Augsburg vs FC Koln Match Preview

Augsburg is ranked at the 13th place with 31 points and comes after a win a draw and three loses over the last five matches. It is a crucial stage of the season, as with five weeks left to play they see themselves only three points above the relegation zone. So now they must avoid another loss at all costs especially since it is against a direct rival.

At home, Augsburg have been quite decent so far and have scored a total of 25 goals. This is the main reason why I fancy them being able to get a positive result, especially since their rival will be here without some key players. Additionally, FC Koln failed to win in any of the last five h2h games played here.

FC Koln, on the other hand, is ranked at the 12th place right above Augsburg with 34 points, but their recent form is quite poor as they are winless in the last five matches with two draws and three losses. Like I said before, FC Koln is coming here with some heavy absences as Bornauw and Drexler are suspended while Risse, Terodde, and the key striker Cordoba are injured.

With these missing players, they lose a total of 22 goals scored which is almost 50% al their goals. Combining this with the fact that on the road they have shown nothing special this season, I really do not see them as favorites here as the bookies give it. The last win here for them is back in 2008.

In conclusion, I think Augsburg can win this match or get at least a draw. It is true they play at home without fans, but still the motivation will be just too high on them to let this gold chance slip away. FC Koln should have a defensive approach to this game because of all the absences on their offensive line and it will be difficult for them to take control of the play.