Hertha vs Magdeburg Prediction 6 September 2026
🔉 Hertha go into this match on the back of three consecutive wins, making a confident start to the season and sitting top of the 2. Bundesliga. Magdeburg have also started brightly, winning two and losing one, leaving them three points off the automatic promotion places. At this early stage of the season both sides are motivated: Hertha want to strengthen their position among the leaders, while Magdeburg are looking to close the gap on the top two.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official meetings between Hertha and Magdeburg, the two sides have faced each other 6 times. The hosts have won twice, the visitors three times, and one match ended in a draw. The total goals scored across those meetings stand at 11 for Hertha and 13 for Magdeburg. On average, 1.67 goals have been scored in the first half and 2.33 in the second. The average total goals per match is 4.
Head-to-head statistics Hertha - Magdeburg

Hertha BSC Team Overview
Hertha are in good form: four wins and one defeat from their last five matches points to a degree of consistency. Over a ten-match stretch, they average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded, though their attack has improved in more recent fixtures, where the average rises to 3.33 goals scored per game. Defensively, Hertha retain a certain vulnerability, although their run of positive results has kept them near the top of the table. Their objective is to hold onto that position and stay in contention for the title.
Match Results: Hertha BSC

Magdeburg Team Overview
Magdeburg are sitting slightly further back in the table: three wins and two defeats from their last five matches point to a degree of inconsistency, though their general level of play has been high. They score at a slightly higher rate (1.9 goals per ten matches) with a comparable defensive record (1.3 conceded), although more recent figures suggest they concede around two goals per match away from home or against stronger opposition. Their aim is to close the gap to the automatic promotion places and establish themselves among the contenders.
Match Results: Magdeburg
Prediction for the 1st half
Magdeburg have scored in the first half in 5 of their last 6 away matches, which points to a tendency for an active start on the road. Hertha have also conceded an average of 1 goal per game in their last 10 home matches, which further raises the likelihood of a Magdeburg goal in the first half. These factors make Magdeburg Team Total - Over 0.5 Goals in the First Half worth considering at 2.07*.
Reliable Bet
Hertha have scored under 2.5 goals at home in 21 of their last 22 Bundesliga 2 matches. That run is backed up by their average of 1.5 goals per game across their last 10 home fixtures, making Hertha Team Total - Under 2.5 Goals at 1.40* a reliable option.
Correct Score Prediction
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm identifies three most likely scorelines: 1-1 (8.98%), 2-1 (8.65%) and 2-2 (7.22%). These figures are close to one another, with no clearly dominant outcome, which points to a competitive and goal-filled match.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The form of both sides points to an open game: Hertha have been scoring freely at home after a strong start to the season, while Magdeburg have shown attacking potential despite a less solid defence. Over their last ten matches, both teams have posted scoring numbers at or above the league average - which makes a bet on the total particularly appealing right now, when neither side is inclined to play cautiously for a single point this early in the season. The main prediction is Total Goals - Over 3. Predicted score: 2-2.