Saarbrücken vs Magdeburg — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2025/2026

SaarbrückenElo #540

15 AUG

1:3

MagdeburgElo #205

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal43'

Martijn Kaars (assist: Silas Gnaka) · Right foot shot 0-1

GOAL

AST

Goal45'

Rayan Ghrieb (assist: Falko Michel) · Left foot shot 0-2

GOAL

AST

Goal59'

Rayan Ghrieb (assist: Baris Atik) · Left foot shot 0-3

GOAL

AST

Goal67'

Tim Civeja (assist: Kai Brünker) · Right foot shot 1-3

Man of the match

Rayan GhriebMagdeburg8.3

Expected goals (xG)

SaarbrückenxGMagdeburg

2.201.10

Trends

season

Win %

0%67%

Over 1.5 %

100%100%

Over 2.5 %

100%100%

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TV stations

International

Bet365

Arena Sport 1

Viaplay Denmark

Sky Go

ESPN 3

Viaplay Sweden

Diema Sport 3

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MEGOGO Football 1

Megogo

Channels in 25 countries

Bulgaria

Diema Sport 3

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Diema Sport 2

International

Bet365

ESPN Norte

Sony LIV

Denmark

Viaplay Denmark

TV3 MAX

Israel

Sport 2

Sport 1

Italy

SKY Go Italia

NOW TV

Ukraine

MEGOGO Football 1

Megogo

Argentina

ESPN 3

Bangladesh

Sony LIV

Costa Rica

ESPN Norte

Croatia

Arena Sport 1

Dominican Republic

ESPN Norte

El Salvador

ESPN Norte

Faroe Islands

TV3 MAX

Germany

Sky Go

Guatemala

ESPN Norte

Honduras

ESPN Norte

Hong Kong

M Plus Live

India

Sony LIV

Macau

M Plus Live

Nicaragua

ESPN Norte

Norway

Viaplay Norway

Pakistan

Sony LIV

Panama

ESPN Norte

Portugal

DAZN Portugal

Sweden

Viaplay Sweden

Venue

Stadion Ludwigspark

Conditions

Weathersky is clear
RefereeRobin Braun
1st AssistantFlorian Heft
2nd AssistantMark Borsch
4th OfficialJonah Samuel Njie Besong

Pressure index

SaarbrückenMagdeburg

1′45′90′

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Match flow

PLAYER

Yellow card35'

Manuel Zeitz

GOAL

AST

Goal43'

Martijn Kaars (assist: Silas Gnaka) · Right foot shot 0-1

GOAL

AST

Goal45'

Rayan Ghrieb (assist: Falko Michel) · Left foot shot 0-2

GOAL

AST

Goal59'

Rayan Ghrieb (assist: Baris Atik) · Left foot shot 0-3

OUT

Substitution61'

In: Alexander Ahl-Holmström · Out: Falko Michel

OUT

Substitution61'

In: Dariusz Stalmach · Out: Silas Gnaka

OUT

Substitution63'

In: Kasim Rabihic · Out: Manuel Zeitz

OUT

Substitution63'

In: Rodney Elongo-Yombo · Out: Florian Pick

GOAL

AST

Goal67'

Tim Civeja (assist: Kai Brünker) · Right foot shot 1-3

PLAYER

Yellow card69'

Calogero Rizzuto

OUT

Substitution71'

In: Noah Pesch · Out: Baris Atik

OUT

Substitution71'

In: Laurin Ulrich · Out: Rayan Ghrieb

OUT

Substitution77'

In: Maurice Multhaup · Out: Tim Civeja

PLAYER

Yellow card81'

Dominik Reimann

OUT

Substitution82'

In: Dominic Baumann · Out: Niko Bretschneider

OUT

Substitution88'

In: Daniel Heber · Out: Lubambo Musonda

PLAYER

Yellow card89'

