Osnabrück vs Magdeburg: Prediction & Odds (15 Aug 2026)

2. Bundesliga15 August 2026Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück22°11 km/h

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OsnabrückPossession control

MagdeburgCounter-attacks & crosses

The model's lean: 1 · Osnabrück (48%)

1 · Osnabrück 48%X 28%25% Magdeburg · 2

48%

28%

25%

Analysis: Osnabrück – Magdeburg

Oscar Nilsson · 10 August 2026 · How the predictions work

Numbers speak louder than words in the world of football, and the numbers here paint a vivid picture: VfL Osnabruck holds the upper hand against 1. FC Magdeburg. A 48% model-backed win probability and a favorable xPoints comparison (1.2 to 0.2) suggest the hosts will be looking to assert their dominance. With the possession-based approach of Osnabruck clashing against the counter-attacking style of Magdeburg, an intriguing tactical battle is on the cards, but it seems the home side has more tools in their kit.

VfL Osnabruck has a clear advantage in expected goals metrics, boasting 2.0 xG per match compared to Magdeburg’s 0.71. This gap in offensive firepower suggests Osnabruck is better equipped to make the most of their chances. The model hints at a 1-0 or 2-1 scoreline with a 10% and 9% probability, respectively, reinforcing the expectation of a narrow win for Osnabruck. Despite the defensive vulnerabilities seen in Osnabruck’s xGA of 2.6, Magdeburg’s own defensive frailties (xGA of 3.2) could prove even more costly.

1. FC Magdeburg’s slight edge in xG within eight seconds of winning the ball highlights their potency on the counter. Yet, with Osnabruck’s ability to control possession, the visitors' opportunities may be limited. The chance of both teams finding the back of the net sits at 56%, hinting at an end-to-end affair, albeit one likely tilted in favor of the hosts.

The over/under 2.5 goals metric leans slightly towards over at 53%, suggesting a modest scoring affair. However, the expected tightness of the contest and Osnabruck’s controlled style might see the under 2.5 goals offering a touch more value for punters.

Now, for those with an eye on the odds, Bet365 lists Osnabruck at 1.90 to win, which could be seen as a value bet given the model's lean. While no result is ever guaranteed, data-driven bettors could be tempted by the edge Osnabruck seems set to hold.

Osnabrück

Form L

League ranking xG #6xGA #16xT #11xP/match #13Points #13

Key players

Jannik MullerCBxG 0.08 · xT 0.12
Robin MeissnerCAMxG 1.15 · xT 0.04
Niklas WiemannCBxG 0.03 · xT 0.05

Magdeburg

Form LWWLL

League ranking xG #16xGA #18xT #9xP/match #18Points #18

Key players

Barış-Fahri AtikLWxG 0.01 · xT 0.29
Alexander NollenbergerLWBxG 0.04 · xT -0.02
Luka HyrylainenCDMxG 0.00 · xT 0.13

Match prediction: Osnabrück – Magdeburg

Predicted score matrix

Magdeburg →

Osnabrück →

0–06.4%

0–16.8%

0–24.2%

0–31.6%

0–4+0.6%

1–09.6%

1–111.9%

1–26.8%

1–32.6%

1–4+1.0%

2–08.1%

2–19.4%

2–25.5%

2–32.1%

2–4+0.8%

3–04.4%

3–15.1%

3–23.0%

3–31.2%

3–4+0.4%

4+–02.6%

4+–13.0%

4+–21.7%

4+–30.7%

4+–4+0.3%

Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

Most likely scorelines

1.1-112%
2.1-010%
3.2-19%
4.2-08%
5.0-17%

Expected goals

1,62–1,17

Both teams to score

56%

Over/under goals

Expected goals: 2,8

116%

224%

322%

416%

5+15%

Under 2,547%

@2.32EV+9%

Over 2,553%

@1.52

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01 · 2 legs

Safe

Osnabrück to win48%
Over 1.5 goals77%

02 · 3 legs

Balanced

Osnabrück to win48%
Over 2.5 goals53%
Bjarke Halfdan Jacobsen to score25%

03 · 4 legs

Bold

Both teams to score56%
Over 2.5 goals53%
Bjarke Halfdan Jacobsen to score25%
Luka-Mikael Hyryläinen to be booked20%

Odds & value

The model's value spots

Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

1 · Osnabrück48% probability@2.57PinnacleEV+23%
1 · Osnabrück48% probability@2.52BetsafeEV+20%
1 · Osnabrück48% probability@2.52BetssonEV+20%

Bookmaker	1 · Osnabrück	X	2 · Magdeburg
Betfair Exchange	EV+ 16% 2.44	EV+ 5% 3.80	2.72
Betsafe	EV+ 20% 2.52	3.45	2.52
Betsson	EV+ 20% 2.52	3.45	2.52
Nordicbet	EV+ 20% 2.52	3.45	2.52
Pinnacle	EV+ 23% 2.57	EV+ 4% 3.78	2.53

Odds updated 13 Aug, 14:23

Odds movement

1+6 %

41 %36 %

2.42 → 2.57

X-1 %

28 %23 %

3.81 → 3.78

2-6 %

39 %34 %

2.68 → 2.53

Pinnacle · 5 recorded price levels · 11/08/2026 → 13/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

Statistics

xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

Osnabrück

Magdeburg

When goals are scored and conceded — 2026

Osnabrück (3–4)

Magdeburg (1–6)

Pass networks

Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

Osnabrück

Magdeburg

xT networks

The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

Osnabrück

Magdeburg

The teams in numbers

Performance	Osnabrück	Magdeburg
Points	0	0
xPoints	1.2	0.2
xG per match	2	0.71
xGA per match	2.6	3.2
xG within 8s of winning the ball	0.11	0.26
xGA within 8s of losing the ball	0.64	0.66

Playing style	Osnabrück	Magdeburg
Build-up efficiency	0.32	0.31
Field tilt	0.48	0.23
xT per match	0.94	0.97
xTA per match	1.2	1.1
Won balls, offensive half	23	15
Pressing intensity	0.23	0.24
Pressing efficiency	0.29	0.28
Pressing efficiency, offensive half	0.23	0.2
Entries into the box per match	15	6
Entries into the box against	15	13
Pass completion %	0.67	0.79
Pass completion % under pressure	0.6	0.73
Passes per match	299	368
Passes against per match	379	432
Switches of play per match	14.8	34.2
Long balls per match	36	41

Set pieces	Osnabrück	Magdeburg
xG from free kicks	0	0
Corners per match	5.9	4.9
Corners against per match	4	4.9
xG per corner	0.03	0.01
xGA per corner against	0.01	0.03
First touch, offensive corners %	0.5	0.6
First touch, defensive corners %	0.5	0.8

Other	Osnabrück	Magdeburg
Throw-in control	0.82	0.85

The goalkeepers	Jannik Muller (Osnabrück)	Dominik Reimann (Magdeburg)
Saves	2	7
Save %	100%	54%
xG prevented	100%	41%
Claims	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Osnabrück vs Magdeburg according to our model?

The model gives Osnabrück a 48% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Osnabrück 48%, draw 28%, Magdeburg 25%.

What is the most likely scoreline?

The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The model rates over 2.5 goals at 53% and under at 47%.

Will both teams score?

The probability of both teams scoring is 56% according to the model.

Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.