Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(28) 15 Goals 34 (49)
(17) 11 Assists 22 (34)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27.5 Average Age 27.3
186.5 Average Height (cm) 184.5
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(52%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 46% (49%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Bundesliga.

Missing Players

FC Koln
Augsburg
Player Reason Status Rating
Philipp Pentke Out 6
Mathias Olesen Out 5.84
Jacob Christensen Doubtful 6.19
Player Reason Status Rating
Raphael Framberger Out N/A
Arne Maier Out 6.63
Felix Uduokhai Out 6.69
Reece Oxford Out N/A
Kevin Mbabu Doubtful 6.67
Rubén Vargas Doubtful 6.53

Team News

FC Koln
Augsburg
  • Jacob Christensen is nearing a return from a muscle tear, while back up keeper Philipp Pentke has a knee injury.
  • Mathias Olesen is suspended after his sending off last weekend.
  • Felix Uduokhai is suspended after his sending off last weekend.
  • Raphael Framberger is ruled out for several months after suffering an ACL injury.
  • Reece Oxford has long COVID. Ruben Vargas and Kevin Mbabu both have niggly groin injuries.
  • Arne Maier suffered an ankle injury in training and will be out for several weeks.

Prediction

  • New coach Jess Thorup has enjoyed a marvellous start with back-to-back comeback wins and eight goals in the process. Avoiding defeat in Koln, would ensure a club record start to his tenure for the Dane.
  • Hapless Koln languish one off the bottom with only a solitary win, failing to keep a clean sheet in 17 games, with their last one coming in April.
  • Koln did the double over Augsburg last season winning 3-2 and 3-1. Both clubs have conceded 21 goals, but while FCA have scored 18, while Koln have only managed seven.
  • Koln played in the DFB Pokal on Tuesday, while the visitors have all week to concentrate on their trip to the Rhein.
  • Augsburg often struggle towards the bottom, but have never been relegated.This has the feel of a share of the spoils in a relegation six-pointer.
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