Dominic Baumann

Ball positions

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Commentary

107

90+8′The second half has concluded, with the final score being 1. FC Saarbrücken 1, 1. FC Magdeburg 3.
90+8′The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
90+7′The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Alexander Ahl-Holmström from 1. FC Magdeburg.
90+6′Joel Bichsel commits a foul for 1. FC Saarbrücken.
90+6′Alexander Ahl-Holmström from 1. FC Magdeburg earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
90+6′Missed opportunity! Rodney Elongo-Yombo from 1. FC Saarbrücken took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. Joel Bichsel provided the assist.
90+5′Tobias Müller commits a foul for 1. FC Magdeburg.
90+5′Dominic Baumann from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90+4′Missed opportunity! Lasse Wilhelm from 1. FC Saarbrücken headed the ball from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by Kasim Rabihic, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
90+2′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Saarbrücken after a defensive play by Jean Hugonet.
90+2′A shot was thwarted. Dominic Baumann of 1. FC Saarbrücken tried to score with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but his attempt was blocked. The chance was set up by a cross from Rodney Elongo-Yombo.Penalty
90′The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
90′The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
90′The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Daniel Heber from 1. FC Magdeburg.
89′Dominic Baumann from 1. FC Saarbrücken receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
88′Dominic Baumann from 1. FC Saarbrücken commits a foul.
88′Daniel Heber from 1. FC Magdeburg is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
88′Substitution for 1. FC Magdeburg: Daniel Heber comes on to take the place of Lubambo Musonda.
87′Missed opportunity! Rodney Elongo-Yombo from 1. FC Saarbrücken heads the ball from the center of the box, but it sails over the crossbar. The cross was delivered by Kasim Rabihic.
87′Maurice Multhaup from 1. FC Saarbrücken strikes the crossbar with a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, following a header assist from Kai Brünker.Penalty
85′A shot attempt is thwarted. Calogero Rizzuto from 1. FC Saarbrücken takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The play was set up by Sven Sonnenberg.Penalty
83′Blocked attempt! Laurin Ulrich from 1. FC Magdeburg takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's intercepted.Penalty
82′Substitution for 1. FC Saarbrücken: Dominic Baumann comes on to take the place of Niko Bretschneider.
81′Dominik Reimann from 1. FC Magdeburg receives a yellow card.
81′Kai Brünker from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
81′Tobias Müller commits a foul for 1. FC Magdeburg.
80′Martijn Kaars from 1. FC Magdeburg strikes the crossbar with a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area.Penalty
78′Noah Pesch from 1. FC Magdeburg commits a foul.
78′Elijah Krahn of 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
77′Substitution for 1. FC Saarbrücken: Maurice Multhaup comes on to take the place of Tim Civeja.
77′Missed opportunity! Sven Sonnenberg from 1. FC Saarbrücken directed a header wide from the left side of the six-yard box after a set piece.
76′Foul committed by Alexander Ahl-Holmström of 1. FC Magdeburg.
76′Elijah Krahn from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
76′The shot is deflected. Calogero Rizzuto from 1. FC Saarbrücken tries a left-footed effort from the right side of the six-yard area, but it's blocked.
73′Shot on goal denied. Laurin Ulrich from 1. FC Magdeburg takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.Penalty
71′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
71′Substitution for 1. FC Magdeburg: Noah Pesch comes on to take the place of Baris Atik.
69′Match interruption - 1. FC Saarbrücken.
69′Calogero Rizzuto from 1. FC Saarbrücken receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
67′Goal! 1. FC Saarbrücken scores, making it 1-3 against 1. FC Magdeburg. Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken takes a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
66′Missed opportunity! Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.Penalty
63′Substitution for 1. FC Saarbrücken: Rodney Elongo-Yombo comes on to take the place of Florian Pick.
63′Substitution for 1. FC Saarbrücken: Kasim Rabihic comes on to take the place of Manuel Zeitz.
61′Substitution for 1. FC Magdeburg: Alexander Ahl-Holmström comes on to replace Falko Michel.
61′Substitution for 1. FC Magdeburg: Dariusz Stalmach comes on to take the place of Silas Gnaka.
61′Close call! Niko Bretschneider from 1. FC Saarbrücken took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide of the target.Penalty
59′Goal! 1. FC Saarbrücken 0, 1. FC Magdeburg 3. Rayan Ghrieb from 1. FC Magdeburg scores with a powerful left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Baris Atik.
59′Goal! 1. FC Saarbrücken 0, 1. FC Magdeburg 3. Rayan Ghrieb from 1. FC Magdeburg scores with a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area.
58′Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
58′Baris Atik from 1. FC Magdeburg commits a foul.
57′Kai Brünker from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
58′Tobias Müller commits a foul for 1. FC Magdeburg.
54′Missed opportunity! Kai Brünker from 1. FC Saarbrücken heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the crossbar. The chance was set up by Florian Pick after a corner kick.
54′Florian Pick from 1. FC Saarbrücken has just taken a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the right after a corner kick.
54′Sven Sonnenberg from 1. FC Saarbrücken had a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The chance was set up by a cross from Tim Civeja.Penalty
53′Corner awarded to 1. FC Saarbrücken after Lubambo Musonda allowed the ball to go out.
52′Herbert Bockhorn from 1. FC Magdeburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
52′Florian Pick commits a foul for 1. FC Saarbrücken.
51′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Saarbrücken after Lubambo Musonda allowed the ball to go out.
48′Manuel Zeitz from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
45′The second half is underway with the score at 1. FC Saarbrücken 0, 1. FC Magdeburg 2.
45+4′The first half concludes with the score at 1. FC Saarbrücken 0, 1. FC Magdeburg 2.
45+2′Goal! 1. FC Saarbrücken 0, 1. FC Magdeburg 2. Rayan Ghrieb scores for 1. FC Magdeburg with a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area after a corner kick.
45+1′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Magdeburg after Joel Bichsel allowed the ball to go out of play.
45+1′The attempt is thwarted. Rayan Ghrieb from 1. FC Magdeburg takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.Penalty
45′The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
45′Foul committed by Joel Bichsel from 1. FC Saarbrücken.
45′Falko Michel from 1. FC Magdeburg earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
43′Goal! 1. FC Saarbrücken 0, 1. FC Magdeburg 1. Martijn Kaars from 1. FC Magdeburg scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
43′Manuel Zeitz from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
43′Rayan Ghrieb from 1. FC Magdeburg commits a foul.
40′Missed opportunity! Baris Atik from 1. FC Magdeburg takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide.Penalty
37′Shot on goal denied. Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.Penalty
35′Manuel Zeitz from 1. FC Saarbrücken receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
35′Herbert Bockhorn from 1. FC Magdeburg earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
35′Manuel Zeitz from 1. FC Saarbrücken commits a foul.
33′Offside call against 1. FC Magdeburg. Martijn Kaars has been flagged for being in an offside position.
33′Florian Pick of 1. FC Saarbrücken had a chance to score with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the right. He was set up by a cross from Tim Civeja.Penalty
33′Florian Pick from 1. FC Saarbrücken has just missed an opportunity, firing a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.Penalty
32′Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
31′Falko Michel from 1. FC Magdeburg commits a foul.
31′Elijah Krahn from 1. FC Saarbrücken is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
29′Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
29′Herbert Bockhorn from 1. FC Magdeburg commits a foul.
27′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Saarbrücken after a deflection off Jean Hugonet.
26′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
24′Match interruption - 1. FC Magdeburg.
22′Elijah Krahn from 1. FC Saarbrücken has just taken a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide of the target.Penalty
18′Kai Brünker from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
18′Foul committed by Jean Hugonet from 1. FC Magdeburg.
18′The shot was deflected. Falko Michel from 1. FC Magdeburg tried a right-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked.Penalty
16′Herbert Bockhorn from 1. FC Magdeburg earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
16′Tim Civeja of 1. FC Saarbrücken commits a foul.
12′Missed opportunity. Falko Michel from 1. FC Magdeburg took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side.
9′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Saarbrücken after Andi Hoti allowed the ball to go out.
8′Foul committed by Jean Hugonet of 1. FC Magdeburg.
8′Florian Pick from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
7′Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
7′Falko Michel from 1. FC Magdeburg commits a foul.
7′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Magdeburg after Calogero Rizzuto gave it away.
6′Missed opportunity! Tim Civeja from 1. FC Saarbrücken took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but it sailed over the crossbar. The chance was set up by Kai Brünker, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
5′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Saarbrücken after Falko Michel allowed the ball to go out.
4′Kai Brünker from 1. FC Saarbrücken earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
4′Foul committed by Jean Hugonet of 1. FC Magdeburg.
2′Corner kick awarded to 1. FC Magdeburg after Sven Sonnenberg allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are out on the field getting ready.

