Historically, this fixture has been characterized by tight contests and a lack of victories for Magdeburg.
: After a strong 8th-place finish in their debut 2023/24 Bundesliga season, they successfully navigated the UEFA Conference League play-offs to reach the league phase in 2024/25. 1. FC Magdeburg v 1. FC Heidenheim
: The club narrowly avoided relegation in 2025 through a dramatic play-off victory against SV Elversberg. 1. FC Magdeburg Historically, this fixture has been characterized by tight