FC Augsburg – 1. FC Köln

FC Augsburg head into the clash as the league’s third‑placed side, having amassed seven points from two wins and a draw while boasting a dominant 9‑3 goal difference. Their visitors, 1. FC Köln, sit mid‑table in twelfth place with four points after one win, one draw and one defeat, and a modest 5‑7 deficit on the scoresheet. Augsburg’s unbeaten start gives them a clear psychological edge, yet Köln’s recent victory shows they can still pull off surprises. The match promises a test of Augsburg’s consistency against a Köln side eager to climb out of the lower half of the table.