Match Report
In the standings it was Magdeburg 14th on 39 points, Karlsruher SC 10th on 44 — separated by 5. The last five rounds placed Magdeburg 3rd in the league for form — higher than their 14th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.53/1.71 for Magdeburg and 1.56/1.88 for Karlsruher SC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.47.
7 meetings are on record — 1 won by Magdeburg, 4 by Karlsruher SC, 2 drawn, at 3 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 71% of the meetings.
The venue was MDCC-Arena, with room for 27,250 spectators. Karlsruher SC led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 1-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Magdeburg: Dariusz Stalmach (66') · Karlsruher SC: Louey Ben Farhat (20'), Louey Ben Farhat (53'), Marvin Wanitzek (87')
Key stats
Possession: Magdeburg 63% · Karlsruher SC 37% · Total shots: 23-8 · On target: 9-7 · Corners: 6-2