RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Magdeburg Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – DFB Pokal 2025/26
The Red Bull Arena ignites for a David-vs-Goliath DFB Pokal Round of 16 tie as RB Leipzig host 1. FC Magdeburg on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 at 21:00 WAT / 20:00 CET.
Bundesliga heavyweights Leipzig, unbeaten in five home games (4W-1D, 12:4 GD), chase a fourth straight cup quarterfinal after thrashing Energie Cottbus 4-1 in Round 2. Magdeburg, scraping survival in 2. Bundesliga (18th, 7 pts), stunned with a 3-0 over Nürnberg but falter vs elite (0W in 6 vs Bundesliga, 1.85 GA avg). The Bulls’ press (2.4 GPG home) overwhelms the Gladiators’ counter (1.4 GPG), with H2H Leipzig-dominant (4W-1D-1L, last 4-0 in 2013). Injuries: Leipzig doubt Orban; Magdeburg miss Holmström, Hugonet.
At Socapredict, we’ve crunched stats, form, and odds—Leipzig dominate.
Socapredict Expert Prediction Best Bet: RB Leipzig -1.5 AH Odds: 1.65 – 1.70 (margin value) Confidence Level: High
RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Magdeburg Betting Tips & Predictions
| Market | Selection | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Tip | RB Leipzig -1.5 AH | 1.65–1.70 | ★★★★★ |
| Alternative Bet | Over 2.5 Goals | 1.75 | ★★★★☆ |
| Value Bet | Leipzig Clean Sheet | 2.00 | ★★★★☆ |
| Risky but Juicy | Correct Score 3-0 | 6.50 | ★★★☆☆ |
Why Leipzig -1.5 AH is the standout pick
- Leipzig: 3W-1D-1L in 5; 10:5 GD; home 2.4 scored; 4 straight cup wins vs lower-tier (avg 3.5 margin)
- Magdeburg: 2W-0D-3L in 5; 7:5 GD; 0W in 6 vs Bundesliga; blank in 3/5
- H2H: Leipzig 4W-1D-1L (12-3 GD); last 4-0 (2013); 75% over 2.5
- Market: 78% implied win; Magdeburg 1.85 GA yields -1.5 in 60% models
RB Leipzig Form & Key Stats (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/11/2025 | Bundesliga | Borussia Mönchengladbach (A) | 0-0 D | 0 |
| 23/11/2025 | Bundesliga | Werder Bremen (H) | 2-0 W | +2 |
| 08/11/2025 | Bundesliga | Hoffenheim (A) | 3-1 L | –2 |
| 01/11/2025 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart (H) | 3-1 W | +2 |
| 28/10/2025 | DFB Pokal | Energie Cottbus (A) | 1-4 W | +3 |
→ 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss → Scored 10 goals (2.0 per game) → Conceded 5 goals (1.0 per game)
Leipzig 4th in Bundesliga (23 pts); Pokal: 4:1 GD; Sesko (5G) leads; Orban doubt.
1. FC Magdeburg Form & Key Stats (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/11/2025 | 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Nürnberg (H) | 3-0 W | +3 |
| 22/11/2025 | 2. Bundesliga | Fortuna Düsseldorf (A) | 2-1 L | –1 |
| 09/11/2025 | 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn (H) | 0-1 L | –1 |
| 02/11/2025 | 2. Bundesliga | VfL Bochum (A) | 2-0 L | –2 |
| 29/10/2025 | DFB Pokal | Illertissen (A) | 0-3 W | +3 |
→ 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses → Scored 7 goals (1.4 per game) → Conceded 5 goals (1.0 per game)
Magdeburg 18th in 2. Bundesliga (7 pts); Pokal: 3:0 GD; Zukowski (2G) sparks; Holmström out.
Head-to-Head (H2H) – RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Magdeburg
Leipzig edge rare ties (6 meetings):
- Leipzig 4W, Magdeburg 1W, 1 Draw
- Goals: Leipzig 12, Magdeburg 3 (avg 2.5/game)
- Recent: Leipzig 4-0 Magdeburg (Apr 2013 Regionalliga); Earlier: 2-1 Leipzig (2012)
- Trend: Leipzig W4 in last 5; Over 2.5 in 60%; No recent cup H2H
DFB Pokal Standings (After Round 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | (Round of 16 stage) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| RB Leipzig | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | |
| 1. FC Magdeburg | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 | |
| (Full standings available post-match) |
Leipzig eye quarters; Magdeburg dream upset—win advances Bulls.
Final Verdict
Leipzig’s class crushes Magdeburg’s pluck. RB Leipzig -1.5 AH @ 1.65–1.70 covers the spread; clean sheet @2.00 for a predicted 3-0.
FAQs – RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Magdeburg
When is RB Leipzig vs 1. FC Magdeburg? 2 December 2025, 21:00 WAT (20:00 CET)
Where to watch? Live on Sky Deutschland/DFB Pokal stream—check locals.
What is Socapredict’s official prediction? Leipzig -1.5 AH with high confidence, per home form and H2H.
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