Highlights
P. Alt
90'
+ 6
Full-time: Magdeburg 2-2 Karlsruhe
Magdeburg could have left the pitch as winners but it ends in a draw. FCM missed several chances to score the decisive goal that would have put them at the top of the table. KSC remained largely ineffective in the second half.
Full-time
90'
+ 5
90'
+ 2
Crossbar!
Ito finds himself unmarked in the penalty area and chips the ball onto the crossbar!
90'
Stoppage time
Five minutes are indicated.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Substitution
84'
Anything can happen
Magdeburg now want to score the winning goal in the final minutes. Will they find a winner?
81'
Substitution
80'
Burcu has a chance to take the lead!
The striker runs through on goal alone towards Weiß and tries to nutmeg him, but the KSC keeper makes a great save!
78'
The equaliser!
Magdeburg are rewarded for their period of pressure! Ito beats three defenders on the right side and crosses to the right corner of the six-yard box, where Hercher scores with a looping header over Weiß into the left side of the goal!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
76'
Magdeburg again!
Ito is sent down the right to the byline and plays a low ball to the near post, where Kaars shoots but strikes the post from close range!
74'
What a chance!
Kaars is sent through on goal and takes a shot from 14 metres out after a quick touch. However, Jung throws himself into the shot at the last moment and prevents it with a huge block!
73'
Corner for KSC
Wanitzek's cross from the left is headed away by Heber from the six-yard box.
66'
Schleusener goes alone
KSC quickly counter-attack, Schleusener is sent through and initially holds off two Magdeburg players. However, he then slips in the penalty area and the chance goes begging.
63'
Another Yellow
Heber comes in too late on Burnić - another booking.
62'
Yellow card for Mathisen
The Magdeburg player checks Wanitzek off the ball and receives a yellow card.
61'
Fresh legs in attack
Ito is expected to create chaos in the attack.
60'
Substitution
59'
Karlsruhe too passive
The visitors are taking too few risks at this stage and are too often allowing themselves to be pushed back into their own half.
55'
Another Yellow
Burnić knocks the ball away after the referee's whistle and is cautioned for it.
54'
Just over!
El Hankouri has some space in front of the penalty area and decides to have a go. The attempt flies narrowly over the bar.
51'
Schleusener takes a shot
Zivzivadze lays the ball off to Schleusener on the left just outside the penalty area, whose shot is deflected behind for a corner. However, the corner comes to nothing.
49'
Immediate intensity
Both teams have been playing purposeful attacking football since kick-off.
47'
Beautiful shot
Jung unleashes a left-footed strike from 25 metres out, forcing Reimann to make a save.
46'
We're back underway
The ball is rolling again in Magdeburg.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Half-time: Magdeburg 1-2 Karlsruhe
A top-of-the-table clash that has lived up to its billing so far goes into the break. Magdeburg capitalised on an early Karlsruhe error to take the lead, but after 20 minutes the visitors struck back with clinical precision, and a wonder goal to boot. Will KSC emerge from this duel as league leaders?
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time
44'
Route one
Magdeburg are now trying to play long balls into the attacking third, where Amaechi in particular is working hard. However, the passes are unsuccessful.
41'
Hugonet down
The Magdeburg player needs treatment after a header.
36'
Efficient KSC
Goal attempts
3off target
1on target
1off target
2on target
36'
Goal drought ended
Marvin Wanitzek scored his first goal of the season; his last goal was on 4 May 2024 in Rostock (which was the 2-1 winning goal). Wanitzek has scored ten goals in each of the past two seasons.
30'
Karlsruhe turn it around
What a dream goal from Wanitzek - and KSC are back! Schleusener plays the ball across to Wanitzek on the right side just outside the penalty area, who curls it perfectly into the top right corner!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Jensen scores for the first time this year
Leon Jensen scored his first goal of the season. The 27-year-old last found the net on 11 November 2023, scoring the equaliser in a 2-2 draw against his former club Hertha BSC.
24'
KSC equalise!
Almost out of nowhere, the visitors come back into the game! Günther is beautifully played in on the left side of the penalty area and lays it back from the byline with great vision to Jensen. From about 11 metres out, he only needs to slot it in low - 1-1!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
22'
Magdeburg in control
Possession (%)
6337
19'
Next attack
Atik dribbles at high speed into the left side of the penalty area and lays the ball off to El-Zein. However, his shot is blocked.
18'
Not enough yet
The visitors are not really in the game yet and are hardly getting near the penalty area.
13'
Can Karlsruhe turn it around?
This season, Karlsruhe were also behind at home against Nuremberg (1st matchday) and away at Braunschweig (4th matchday), but still managed to come away as winners in the end.
11'
1-0 Specialist
Xavier Amaechi scored his second goal of the season. On matchday 4, in the 4-0 victory in Nuremberg, the 23-year-old Englishman also netted the opening goal for a 1-0 lead.
8'
Almost 2-0
Atik delivers a free-kick from the right with a bouncing ball to the six-yard box, where Heber runs in completely unmarked and heads just wide!
7'
First booking
Beifus receives a yellow card after a heavy challenge.
5'
There's the lead!
Dream start for FCM! After a throw-in on the left side, Beifus can't control the ball in his own penalty area, allowing Amaechi to nick it off him and shoot into the net with only Weiß to beat!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
3'
Early pressing
Magdeburg immediately starts with high counter-pressing and puts KSC under pressure early on.
1'
Kick-off!
KSC have the kick-off and are playing in black shirts, Magdeburg in blue.
Kick-off!
Who will claim top spot?
The winner of this match will take over the league lead from Fortuna Düsseldorf. For Magdeburg, this would be a first in the 2. Bundesliga; KSC last held the top position after matchday 2 of the 2021/22 season.
Unchanged Karlsruhe
KSC coach Christian Eichner makes no changes today, sending the same starting eleven into the match for the sixth time on matchday 6.
Two changes for Magdeburg
Christian Titz makes two changes to his starting lineup compared to the last match (2-1 win in Cologne): Marcus Mathisen and Abu-Bekir El-Zein come in for Andi Hoti and Connor Krempicki (both on the bench).
Karlsruhe starting XI
Weiß - Jung, Franke, Beifus, Günther - Rapp, Jensen - Burnić, Wanitzek - Schleusener, Zivzivadze
Magdeburg starting XI
Reaimann - Mathisen, Hugonet, Heber - Musonda, El-Zein, Gnaka, El Hankouri - Amaechi, Kaars, Atik
Christian Titz speaks
"Karlsruhe reflects what continuity and well-established play stands for. Although they had several departures, they are a team that has many facets and has made their game with the ball even more dominant."
Hello and welcome!
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