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Arminia Bielefeld vs. 1. FC Köln
The first half of the Bundesliga is slowly coming to an end and fans can look forward to some thrilling football this weekend. At 3:30 pm, the duel between Arminia from Bielefeld and 1. FC Köln will take place in East Westphalia. Both teams experienced a completely different match day last weekend and due to this fact, we can look forward to an exciting match. What we think about this match, you can read in our Bielefeld – Cologne betting tip.
Before the 14th matchday starts this weekend, it is worth taking a look at the table. After 13 matchdays, Arminia from Bielefeld is in second-to-last place and in the meantime, coach Frank Kramer has also been criticised by the team promoted from last season. The fans have absolutely nothing to criticise about the coach in Cologne. Steffen Baumgart and his FC won the derby on the last matchday with 4:1 against Borussia from Mönchengladbach and with these three points Cologne is in a good 10th place.
Bielefeld – Cologne Info
– Date & Time: 04.12.2021, 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Bielefeld, SchücoArena
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 14
– TV broadcast: Sky
Bielefeld Form & Balance Check
Arminia fans are truly not going through an easy time at the moment. The East Westphalians are in penultimate place in the table and the performances in recent weeks do not necessarily give hope for improvement. Last weekend, they had to play the ungrateful match against the German record champions from Munich. In the end, they only lost 0:1 against the Bavarians and now have to build on this good performance against Cologne.
First win of the season
Arminia’s record this season reads more than poor. One win, six draws and already six defeats are on the books for the East Westphalians. Against Cologne, the Arminians are actually in need of at least one point. With currently nine points, they are already four points behind the save shore. Meanwhile, coach Kramer has received support from the sporting management. If nothing completely unexpected happens, Kramer will continue to coach the Bielefeld team beyond Christmas.
Bielefeld facts & analysis
– 9 points from 13 games
– Last 0:1 against Bayern
– Only 1 match won
Cologne form & balance check
What kind of afternoon was that? The fans of 1. FC Köln will be talking about this success against Gladbach at least until the second leg. In the end, the scoreboard showed an outstanding 4:1 from Cologne’s point of view. The result was perhaps a little too high, because Gladbach also played a good game. In the end, however, Cologne was a little more cool-headed in front of the opponent’s goal. Particularly noteworthy was the fact that FC had four different goal scorers and that goal scorer Modeste was unable to score.
Cologne and Baumgart, that fits
1. FC Köln have been looking for their lid for a long time and with coach Steffen Baumgart they seem to have finally found it. The former Paderborn coach embodies on the sidelines exactly what the fans also hope for from the players on the pitch. Commitment and passion, as well as the irrepressible will to see FC win. If they can also win against Arminia from Bielefeld, Cologne will be rid of their relegation worries for good.
Cologne Facts & Analysis
– In 10th place with 18 points
– Most recently won 4:1 against Gladbach
– Only one defeat from last five matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 2 December 2021
Arminia from Bielefeld will go into the match against Cologne with an attacking 4-3-3, looking for their second win of the season. Wimmer, Klos and Okugawa should provide the goals. FC and coach Steffen Baumgart will not change much in his first eleven after the 4:1 against Gladbach. Only captain Hector is still a question mark.
Bielefeld – Cologne direct comparison & Statistics
Both teams have faced each other a total of 35 times so far and there has almost always been a winner. Bielefeld have won 14 times, Cologne have won 18 games and there have also been three draws.
– Did you know that 1. FC Köln scores 36% of its goals between the 46-60 minute?
– When Arminia Bielefeld are 0-1 down in home games, they win 0% of the games.
– Arminia Bielefeld have not won any of their last 8 home matches
– Patrick Wimmer has the most assists on goal for Arminia Bielefeld with 2 assists. Benno Erik Schmitz leads the way for 1. FC Köln with 4
