German Bundesliga
2025-10-18 - Koln vs Augsburg
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: Bundesliga
Rhein Energie Stadion – Koln
Saturday, 18th October 2025 - kickoff 15:30 CET
Koln
Koln come into this one knowing they’ve got to make their home ground count. So far, they have won three of their six Bundesliga matches since getting promoted, which is excellent.
They looked sharp in their latest 0-1 away win against TSG Hoffenheim, and if they maintain the same game, they could score even more against Augsburg.
The issue, as always, is keeping things tight at the back. Koln’s defense can look nervous when pressed, but against a side like Augsburg, they’ll fancy their chances to boss possession and create more of the big moments.
They have many reasons for optimism in front of this duel, one of which is that they have not tasted defeat against Augsburg in five competitive games, winning three times and drawing twice.
Augsburg
Augsburg’s run of four straight defeats ended in the last round when they finally won 3-1 against Wolfsburg. That was their ninth consecutive Bundesliga match that ended with over 2.5 goals scored.
Defensively, Augsburg has been one of the more generous Bundesliga sides this term, and unless they manage to shut Koln down early, this could be another long afternoon.
Their last two away games both ended in 2-1 defeats against the weak sides of St.Pauli and Heidenheim.
The Betting Verdict
Koln’s home advantage should prove decisive. They’ve got more bite going forward and should be able to punish Augsburg’s suspect defending.
Augsburg rarely perform well on their travels, and Koln’s front line should do well here.
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The Pick :
Koln 2-1 Augsburg
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Koln to win at odds of 2.00 at BetFred
