1. FC Magdeburg – VfL Bochum

Facing a home test, 1. FC Magdeburg sit sixth in the table with ten points from three wins, a draw and two defeats, edging a modest 11‑9 goal difference. Their visitors, VfL Bochum, occupy ninth place, having gathered seven points after two victories, a draw and three losses, leaving them with a negative 5‑6 goal balance. The Magdeburg side will look to extend their narrow advantage in scoring while Bochum will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to climb back into the mid‑table. Both teams know that a swing in points could reshape the race for European spots and the battle to avoid the relegation zone.