1. FC Koln FC Augsburg 2025-10-18 16:30 Betting tips

The current form of 1. FC Köln shows inconsistency but with positive aspects. In the last four matches of the current season, the team has collected 7 points: a win against Freiburg (4:1) and Mainz (0:1), a draw with Wolfsburg (3:3), and a defeat to Leipzig (3:1). The attack is functioning effectively – 11 goals in 6 matchdays, however, the defense is conceding consistently, letting in at least one goal in each of the last three matches. Their home record is more modest: 3 points with a goal difference of 5-3, featuring one big win and one defeat. The WLLDW form indicates alternating results.

The form of FC Augsburg is a serious cause for concern. After a win in the opening matchday against Freiburg (1:3), the team suffered four consecutive defeats. In these matches, they conceded 11 goals, pointing to systemic defensive issues. Home defeats to Bayern (2:3) and, more tellingly, to Mainz (1:4) highlight their vulnerability. That said, their attack is not toothless – 11 goals scored, but their defensive discipline is at a low level. Their away form (1 win, 2 defeats) does not inspire optimism ahead of the trip to Cologne.

Head-to-head statistics point to a balance. Both matches last season ended in a 1:1 draw. This suggests a tactical parity and mutual understanding between the teams. In the league table, Köln occupies 6th place with 10 points and a positive goal difference (+2), while Augsburg is in 14th position with 6 points and a negative goal difference (-2). The 4-point and 4-place gap in the table at the start of the season is a significant indicator of the teams' current conditions.

Tactically, the match will be a clash of two approaches. Köln, especially at home, will rely on an aggressive start and high pressing, utilizing their productive attack, as seen from the 5 goals scored in 2 home matches. Their vulnerability is a defense prone to errors on the counter-attack. Augsburg, mired in a losing streak, will likely try to tighten their defense and rely on counter-attacks, where their forward lines can also be dangerous. The key factor will be the conversion of chances: which team will make fewer mistakes in defense and be more clinical in attack.

The match outcome recommendation is based on current form, tournament motivation, and home advantage. Köln appears to be the clear favorite. The team demonstrates the ability to score and collect points, while Augsburg is in deep crisis, particularly in their defensive organization. The hosts are expected to impose their game and capitalize on the visitors' mistakes. The predicted scoreline is a Home Win (1. FC Köln to win) with a 3:1 score. This outcome accounts for both Köln's productivity at home and Augsburg's defensive tendency to concede goals during their losing streak.