1. FC Magdeburg's recent form shows two wins in their last five matches, including a 2-3 away victory, but they have conceded multiple goals in three of those fixtures.
Arminia Bielefeld is on a three-match unbeaten run with two draws and a win, demonstrating a more resilient defensive structure recently.
The single head-to-head meeting this season resulted in a 2-0 win for Arminia Bielefeld.

In terms of underlying statistics, Magdeburg averages 0.62 goals per match from 16.47 shots, while Bielefeld averages 0.79 goals from 13.41 shots.
The median match data from their seasons shows Bielefeld typically generates more shots (17 to 13) and enjoys greater possession (58% to 42%), which aligns with their superior league position and recent head-to-head result.