1. FC Köln – FC Augsburg

The upcoming Bundesliga clash sees 1. FC Köln host a high‑flying FC Augsburg, who sit third on 7 points after two wins and a draw, boasting a superior 9‑3 goal difference. Köln, meanwhile, linger in 12th place with just 4 points from a win, a draw and a loss, and a modest -2 goal difference after scoring five and conceding seven. Augsburg will look to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap to the league leaders, while Köln will hope to turn their fortunes around and climb out of the lower half of the table. The fixture also offers a chance for Köln to narrow the gap in their head‑to‑head record against a side that has proved difficult to beat this season.