Hertha Berlin - Magdeburg: Who Can Continue Their Winning Run?
Hertha Berlin
Magdeburg
In the fourth round of the German 2. Bundesliga, Hertha Berlin will face Magdeburg. The match will take place on Saturday, September 6, kicking off at 13:30 CET.
Hertha Berlin - Magdeburg: Match Preview
Hertha Berlin were relegated from the German top flight after the 2022/23 season and have been trying to return to the Bundesliga ever since. Last season, Hertha finished seventh with 51 points from 34 matches.
The team have made an excellent start to the new campaign. Hertha have won all three of their league matches and have collected nine points, putting them second in the table. They also advanced in the German Cup after beating Saarbrücken in the first round.
Magdeburg also play in the 2. Bundesliga. Last season, they finished 14th with 39 points from 34 matches, staying just two points clear of the relegation zone.
This season, Magdeburg have played three league matches as well as their German Cup tie, in which they advanced to the next round. They have won two of their three league matches and currently have six points.
Match Facts & H2H
- Hertha Berlin are unbeaten in their last 10 matches.
- Hertha have scored at least one goal in 12 consecutive matches.
- Magdeburg have won their last three matches.
- Magdeburg have scored in seven consecutive matches.
- Hertha are unbeaten in their last four home matches.
- Magdeburg have won their last five away matches.
- Magdeburg won the most recent H2H meeting 1-0.
Predicted Lineups
- Hertha Berlin: Gersbeck; Eitschberger, Gechter, Kolbe, Valentin; Sessa, Seguin; Gouram, Grønning, Brekalo; Þorsteinsson
- Magdeburg: Reimann; Nadjombe, García MacNulty, Müller, Żukowski; Iyoha, Kwarteng, Michel, Hyryläinen; Atik, Nollenberger
Prediction
Hertha Berlin have made a very strong start to the season and will have the advantage of playing at home. Magdeburg are also in good form, but I expect Hertha to continue their winning run. I suggest betting on Hertha Berlin to win at odds of 1.88.
