VfL Wolfsburg v 1. FC Magdeburg prediction

2. Bundesliga · Sat, 05 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · Volkswagen Arena

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: VfL Wolfsburg · 1. FC Magdeburg

TACTIX’s free model pick for VfL Wolfsburg v 1. FC Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga on Sat, 05 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

VfL Wolfsburg host 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 12:30 UK).

The key numbers

VfL Wolfsburg have scored 25 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

VfL Wolfsburg have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Nine of VfL Wolfsburg’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of VfL Wolfsburg’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, VfL Wolfsburg have three wins, three draws and no defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 2.33 and conceding 1.00. VfL Wolfsburg have conceded 14 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Nine of 1. FC Magdeburg’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of 1. FC Magdeburg’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, 1. FC Magdeburg have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.63. 1. FC Magdeburg have scored 21 goals, the fourth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). 1. FC Magdeburg have conceded 13 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

VfL Wolfsburg (third) and 1. FC Magdeburg (fifth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have VfL Wolfsburg the stronger side, 129 rating points above 1. FC Magdeburg (VfL Wolfsburg 1724, 1. FC Magdeburg 1596, after at least 10 rated matches each).

Team news

Predicted VfL Wolfsburg XI (4-3-3): T. Wellenreuther, J. Mæhle, H. Wahl, Cleiton, S. Kumbedi, V. Souza, M. Damar, M. Arnold, R. Glatzel, A. Bernhardsson, K. Shiogai — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, F. Reese (7.4 per match over 12 appearances, five goals and seven assists) and A. Bernhardsson (5.5 per match over 10 appearances, four goals and three assists) have been VfL Wolfsburg’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for VfL Wolfsburg (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), F. Reese averages 3.4 key passes per 90 over 1015 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. A. Bernhardsson averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 1531 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted 1. FC Magdeburg XI (4-3-3): D. Reimann, A. MacNulty, T. Müller, P. Nadjombe, A. Nollenberger, T. Müsel, L. Hyryläinen, F. Michel, E. Iyoha, B. Atik, M. Żukowski — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, B. Atik (4.8 per match over 11 appearances, seven assists) and L. Hyryläinen (4.4 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been 1. FC Magdeburg’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1. FC Magdeburg (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), B. Atik averages 1.3 shots per 90 over 962 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. L. Hyryläinen averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 950 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 05 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT · 2. Bundesliga · Volkswagen Arena
Recent form: VfL Wolfsburg 2W 2D 1L · 1. FC Magdeburg 2W 1D 2L

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Key Stats

2.63 / 2

Goals

against 1.88 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

6 / 4.25

Corners

against 6.5 / 4.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

6 / 5.63

Shots on target

against 5.63 / 5 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.75 / 2

Cards

against 1.88 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	VfL Wolfsburg for / against	Line	1. FC Magdeburg for / against
Goals scored	2.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	6 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.25 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	17.75 for · 17.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	15 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	6 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5.63 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	13.63 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	8.25 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

VfL Wolfsburg

VfL Wolfsburg Goalkeeper

VfL Wolfsburg — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Zieliński	7	91635 min	223.1 /90	91.3 /90	00 /90
T. Wellenreuther	4	90360 min	153.8 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90

VfL Wolfsburg — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Zieliński n 7	90.7	3.1 7/5
T. Wellenreuther n 4	90	3.8 3/3

VfL Wolfsburg Defensive

VfL Wolfsburg — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
H. Wahl	11	90995 min	131.2 /90	232.1 /90	60.5 /90	353.2 /90	70.6 /90	20.2 /90
J. Mæhle	10	90899 min	181.8 /90	141.4 /90	40.4 /90	444.4 /90	20.2 /90	10.1 /90
S. Kumbedi	7	90628 min	101.4 /90	60.9 /90	10.1 /90	334.7 /90	101.4 /90	30.4 /90
Cleiton	6	86515 min	61 /90	40.7 /90	30.5 /90	305.2 /90	111.9 /90	10.2 /90
K. Fischer	5	91455 min	142.8 /90	71.4 /90	20.4 /90	275.3 /90	142.8 /90	00 /90
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VfL Wolfsburg — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
H. Wahl n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0.8 4/2	—
Vinicius Souza n 8	79.5	1.8 7/3	1 4/2	—
F. Reese n 8	77.5	0.7 3/2	0.4 3/0	—
M. Damar n 8	76.8	1 6/1	1 6/1	—
J. Mæhle n 8	90	0.1 1/0	1 5/2	—
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VfL Wolfsburg — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
H. Wahl n 8	90	1.1 6/3
Vinicius Souza n 8	79.5	2.5 7/5
F. Reese n 8	77.5	1.3 5/4
M. Damar n 8	76.8	1.5 6/3
J. Mæhle n 8	90	1.5 5/4
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VfL Wolfsburg Attacking

