1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates 1. FC Köln at 39%, yet in-form FC Augsburg provide a compelling counter-argument — this 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg meet at RheinEnergieStadion in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 29. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 10 April 2027 at 13:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
1. FC Köln have collected 0.90 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 2W 3D 5L. Last five: L W L D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 2.30 conceded. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 100% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. 1. FC Köln have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
1. FC Köln at RheinEnergieStadion this season: 3W 3D 4L from 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
FC Augsburg's overall Bundesliga record this term: 5W 3D 2L from 10 games (1.80 PPG). Last five: L W W D L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. FC Augsburg have played only a handful of Bundesliga games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
FC Augsburg away from home this season: 4W 1D 5L from 10 away games — 1.30 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.30 is notably below their overall 1.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
On a straight form reading, FC Augsburg are the stronger side — 0.90 PPG clear of the hosts (1.80 vs 0.90). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — 1. FC Köln register both teams scoring in 90% of relevant games, FC Augsburg in 70%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 10 meetings: 1. FC Köln 4W, FC Augsburg 3W, 3D.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.0 goals per game across 10 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 27 Feb 2026, ended 0–2 with FC Augsburg winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
1. FC Köln half-time and goal-timing data (38 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 84% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 90% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 74% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 47%.
FC Augsburg half-time and goal-timing data (38 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 84% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 74% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — 1. FC Köln 82% and FC Augsburg 63% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (1. FC Köln 66% | FC Augsburg 66%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects 1. FC Köln 1.87 xG and FC Augsburg 1.86 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: 1. FC Köln attack 0.928 / defence 1.093 | FC Augsburg attack 1.216 / defence 1.005. League average goals — home 2.006 / away 1.401. FC Augsburg have an above-average attack strength of 1.216 — the away xG of 1.86 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 38 1. FC Köln games / 38 FC Augsburg games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: 1. FC Köln 39% | Draw 22% | FC Augsburg 39%. Fair-value odds: 1. FC Köln 2.56 | Draw 4.55 | FC Augsburg 2.56. The draw (22%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 72% | BTTS probability 72% | Total xG 3.73. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 72% — a total xG of 3.73 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 72% reflects that both xG figures (1.87 / 1.86) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 22% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 39% and away win at 39% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
Poisson projects 3.73 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 72% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 72% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: 1. FC Köln 90% | FC Augsburg 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 39% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: RheinEnergieStadion • Kick-off: Saturday 10 Apr 2027, 13:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: 1. FC Köln 39% | Draw 22% | FC Augsburg 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 72% | BTTS 72% | xG 1. FC Köln 1.87 / FC Augsburg 1.86 • Poisson strength factors: 1. FC Köln attack 0.928 / def 1.093 | FC Augsburg attack 1.216 / def 1.005 | league avg home 2.006 / away 1.401 • Poisson stance: Draw (22%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.87
1. FC Köln xG
Expected Goals
1.86
FC Augsburg xG
72%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
72%
Over 2.5
51%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg kick off?
1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg is scheduled to kick off at 13:30 on Saturday 10 April 2027 at RheinEnergieStadion.
Where is 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg being played?
The match is being played at RheinEnergieStadion.
What competition is 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg part of?
1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg?
Our statistical model gives 1. FC Köln a 39% chance of winning, FC Augsburg a 39% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg?
Our model estimates a 72% probability that both 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg will score (BTTS).
Will 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 72%.
What is the head-to-head record between 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg?
Record (10 meetings): 1. FC Köln 4W | Draws 3 | FC Augsburg 3W.
What form are 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg in?
1. FC Köln (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-W-L-D-L. FC Augsburg (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from 1. FC Köln's attack rating (0.93) and FC Augsburg's defence rating (1.00), the model arrives at 1.87 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — FC Augsburg's attack (1.22x) against 1. FC Köln's defence (1.09x) — and the away total comes out at 1.86.
These ratings are built from 38/38 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 9.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (7.8%), 1-2 (7.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
1. FC Köln Win
39%
2.57
22%
4.44
39%
2.59
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
8.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
7.8%
Away win
2 – 1
7.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.87
1. FC Köln xG
Total xG
3.73
1.86
FC Augsburg xG
2.57
39%
Home win
4.44
22%
Draw
2.59
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
72%
Over 2.5
1.39
28%
Under 2.5
3.57
51%
Over 3.5
1.96
49%
Under 3.5
2.04
32%
Over 4.5
3.12
68%
Under 4.5
1.47
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
72%
BTTS Yes
1.39
28%
BTTS No
3.56
Clean Sheet
16%
6.43
15%
6.49
Win to Nil
6%
16.51
6%
16.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 4.5 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 4.2 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| 3 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.4%.
How many goals are 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg expected to score?
The model projects 1.87 expected goals for 1. FC Köln and 1.86 for FC Augsburg, a combined total of 3.73.
How confident is the prediction model for 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 38 outings, 1. FC Köln have picked up 0.95 PPG on a 8W 12D 18L record — L-W-L-D-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for 1. FC Köln, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
FC Augsburg's form line: 14W 8D 16L from 38 games, 1.32 PPG, last five L-W-W-D-L. It's still early in the season for FC Augsburg, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.95 PPG for 1. FC Köln against 1.32 for FC Augsburg. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, 1. FC Köln have posted 1.21 PPG from 19 outings (6W 5D 8L).
On the road, FC Augsburg have gone 6W 2D 11L from 19 away games — 1.05 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
1. FC Köln are averaging 1.45 goals scored and 1.89 conceded per game recently; FC Augsburg are on 1.47 scored and 1.76 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: 1. FC Köln have seen both teams score in 82% of their recent games; FC Augsburg in 63%.
Last 38 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
1. FC Köln
Early Season
FC Augsburg
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg in coming into this match?
1. FC Köln have gone 8W 12D 18L in their last 38 games (0.95 PPG), while FC Augsburg have gone 14W 8D 16L in their last 38 (1.32 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — 1. FC Köln at home or FC Augsburg away?
1. FC Köln's home record (1.21 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — 1. FC Köln at home: 1.21 PPG; FC Augsburg away: 1.05 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since January 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 27 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: 1. FC Köln won 1-4 on 30 Apr 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, 1. FC Köln have gone 1W 2D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against FC Augsburg — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
1. FC Köln
3
Draws
3
FC Augsburg
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg?
From 10 meetings on record, 1. FC Köln have won 4, FC Augsburg have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg last play each other?
They last met on 27 February 2026, when FC Augsburg 2-0 1. FC Köln.
Who has won more matches between 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg?
1. FC Köln have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
1. FC Köln are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 84% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
FC Augsburg are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 84% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 16% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 16% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 90% for 1. FC Köln, 68% for FC Augsburg — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 74% for 1. FC Köln and 74% for FC Augsburg. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 47% and 42% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: FC Augsburg in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = 1. FC Köln home games / FC Augsburg away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when 1. FC Köln play FC Augsburg?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 90% of 1. FC Köln's games and 68% of FC Augsburg's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is 1. FC Köln vs FC Augsburg usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 74% of 1. FC Köln's matches and 74% of FC Augsburg's.
Do 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg tend to score early?
1. FC Köln have had a goal before half-time in 84% of their recent matches, FC Augsburg in 84% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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