FC Augsburg v 1. FC Köln prediction

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TACTIX’s free model pick for FC Augsburg v 1. FC Köln, Bundesliga on Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

FC Augsburg host 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 14:30 UK).

The key numbers

12 of FC Augsburg’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).

FC Augsburg have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. FC Augsburg are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Both teams scored in 12 of FC Augsburg’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). At home, FC Augsburg have two wins, four draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 2.14 and conceding 1.86. FC Augsburg have scored 16 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). FC Augsburg have conceded 12 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

12 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 14 of 1. FC Köln’s last 15 results in all competitions (93%). Away from home, 1. FC Köln have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.25. 1. FC Köln have scored eight goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). 1. FC Köln have conceded 11 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

FC Augsburg (10th) and 1. FC Köln (12th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have FC Augsburg the stronger side, 201 rating points above 1. FC Köln (FC Augsburg 1605, 1. FC Köln 1405, after at least 246 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

FC Augsburg are unbeaten in the last four meetings with 1. FC Köln. The most recent meeting, on 27 February 2026, finished FC Augsburg 2–0 1. FC Köln.

Team news

Predicted FC Augsburg XI (3-4-2-1): F. Dahmen, C. Matsima, C. Brackelmann, N. Banks, F. Rieder, H. Massengo, H. Behrens, M. Wolf, A. Claude-Maurice, M. Kömür, M. Gregoritsch — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Fabian Rieder (6.2 per match over seven appearances, two goals and three assists) and Hennes Behrens (5.3 per match over seven appearances, two assists) have been FC Augsburg’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for FC Augsburg (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Fabian Rieder averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1289 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Hennes Behrens averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 636 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances.

Predicted 1. FC Köln XI (5-3-2): M. Schwäbe, J. Simpson-Pusey, L. Lochoshvili, G. Mensah, A. Castro-Montes, B. Sosa, T. Krauß, Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson, L. Maina, S. El Mala, M. Bülter — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Tom Krauß (3.9 per match over seven appearances) and Linton Maina (3.8 per match over seven appearances, one goal and three assists) have been 1. FC Köln’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for 1. FC Köln (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Tom Krauß averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 573 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances. Linton Maina averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 418 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last seven appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Bundesliga · WWK Arena
  • Head-to-head (last 6): FC Augsburg 1 · draws 3 · 1. FC Köln 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: FC Augsburg 1W 2D 2L · 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L

FC Augsburg v 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

2.25 / 1.38
Goals
against 2 / 2.13 · 5 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.38 / 5.75
Corners
against 6.63 / 6 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.25 / 5
Shots on target
against 7.75 / 5.88 · 5 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.63
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameFC Augsburg for / againstLine1. FC Köln for / against
Goals scored
2.25 for · 2 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 2.13 against n 8
Corners won
6.38 for · 6.63 against n 8
9.5standard
5.75 for · 6 against n 8
Shots
16 for · 21.25 against n 8
19.5standard
15 for · 15.38 against n 8
Shots on target
6.25 for · 7.75 against n 8
8.5standard
5 for · 5.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
10 for · 9.5 against n 8
21.5standard
9.88 for · 10.63 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Jakić n 851.5
1.74/3
1.15/0
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F. Rieder n 869.4
1.66/3
1.14/3
—
Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks n 876
1.55/5
0.64/0
—
Seol Young-Woo n 846.5
1.54/2
12/1
—
Rodrigo Ribeiro n 830.6
1.53/1
0.41/0
—
FC Augsburg — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Kade n 876.5
3.47/5
1.97/4
Michael Gregoritsch n 854.3
2.97/4
2.16/3
M. Kömür n 824.4
2.84/1
1.83/1
Rodrigo Ribeiro n 830.6
2.64/3
0.72/0
A. Claude-Maurice n 854.3
2.55/4
1.24/1
FC Augsburg — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Rodrigo Ribeiro n 830.6
0.72/0
0.41/0
Michael Gregoritsch n 854.3
0.83/1
00/0
A. Kade n 876.5
0.74/1
0.11/0
A. Ibrahimović n 862.4
0.21/0
0.42/0
M. Pedersen n 859.8
0.21/0
0.42/0
FC Augsburg — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Hennes Behrens n 879.5
3.37/4
A. Claude-Maurice n 854.3
3.16/4
J. Gouweleeuw n 840.5
3.14/3
C. Brackelmann n 886.3
2.78/8
K. Jakić n 851.5
2.26/4
FC Augsburg — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
F. Dahmen n 890
5.58/8
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Lochoshvili n 887.9
1.86/4
0.64/1
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T. Krauß n 878.9
1.66/3
1.36/2
—
S. El Mala n 861.8
1.66/2
1.15/1
—
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler n 841.1
1.65/1
0.82/1
—
G. Mensah n 884.9
1.56/5
0.53/1
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1. FC Köln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Reigan Heskey n 310.3
8.73/0
2.91/0
S. El Mala n 861.8
3.86/6
1.54/3
T. Dallinga n 831.6
2.85/2
1.43/1
M. Moore n 862
2.57/4
1.55/2
R. Ache n 859.5
2.16/3
1.34/2
1. FC Köln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Dallinga n 831.6
0.71/1
0.41/0
R. Ache n 859.5
0.42/0
0.42/0
L. Maina n 857.9
0.21/0
0.63/0
M. Moore n 862
0.21/0
0.21/0
S. El Mala n 861.8
0.42/0
00/0
1. FC Köln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Krauß n 878.9
3.16/6
Í. Bergmann Jóhannesson n 868.9
2.85/4
B. Sosa n 857.1
2.85/3
A. Castro-Montes n 863.9
2.56/5
E. Martel n 868
26/3
1. FC Köln — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 17 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Schwäbe n 890
3.87/5

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind FC Augsburg v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
FC AugsburgWDLDL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 2.6 scored / 2.4 conceded per game
1. FC KölnLDLWL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
FC Augsburg 1 · 3 draws · 1. FC Köln 2 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 2026-02-27 FC Augsburg 2–0 1. FC Köln
  • 2025-10-18 1. FC Köln 1–1 FC Augsburg
  • 2024-03-31 FC Augsburg 1–1 1. FC Köln
  • 2023-11-04 1. FC Köln 1–1 FC Augsburg
  • 2023-04-08 FC Augsburg 1–3 1. FC Köln
  • 2022-10-16 1. FC Köln 3–2 FC Augsburg
League standing · 2026/27
FC Augsburg#10 pos8 pts6 pl+4 GD
1. FC Köln#12 pos7 pts6 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
FC Augsburg scored2.67
1. FC Köln scored1.33
FC Augsburg conceded2
1. FC Köln conceded1.83

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between FC Augsburg and 1. FC Köln?
In their last 6 meetings, FC Augsburg won 1, 1. FC Köln won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of FC Augsburg and 1. FC Köln?
Recent form — FC Augsburg 1W 2D 2L; 1. FC Köln 1W 1D 3L.

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