Match statistics

SaarbrückenMagdeburg

Possession and passing

47%Possession53%

81%Pass accuracy87%

408Passes475

332Successful Passes414

18Key Passes7

46Long Passes39

3 more

50%Long-pass accuracy64%

23Successful Long Passes25

21Throw-ins20

Attack

1Goals3

22Shots Total11

3Shots On Target5

1Big Chances Created1

6Corners3

41Dangerous Attacks51

14 more

12Accurate Crosses1

76Attacks123

1Big Chances Missed0

12Dribble Attempts21

53Duels Won36

22Goal Attempts11

0Offsides1

6Shots Blocked4

15Shots inside the box8

13Shots Off Target2

7Shots outside the box3

42%Successful dribbles38%

5Successful Dribbles8

19Total Crosses11

Defence and discipline

2Saves2

21Tackles13

9Interceptions10

6Fouls15

3Yellow cards1

15Free Kicks6

1 more

7Goal Kicks13

Other

1Hit Woodwork1

1Assists3

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

R. BraunPer-match averages this season · 1 matches · career: 20

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.00	3.00	1.00	4.45
Red cards	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Second yellows	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.20
Penalties	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.40

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

SaarbrückenxGMagdeburg

2.201.10

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

0.640.93

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

2.201.10

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

1.970.99

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.220.11

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.170.03

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.000.07

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.060.74

Starting XI

MagdeburgFormation: 3-3-1-3 · €5.8M6/11

Markus Fiedler

SaarbrückenFormation: 5-3-2 · €1.1M3/11

Alois Schwartz

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Saarbrücken€1.1Mstarting XI · 3/11€1.9Mwith bench · 5/20

