FC Augsburg and 1. FC Köln will face each other on Sunday evening. In advance this seems to be a match between two equal teams.
FC Augsburg:
FC Augsburg has been accumulating points all season, and this is no different after the resumption of the season. Qualitatively Die Fuggerstädter for Bundesligabegrippen have an average selection, so the points have to be taken based on combativeness and good tactics. Last week, the team did itself a little short, visiting Hertha BSC. A point certainly belonged to the possibilities, but Augsburg left Berlin empty-handed (2-0).
The situation in the rankings is still not very reassuring for the club from Western Bavaria. After 29 rounds, FCA has a tight four-point lead over number sixteen Fortuna Düsseldorf. “We want to ensure enforcement as soon as possible,” said coach Heiko Herrlich on Friday. “We just have to look at ourselves and get the points,” the coach refused to overcharge. Some changes in the starting eleven are possible, as the infirmary is not overcrowded.
1. FC Köln:
FC Köln also failed to get points in the previous round. Die Geißböcke played a home game against RB Leipzig on Monday. And the team from the Dom city did not do that bad at all, although they were unlucky that Leipzig was initially very efficient. No less than four times goalkeeper Timo Horn was passed by the guests from Saxony, in a match that Köln lost 2-4. Due to the defeat, the team had to say goodbye to European ambitions.
The backlog in a Europa League place is now eight points, which realistically cannot be bridged anymore. At the same time, Cologne is virtually safe, with a seven-point margin to the relegation zone. For Sunday’s game, Markus Gisdol, the coach of Cologne, does not have to deal with a long list of injured people. However, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Dominick Drexler have to watch because of suspensions. Mark Uth is in doubt before the match in Augsburg.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1,56
