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Bundesliga: Augsburg vs FC Cologne
Kickoff Time: 2024-03-31 21:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Augsburg’s recent performance has indeed been impressive. They secured
a notable 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg in their previous away game and have now
clinched four consecutive league victories. Augsburg predominantly adopt a 4312
formation and place a strong emphasis on physical confrontation and intense
pressing. From a statistical standpoint, Augsburg have scored 43 goals while
conceding 42 in the league so far. This indicates their effectiveness in both
offensive and defensive aspects of the game. Furthermore, Augsburg have
displayed remarkable stability at home throughout the season. In their 13 home
games, they have achieved five wins, five draws, and three losses. Notably,
they have delivered notable performances in defeating Eintracht Frankfurt, as
well as securing draws against Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Hence,
Augsburg’s home strength should not be underestimated.
Cologne have indeed struggled this season, showing sluggish
performance. Their recent 1-5 home defeat against RB Leipzig exemplifies their
difficulties. They have gone six league games without a victory. Currently,
Cologne find themselves second to last in the Bundesliga standings, with a
record of three wins, nine draws, and 14 losses, leaving them deeply entrenched
in the relegation battle. Cologne primarily employ a 4231 formation and rely on
defensive tactics and counterattacks. However, from a statistical standpoint,
they have only scored 20 goals while conceding 47 in the league so far. This
makes them the team with the weakest attacking power and highlights defensive
vulnerabilities. Furthermore, Cologne struggle significantly when playing away
matches. Their away record stands at one win, six draws, and six losses in 13
games, indicating a lackluster away performance. Overall, Cologne face multiple
challenges, including weak attacking power, defensive weaknesses, and poor away
form.
Although Cologne have had the upper hand in recent clashes between the
two teams, Augsburg’s notable improvement this season is evident. Augsburg have
shown remarkable stability in their home performances, and their recent form
has been particularly impressive. Meanwhile, Cologne have been going through a
sluggish period, and their away performances have been weak. Given Augsburg’s
current hot form, they are undoubtedly the more favorable side to support.
Augsburg’s Last 5 Games: WWWWW
24-03-21 Augsburg 4-1 Greuther Furth
24-03-16 Wofsburg 1-3 Augsburg
24-03-09 Augsburg 1-0 FC Heidenheim
24-03-02 Darmstadt 0-6 Augsburg
24-02-26 Augsburg 2-1 Freiburg
FC Cologne’s Last 5 Games: DLDLD
24-03-22 FC Cologne 2-2 Breidablik
24-03-16 FC Cologne 1-5 RB Leipzig
24-03-09 Borussia Monchengladbach 3-3 FC Cologne
24-03-03 FC Cologne 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen
24-02-24 VfB Stuttgart 1-1 FC Cologne
Head To Head Record:
23-11-04 FC Cologne 1-1 Augsburg
23-04-08 Augsburg 1-3 FC Cologne
22-10-16 FC Cologne 3-2 Augsburg
22-04-30 Augsburg 1-4 FC Cologne
21-12-11 FC Cologne 0-2 Augsburg
Prediction: Augsburg to win