Magdeburg€5.8Mstarting XI · 6/11€7.0Mwith bench · 9/20

Magdeburg's starting XI cost €4.7M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Saarbrücken — bench

Tim PaterokGoalkeeper10

Kasim RabihicAttacker7.1 11

Maurice MulthaupAttacker · €500K (2015)6.7 17

Rodney Elongo-YomboAttacker6.9 24

Luca WollschlägerAttacker30

Dominic BaumannAttacker6.7 32

Robin BormuthDefender33

Till SchumacherDefender39

Patrick SchmidtAttacker · €300K (2023)

Magdeburg — bench

Eldin DzogovicDefender6

Dariusz StalmachMidfielder · €250K (2025)6.6 8

Laurin UlrichMidfielder · €600K (2026, loan)7.2 10

Noah PeschAttacker6.5 11

Alexander Ahl-HolmströmAttacker6.7 13

Connor KrempickiMidfielder15

Daniel HeberDefender · €300K (2023)28

Max GeschwillDefender30

Noah KruthGoalkeeper

Player statistics

Saarbrücken starters then subs, by rating

Tim Civeja#23 · Midfielder · 77′7.5

In this match

Attack

Goals: 1
Assists: 0
Shots: 4
Shots on target: 2
Chances created: 3
Expected goals (xG): 0.47
xGoT: 0.34

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 16/22
Pass accuracy: 73%
Key passes: 3
Passes in final third: 3
Crosses (accurate/total): 4/4
Long balls (won/total): 2/5

Possession & duels

Touches: 48
Duels (won/total): 5/12
Dribbles (won/attempted): 0/3
Dispossessed: 2
Possession lost: 15
Ball recoveries: 1

Defence

Tackles: 1
Interceptions: 1
Clearances: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 1
Fouls drawn: 4

Player	Reason	Back
Amine Naïfi🩹 injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	injury · Cruciate Ligament Tear	2 Mar 2026
Philip Fahrner🩹 injury · Torn Muscle Fiber	injury · Torn Muscle Fiber	17 Aug 2025
Sebastian Vasiliadis🩹 injury · Muscle Injury	injury · Muscle Injury	15 Dec 2025
Richard Neudecker🩹 injury · Tendon Irritation	injury · Tendon Irritation	22 Sept 2025
Patrick Sontheimer🩹 injury · Muscle Injury	injury · Muscle Injury	31 Dec 2025

Player	Reason	Back
Samuel Loric🩹 injury · Muscle Injury	injury · Muscle Injury	28 Sept 2025
Tarek Chahed🩹 injury · Muscle Injury	injury · Muscle Injury	3 Nov 2025
Philipp Hercher🩹 injury · Muscular problems	injury · Muscular problems	25 Aug 2025
Alexander Nollenberger🩹 injury · Unknown Injury	injury · Unknown Injury	17 Aug 2025
Magnus Baars🩹 injury · Ill	injury · Ill	17 Aug 2025
Marcus Mathisen🟥 suspended · Special Leave	suspended · Special Leave	16 Aug 2025
Abu-Bekir Ömer El-Zein🩹 injury · Bruise	injury · Bruise	17 Aug 2025
Kandet Diawara🩹 injury · Fitness	injury · Fitness	14 Sept 2025

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Saarbrücken	3.1032.26%	3.3030.3%
Draw	3.7526.67%	3.9025.64%
Magdeburg	2.1047.62%	1.9850.51%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Saarbrücken or Draw	1.7058.82%	1.7557.14%
Saarbrücken or Magdeburg	1.2580%	1.2381.3%
Draw or Magdeburg	1.3673.37%	1.3076.92%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.1984.03%
0–1 goals	–	4.2523.53%
3+ goals	1.6161.92%	1.6759.88%
0–2 goals	2.2544.44%	2.1446.73%
4+ goals	–	2.7037.04%
0–3 goals	–	1.4469.44%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Saarbrücken	3.6027.78%	3.6527.4%
Draw	2.4041.67%	2.3842.02%
Magdeburg	2.6038.46%	2.5539.22%

Outcome	bet365
Saarbrücken → Saarbrücken	5.0020%
Saarbrücken → X	13.007.69%
Saarbrücken → Magdeburg	21.004.76%
X → Saarbrücken	7.5013.33%
X → X	6.0016.67%
X → Magdeburg	6.0016.67%
Magdeburg → Saarbrücken	26.003.85%
Magdeburg → X	13.007.69%
Magdeburg → Magdeburg	3.4029.41%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	3.6027.78%
6 - 8	3.7526.67%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	13.007.69%
Over 14	7.0014.29%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.5365.23%	1.5863.29%
No	2.3742.11%	2.2045.45%