1. Fc Magdeburg V 1. Fc Heidenheim -

: The club narrowly avoided relegation in 2025 through a dramatic play-off victory against SV Elversberg. 1. FC Magdeburg

Magdeburg continues to compete in the , where they have established themselves as a mid-table presence.

: In their last four competitive meetings, Heidenheim has remained undefeated with 1 win and 3 draws . 1. FC Magdeburg v 1. FC Heidenheim

Heidenheim is currently competing in the after a remarkable period of growth under long-serving manager Frank Schmidt.

: In the current 2025/26 campaign, they sit in 13th place in the second tier with 48 goals scored and 55 conceded. : The club narrowly avoided relegation in 2025

: After a strong 8th-place finish in their debut 2023/24 Bundesliga season, they successfully navigated the UEFA Conference League play-offs to reach the league phase in 2024/25.

: The team is led by Petrik Sander, who was appointed in November 2025. Match Dynamics 1. FC Magdeburg 1. FC Heidenheim League 2. Bundesliga Bundesliga Manager Petrik Sander Frank Schmidt H2H Wins Season Top Scorer Mateusz Zukowski (17) N/A (Bundesliga stats vary) : In their last four competitive meetings, Heidenheim

: Their attack is led by Mateusz Zukowski , who has netted 17 goals this season, followed by Barış Atik with 5.