FC Augsburg vs FC Koln Prediction: Augsburg likely to take all three points

A crucial game week 27 matchup of the 2023/2024 season between Augsburg and Köln takes place at the WWK Arena on Sunday 31st March 2024 and is sure to pique the interest of soccer-loving enthusiasts globally. 

Due to their home advantage and a season in which they have shown some toughness in navigating, Augsburg is the clear favourite going into this game. Köln goes into hostile territory as the underdog—a situation they have been all too accustomed to this season—especially considering their pitiful 8% win percentage while playing away from home.

Augsburg has played 13 Bundesliga games at WWK Arena and has five victories, five draws, and three defeats. Der FCA is hoping to continue their home undefeated run of three games (Wins 2, Draws 1, Losses 0) that began against RB Leipzig on February 10. With six ties, six defeats, and just one victory in league road games this season, Köln will look to improve their recent dismal travel performance. Der Effzeh is still without a win in six away games (Wins 0 Draws 4 Losses 2). They last won away at Darmstadt 98 in December 2023.

Despite the attraction of a show filled with goals, the statistics on clean sheets present a different image of defensive weaknesses. It seems like a matchup full of potential between Augsburg and Köln amid the shifting tides of football statistics and betting odds.

FC Augsburg

After defeating VfL Wolfsburg 1-3 in Bundesliga 1, Augsburg, who won their previous match, will be hoping for a similar outcome. Throughout their previous six games, Jess Thorup's Augsburg team has struck the back of the goal 14 times. Five goals have been surrendered by them throughout the same period.

Augsburg has a good overall record in the Bundesliga this season with nine victories, eight ties, and nine defeats. With 35 percent of games won, Augsburg is presently ranked seventh out of 18 clubs in the Bundesliga Table. Augsburg has a strong home record, with five victories, five draws, and three defeats. Due to their 4 wins, 3 draws, and 6 defeats, their away record is likewise regarded as mediocre.

This season, Augsburg has scored 43 goals in the Bundesliga.

FC Koln

FC Koln and its supporters will be hoping for a better outcome after suffering a defeat to RB Leipzig in their most recent Bundesliga 1 match. The numbers don't deceive; during their previous six games, Koln has allowed 13 goals to opponents and been scored on six times. Koln has had some issues when it comes to defence.

Köln has 3 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses thus far this season in the Bundesliga, which is Very Poor overall. With 12% of matches won, Köln's current Bundesliga Table standings put them at 17th out of 18 clubs. With two wins, three ties, and eight losses, Köln's home record is abysmal. Additionally, their record on the road is regarded as bad with one victory, six ties, and six defeats.

In the Bundesliga this season, Köln has scored 20 goals in total.

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the recent form of both teams, a win is expected for Augsburg. Looking at the last five games played in the league, Augsburg has won all while Koln is without a win.

The potential scoreline is a 2 - 1 or 3 - 1 win for Augsburg.