Promoted Stories 1. FC Köln: Enthusiasm in Müngersdorf after a strong start!

Promoted Stories 1. FC Köln: Enthusiasm in Müngersdorf after a strong start!

1. FC Köln has impressively shown what it is capable of in recent weeks. In the most recent games against TSG Hoffenheim and SC Freiburg, Effzeh collected full points and thus underlined their ambitions in the Bundesliga. The win against Freiburg in particular was a clear sign of the team's dominance, which continues to be very popular and already has 10 points after 6 match days. This makes FC Cologne one of the strongest newcomers in the history books of the Bundesliga, as no other newcomer has achieved such a good ranking at this point in eight years. Only one point separates Cologne from the top 10 in the table.

There are important challenges on the agenda for the billy goats in the coming period. As Transfermarkt reports, the coaching team around Lukas Kwasniok has already put together a match plan for the upcoming games. There is great anticipation for the next home game and a sold-out stadium is expected. This positive mood is also reflected in the team's running performance, as two FC Cologne players are among the top ten in this league category.

Augsburg's lineup and challenges

While Effzeh is firmly in the top half of the table, FC Augsburg has had a mixed season. However, after a refreshing 2-1 win against Wolfsburg, which was also their first home win since March, the team was able to gain self-confidence. But Augsburg have already suffered four defeats in a row this season. In the last game against Heidenheim they were beaten 1-2, despite Phillip Tietz's goal shortly before the end, with the home defeat of Yahoo Sports was processed in detail.

The new coaching duo, consisting of Sandro Wagner and Jess Thorup, leaves positive impressions. Wagner emphasizes that the pressure that is often on him gives the players freedom, while Thorup has achieved the best points average since Markus Weinzierl. Augsburg is playing its 14th Bundesliga season in a row and can rely on the experience of its players in the relegation battle.

The coming challenges for Augsburg

In the next games, Augsburg will face teams like RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart, all of whom present strong challenges. This could be crucial for Augsburg's further plans in the relegation battle. Despite the difficulties, Augsburg are ranked 4th among the best-running teams in the league, which points to their fitness and work ethic, which could also be a key to success.

In summary, it can be said that both 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg face important tasks. While Cologne goes into the next games with a positive mood and happy expectations, Augsburg must try to flip the switch once again and stabilize the upward trend.