1. FC Magdeburg vs Energie Cottbus, 29 November 2026, 2. Bundesliga: form, head-to-head and match facts

The upcoming clash pits 1. FC Magdeburg, currently sixth with ten points from three wins, a draw and two losses and a modest +2 goal difference (11‑9), against seventh‑placed Energie Cottbus, who sit on eight points after two victories, two draws and two defeats, edging a tight +1 margin (14‑13). Both sides are separated by just two points, making the contest a potential swing in the mid‑table race. Magdeburg will look to capitalize on their home advantage to extend their lead, while Cottbus will aim to narrow the gap and climb back into the top six. Their recent head‑to‑head record is balanced, promising a tightly contested encounter that could reshape the table positions.