Hertha BSC vs 1. FC Magdeburg, 6 September 2026, 2. Bundesliga: form, head-to-head and match facts

Hertha BSC kept their perfect start to the campaign alive with a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg at the Olympiastadion, extending their lead at the top of the table to 18 points from six wins. The hosts’ prolific attack, which has already netted 17 goals while conceding just seven, proved decisive against a Magdeburg side that sits sixth with ten points and a modest +2 goal difference. The win marks the first meeting of the season in which Hertha emerged victorious, leaving the Magdeburgs still searching for a response after their solitary win and two defeats. With the season still in its infancy, Hertha’s flawless record now puts them six points clear of their nearest rivals, while Magdeburg will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to climb higher.