Cologne vs Augsburg Prediction 18 October 2025
🔊 A familiar face in the Bundesliga but a newcomer this season, Cologne are set to host Augsburg at the RheinEnergieStadion. The hosts have been showing promise and will be eager to make amends to their fans following their recent home defeat. Augsburg managed to break their losing streak with a win in the last round, but can Wagner's squad build on that success? They haven't beaten Cologne in their last five encounters. Find out more in our editorial's prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last time these teams faced off was during the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. Their head-to-head history includes 24 matches, with a perfectly balanced record: eight wins for each team and eight draws. However, in their last five encounters, Köln have had the upper hand, securing three victories and two draws.
Head-to-head statistics Cologne - Augsburg
Cologne Team Overview
🔴 The "Billy Goats" return from the international break in high spirits after a hard-fought victory in Hoffenheim (1-0). Marvin Schwäbe was the hero with four incredible saves, and it was the young talent Saïd El-Malla who netted the decisive goal with a solo run in the 15th minute. This marked Cologne's second away win of the season, once again by a narrow margin and with a clean sheet.
⚪ Lucas Kwasniok's side boasts three wins, one draw, and two losses, placing them sixth in the standings. The "Billy Goats" aim to extend their successful run and delight fans at the RheinEnergieStadion following a home defeat to Stuttgart (1-2). Key players include Jakub Kamiński, on loan from Wolfsburg (three goals), and the aforementioned Saïd El-Malla (two goals and an assist). Forwards Marius Bülter and Jan Thielmann are also in fine form, each contributing four points (2 goals + 2 assists).
Match Results: Cologne
Augsburg Team Overview
⚪ The "Fuggers" are back on track after securing their second win of the season. They snapped a four-game losing streak with a home victory over Wolfsburg (3-1). In the first half, 18-year-old defender Noah Katterbach scored from a corner. After the break, 20-year-old Mert Kömür doubled the lead, and Robin Fellhauer made it 3-0 in the 63rd minute. Wolfsburg pulled one back just two minutes later, but couldn't find any more breakthroughs.
🔴 This win marked Sandro Wagner's side's second triumph in the league. With six points, Augsburg sit in 14th place, and they need to find consistency to avoid slipping into the relegation zone. The "Fuggers" have already proven they can win on the road, having defeated Freiburg (3-1) in the opening round. The team's top performers are Mert Kömür, with two goals and two assists, and Krislen Matsima and Fabian Rieder, each with one goal and two assists.
Match Results: Augsburg
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Cologne
🎙️ Lukas Kwasniok after the match against Hoffenheim: "It was an incredibly intense game. I'm not sure if this victory was fully deserved, but we definitely had a bit of luck on our side. The guys are giving it their all; we're a team that recently got promoted to the top league, so sometimes we have to endure - and sometimes fortune favors us. Last week against Stuttgart, things were different. The main thing is to pick up points, and we did that. Hoffenheim have all the qualities to create chances, and Marvin Schwäbe didn't let us down. In the second half, it was tough to withstand their pressure, but in the end, it all worked out well."
❌ Center-back Luca Kilian is still recovering from a cruciate ligament tear. Another center-back, Rav van den Berg, remains questionable due to a shoulder injury. Marius Bülter has missed two matches already because of Achilles issues.
Augsburg
🎙️ Sandro Wagner after the triumph against Wolfsburg: "Of course, we're pleased with the victory. We had big plans for this game, and we've learned a lot over the past few weeks. The team has come together, we aimed to work hard off the ball and press while maintaining our structure. There were many creative players on the field, and two academy graduates found the back of the net. It’s truly a successful day."
❌ Midfielder Elvis Rexhbecaj returned from international duty with Kosovo with a minor bruise. Captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw has resumed training following a knee injury, but his participation in the match remains uncertain.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Timo Gerach has been appointed as the main referee for the match at the RheinEnergieStadion. This season, he has officiated four matches across various levels of German competitions, issuing a total of 25 cautions-averaging over five cards per game. In six rounds, Köln have received 10 yellow cards (an average of 1.6 per game), while Augsburg have accumulated 20 (3.3 per match). Prediction: Köln's individual total under 2.5 yellow cards-a bet that has come through in all the opening rounds for the Bundesliga newcomers.
⚽ Goal Prediction
The hosts have found the net in every round, as have the visitors. However, unlike Köln, Augsburg have conceded in all their matches. Our pick: both teams to score (yes). This bet has been successful not only in all of Augsburg's games but also in the last five head-to-head encounters between these clubs.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Over six rounds, the "Billy Goats" have taken 29 corners (an average of 4.8 per match), while the "Fuggers" have taken 31 (5.2 on average). Prediction: total corners over 8.5, a bet that has hit in seven of Köln's last eight home games at the RheinEnergieStadion.
Editor's Prediction
The teams didn't face each other last season since Köln were competing in the Second Bundesliga, so we should consider their overall head-to-head statistics, which are perfectly balanced. Their last Bundesliga encounters both ended in a 1-1 draw.
Currently, the hosts appear more convincing-not just due to home crowd support but also in terms of their gameplay quality. Both sides have netted 11 goals, but Augsburg have conceded two more than Köln. Köln haven't lost to Augsburg in their last five meetings, and we believe they will maintain that streak today. Our prediction: Köln to win with a handicap (0). Expected scoreline: 2-1.
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