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Magdeburg's rebirth: New chapter in Bochum after 6.5 years!
1. FC Magdeburg will face VfL Bochum on November 1, 2025. Both teams are fighting for important points after changes.
Magdeburg's rebirth: New chapter in Bochum after 6.5 years!
On November 1st, 2025, 1. FC Magdeburg will move back to Bochum after six and a half years. Castroper Straße, the home of VfL Bochum, awaits the FCM for an explosive duel. The last guest game in the Ruhrstadion ended in a bitter 2:4 for Magdeburg, which at the time meant relegation. Now both teams are at the bottom of the table after the first ten matchdays and share the same number of points. However, Bochum has the better goal difference.
In the last two league games, both teams got four points each and seem to have heralded a turnaround. Nevertheless, VfL Bochum is in transition. Following relegation from the Bundesliga in May, there have been numerous changes: 19 players left the club, while 22 new talents were signed. This also includes some young talent.
Change of coach and new approaches
The coaching position at VfL Bochum was a hot topic this season. Dieter Hecking had to resign after four defeats in the first five league games, followed by sports director Dirk Dufner. Interim coach David Siebers was unable to stop the negative series. Uwe Rösler, who has a special connection to Magdeburg and is known for his breath of fresh air, has been at the helm since the beginning of October. Under his leadership, Bochum recently won against Hertha BSC and a draw against Holstein Kiel, and in the DFB Cup the team beat Bundesliga club FC Augsburg 1-0.
Rösler relies on a combination of experienced players and young talents who were signed in the summer. In particular, Moritz-Broni Kwarteng, who moved from Magdeburg to Bochum in 2023, could be back in the squad on Sunday after injuries.
Aggressive playing style and high demands
FC Bochum is showing an aggressive style of play this season, which is reflected in the most fouls and yellow cards in the league. They also have the third-highest number of aerial duels won. Rösler demands a high level of intensity and self-confidence from his team in the upcoming game. The pressure is increasing not only on the team, but also on the new coach, where previous statistics show that coach changes in the Bundesliga can often be decisive for the course of a season, as Statista explains.
The FCM will be well advised to prepare for a strong opponent, while Bochum wants to do everything in its power to confirm the upward trend and move further away from the bottom of the table. It remains exciting to see how this duel will turn out on match day, and the Cologne fans can hope for a thrilling encounter.
There are more details about current developments in football here Magdeburg football or in comprehensive statistics Statista about coaching changes in the 1st Bundesliga.