VfL Wolfsburg — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
F. Reese	11	81895 min	50.5 /90	60.6 /90	363.6 /90	101 /90	313.1 /90	171.7 /90
A. Bernhardsson	9	79714 min	40.5 /90	20.3 /90	162 /90	81 /90	273.4 /90	121.5 /90
R. Glatzel	9	69623 min	50.7 /90	10.1 /90	182.6 /90	91.3 /90	101.4 /90	71 /90
K. Shiogai	8	41325 min	20.6 /90	00 /90	92.5 /90	51.4 /90	30.8 /90	51.4 /90
A. Besio	4	2288 min	22 /90	00 /90	55.1 /90	33.1 /90	44.1 /90	33.1 /90
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VfL Wolfsburg — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
H. Wahl n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.1 1/0
Vinicius Souza n 8	79.5	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
F. Reese n 8	77.5	3.6 6/6	1 5/2
M. Damar n 8	76.8	3.4 8/7	2.2 6/4
J. Mæhle n 8	90	1.1 4/2	0.1 1/0
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VfL Wolfsburg — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for VfL Wolfsburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
H. Wahl n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
Vinicius Souza n 8	79.5	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
F. Reese n 8	77.5	0.3 2/0	0.9 4/1
M. Damar n 8	76.8	0.6 4/0	0.3 2/0
J. Mæhle n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
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1. FC Magdeburg

1. FC Magdeburg Goalkeeper

1. FC Magdeburg — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Reimann	12	901080 min	393.3 /90	121 /90	00 /90

1. FC Magdeburg — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Magdeburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Reimann n 8	90	2.9 7/5

1. FC Magdeburg Defensive

1. FC Magdeburg — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
A. MacNulty	12	901080 min	221.8 /90	171.4 /90	60.5 /90	504.2 /90	141.2 /90	50.4 /90
T. Müller	11	80877 min	131.3 /90	121.2 /90	30.3 /90	232.4 /90	80.8 /90	30.3 /90
A. Nollenberger	11	76832 min	141.5 /90	40.4 /90	20.2 /90	394.2 /90	60.6 /90	10.1 /90
P. Nadjombe	10	67668 min	101.3 /90	40.5 /90	30.4 /90	405.4 /90	91.2 /90	40.5 /90
H. Bockhorn	9	57513 min	173 /90	81.4 /90	20.4 /90	366.3 /90	81.4 /90	00 /90
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1. FC Magdeburg — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Magdeburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. MacNulty n 8	90	1 5/3	0.9 5/2	—
D. Reimann n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
E. Iyoha n 8	84.8	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
L. Hyryläinen n 8	73.9	0.5 3/0	1.7 6/4	—
B. Atik n 8	87.6	0.4 3/0	1.9 7/5	—
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1. FC Magdeburg — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Magdeburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. MacNulty n 8	90	2.3 8/5
E. Iyoha n 8	84.8	0.8 4/2
L. Hyryläinen n 8	73.9	1.8 6/4
B. Atik n 8	87.6	0.5 3/1
M. Żukowski n 8	85.9	0.3 2/0
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1. FC Magdeburg Attacking

1. FC Magdeburg — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
E. Iyoha	12	831001 min	60.5 /90	00 /90	211.9 /90	90.8 /90	100.9 /90	90.8 /90
B. Atik	11	87962 min	00 /90	70.7 /90	141.3 /90	40.4 /90	302.8 /90	191.8 /90
M. Żukowski	11	85940 min	80.8 /90	00 /90	413.9 /90	242.3 /90	90.9 /90	40.4 /90
R. Šimić	3	42125 min	10.7 /90	00 /90	21.4 /90	10.7 /90	00 /90	00 /90
R. Tachie	3	2060 min	00 /90	00 /90	23 /90	23 /90	11.5 /90	00 /90
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1. FC Magdeburg — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Magdeburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
A. MacNulty n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0.3 2/0
D. Reimann n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Iyoha n 8	84.8	1.9 7/6	1.1 6/2
L. Hyryläinen n 8	73.9	0.8 4/1	0.3 2/0
B. Atik n 8	87.6	1.5 7/3	0.4 3/0
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1. FC Magdeburg — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for 1. FC Magdeburg before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. MacNulty n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
D. Reimann n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Iyoha n 8	84.8	0.7 4/1	0 0/0
L. Hyryläinen n 8	73.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
B. Atik n 8	87.6	0 0/0	0.4 3/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind VfL Wolfsburg v 1. FC Magdeburg — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

VfL WolfsburgDWDLW

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.4 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

1. FC MagdeburgWLWLD

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 2.2 scored / 2 conceded per game

League standing · 2026/27

VfL Wolfsburg#3 pos19 pts10 pl+11 GD

1. FC Magdeburg#5 pos17 pts10 pl+8 GD

Goals per game

VfL Wolfsburg scored2.5

1. FC Magdeburg scored2.1

VfL Wolfsburg conceded1.4

1. FC Magdeburg conceded1.3

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