪ Karlsruher are displaying a more consistent form compared to their opponents, currently sitting in 9th place and aiming to solidify their position in the mid-table. However, their recent performances have been less than ideal: two wins, two losses, and a draw highlight issues with finishing attacks and defensive reliability. Their playing style relies on ball control and quick counterattacks, which could be the key to success against Magdeburg's vulnerable defensive lines.
Match Results: Karlsruher
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 9;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 4, Draws - 3.
Statistics: Magdeburg vs Karlsruhe
- Matches in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Wins: 7 vs 8;
- % Wins: 30% vs 35%;
- Losses: 14 vs 9;
- Draws: 2 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 2;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
- Karlsruhe have won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches (2. Bundesliga).
- Karlsruhe have won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 matches (2. Bundesliga).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 1.11, Away team - 2;
- In head-to-head matches - 3.11;
- Both teams scored: overall - 5 times; at the home ground - 3 times.
Average Total Statistics: Magdeburg vs Karlsruhe
- In the tournament: 3.39 vs 3.35;
- Goals scored: 1.48 vs 1.48;
- First half: 0.65 vs 0.52;
- Second half: 0.83 vs 0.96;
- Magdeburg: at home in the tournament - 1.27;
- Karlsruhe: away in the tournament - 1.17;
- Last 10 matches: 2.2 (at home - 1.25) vs 1.3 (away - 1.17).
- Magdeburg have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches against Karlsruhe (2. Bundesliga).
Corners Prediction
Magdeburg: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.3; at home - 5.55;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; at home - 6.5.
Karlsruhe: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.91, away - 5.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; away - 5.33.
- Magdeburg have taken fewer than 6.5 corners at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (2. Bundesliga).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 9;
- Both teams scored overall - 5 times;
- At the home ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Magdeburg vs Karlsruhe
- Played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 13;
- Magdeburg: BTTS at home - 4 (36%);
- Karlsruhe: BTTS away - 5 (42%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- Magdeburg: BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Karlsruhe: BTTS away - 3 (50%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (Current Season):
- The most frequent score in the tournament: 2-1 (26/207, 12.6%);
- Magdeburg's most common home results: 0-1, 0-2, 1-2 (2/11, 18.2%);
- Karlsruhe's most common away results: 0-0, 3-0 (2/12, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
2-1 - 9.63% (Odds: 8.2)
1-1 - 9.34% (Odds: 8.4)
2-2 - 6.89% (Odds: 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the trends from previous encounters between these teams, a low-scoring performance from the home side can be anticipated. The trends indicate that Magdeburg rarely score more than two goals in head-to-head matches with Karlsruhe. Coupled with their current form, it seems unlikely they will break this barrier again. A bet on Karlsruhe to win with a +1.5 handicap appears well-founded and is supported by past statistics-Karlsruhe have covered this handicap in 7 consecutive head-to-heads in the 2. Bundesliga and in 6 of their last 7 matches in the current season.