Hertha vs Magdeburg prediction & probabilities (2026-09-06)

2. Bundesliga

Hertha vs Magdeburg Cards

2026-09-06 · 12:30
Cards66.9%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Hertha 2-1 Magdeburg
6 yellow cards (Hertha 3, Magdeburg 3)
2 red cards (Hertha 1, Magdeburg 1)
✓ Over 3.5✕ No

We called Over 3.5 at 66.9% and it landed (6 in the match). We called No at 85.7% and it missed (2 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 66.9%A moderate lean, nothing emphatic. Calibrated, not a tip.
67%

model probability

ConvictionModerate

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 3.5 cards at 66.9%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Line by line, the read runs from 83.4% for over 2.5 to 30.9% for over 5.5, with over 4.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 48.1%. Between the two sides, Magdeburg are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 45.9%, with a level count at 19.1%. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.583.4%

Over 3.566.9%

Over 4.548.1%

Over 5.530.9%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 83.4% 16.6%
3.5 cards 66.9% 33.1%
4.5 cards 48.1% 51.9%
5.5 cards 30.9% 69.1%

Who picks up more cards

Hertha35.0%

Level19.1%

★ ModelMagdeburg45.9%

Team card lines

Hertha over 1.5

62.9%

Hertha over 2.5

35.9%

Magdeburg over 1.5

69.9%

Magdeburg over 2.5

43.9%

Card handicap

Hertha line Hertha Magdeburg
-1.5 19.2% 80.8%
-0.5 35.0% 65.0%
+0.5 54.1% 45.9%
+1.5 72.1% 27.9%

Red card

Any red card14.3%

Hertha red card10.9%

Magdeburg red card3.9%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 71.2% 28.8%
22.5 fouls 57.2% 42.8%
24.5 fouls 42.8% 57.2%

The discipline market is less analysed than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Hertha vs Magdeburg. The model leans toward Magdeburg for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

66.9%Over 3.5 cards
14.3%Any red card
45.9%Most cards: Magdeburg
62.9%Hertha over 1.5 cards
69.9%Magdeburg over 1.5 cards
57.2%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Hertha over 1.5 cards sits at 62.9% and Magdeburg at 69.9%. A red card for either side is rated at 14.3% (Hertha 10.9%, Magdeburg 3.9%).

We publish the model, not a sure thing. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 66.9% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 14.3%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianMagdeburg are the pick to collect more cards at 45.9%, bookings follow the side defending under pressure.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 4.5 cards: over sits at 48.1%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Hertha vs Magdeburg?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 66.9% for Hertha vs Magdeburg.

Will there be a red card in Hertha vs Magdeburg?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 14.3%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Hertha vs Magdeburg?
Before kickoff, the model rated Magdeburg to pick up more cards at 45.9%, with a level count at 19.1%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 10,079 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Cards actually happened 65.7% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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