SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Magdeburg prediction

AI match recap

Magdeburg travel with the clearer recent form profile and more attacking momentum, while Darmstadt need their home ground to reset a difficult opening phase of the campaign. The tactical hinge is whether Darmstadt’s front pair can make the contest physical and win territory before Magdeburg’s attacking midfield unit establishes control. Magdeburg have the sharper combination play on paper, but Darmstadt can make this uncomfortable through crosses, second balls and dead-ball pressure. Recent meetings have often been close, so the first goal should heavily shape the tempo.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a historically close pairing, with the two latest league meetings ending level. Magdeburg’s earlier recent wins show they can hurt Darmstadt, but there is no dominant head-to-head pattern.

Injuries and absences

Recent public listings point to Darmstadt potentially missing Marseiler and Papela, which would thin central options, while Magdeburg may be without Musonda and Chahed. Those reports conflict with the supplied absence snapshot, so they should be treated as teamsheet-sensitive rather than confirmed.

Form (last 5)

SV Darmstadt 98 vs 1. FC Magdeburg stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-131. FC Magdeburg 1-1 SV Darmstadt 98
• 2025-10-19SV Darmstadt 98 0-0 1. FC Magdeburg
• 2025-03-021. FC Magdeburg 4-1 SV Darmstadt 98
• 2024-09-28SV Darmstadt 98 1-2 1. FC Magdeburg
• 2023-05-19SV Darmstadt 98 1-0 FC Magdeburg
• 2022-11-10FC Magdeburg 0-1 SV Darmstadt 98

Other 2. Bundesliga matches

• Arminia Bielefeld – Eintracht Braunschweig
• Energie Cottbus – VfL Bochum
• 1. FC Kaiserslautern – Hertha BSC
• VfL Wolfsburg – VfL Osnabrück
• Karlsruher SC – 1. FC Heidenheim
• SpVgg Greuther Fürth – Holstein Kiel
• Hannover 96 – Dynamo Dresden
• FC St. Pauli – 1. FC Nürnberg