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Cologne is the last on the table and it has been like that for a long time, however, with three victories in the championship this team is slowly returning in the game for survival and now it is not so impossible. Augsburg has in two rounds of the second part of the season recorded a victory and a defeat, but they are still in the top of the table. In the first part of the season it was a convincing 3-0 for Augsburg.

1.FC Cologne

There is more and more hope and optimism in the ranks of Cologne, but they are also aware that survival is still far away and there must be no relaxation. There is even pressure before this game, because they have the imperative of victory, and it seems that this is even a good opportunity, at least in terms of individual quality of their rivals. However, Cologne has been burned several times, and Augsburg plays very well and they must again give their maximum.

Their series of three wins looks nice, two of which were made in the home field and one in the last round, but that triumph is especially valuable because they have their straight rival HSV. It was not a particularly good match, however, one goal in the middle of the first and the second half brought important points, and the hero was new striker Terodda, who scored both goals. Osso and Clemens were refreshments on the field, instead of Klutner and Zoller. Now Koziello could also be on the field, another winter boost.

Probable lineups 1.FC Cologne: T.Horn – Sorensen, J.Mere, Heintz, J.Hector – Koziello, Hoger – Clemens, Jojić – Osako, Terodde

FC Augsburg

Unlike their host, Augsburg can play without any pressure, because this team has already done more than they planned and they are in the upper part of the table. It is even true that they are struggling for European positions, since only a longer crisis could really challenge their status in Bundesliga. They have a half effect in the first two rounds of championship and they defeated HSV in their field, while in the last round they lost to M'gladbach.

It was 2-0 and they did not have any particular opportunities in that duel, where they were thrown out of rhythm early. They have received the second in the very end, but it is much more important that they have overcome HSV with complete dominance. This duel was solved to their advantage without the great striker Finnbogason, who returned in the last round but did not show much, so he was replaced at half-time as well as Opare. We believe, however, that coach Baum will give both of them a chance from the first minute, which means that the team will be the same as in the previous round.

Probable lineups FC Augsburg: Hitz – Opare, Gouweleeuw, Hinteregger, Max – Khedira, D.Baier – Koo, Gregoritsch, Caiuby – Finnbogason

Verdict:

Cologne is under the imperative of victory, but also in great trouble and is no longer a surprise if they play well and win. Augsburg is very solid this season and can make problems to the host, but we do not expect them to win.

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