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1. FC Köln vs Heidenheim preview: Heidenheim's must-win tie for Bundesliga safety
TL;DR
Heidenheim faces a crucial match against 1. FC Köln as they fight for Bundesliga safety. With only two games left, Heidenheim must secure a win to avoid relegation.
Key points
- Heidenheim must win to avoid relegation
- 1. FC Köln dropped points against Union Berlin
- Köln is six points above the relegation zone
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1. FC Köln vs Heidenheim preview: Heidenheim's must-win tie for Bundesliga safety
FC Köln
Köln will be disappointed with the two points dropped away at Union Berlin last weekend in the league after being 2-0 up.
They now sit six points off the bottom three in both Wolfsburg and St. Pauli with two games remaining.
Currently, the only conceivable way Köln can still go down into the 2. Bundesliga is through goal difference but even this is difficult as their goal difference is 17 better than Wolfsburg and 20 better than St. Pauli.
The Rhine side has only lost one game out of the last seven in the Bundesliga, despite only one win coming in this time period.
At home, however, they have gotten all three of their Bundesliga wins this calendar year.
Their goal scoring form is impressive too as the last time they have failed to score was in February against Augsburg.
Ahead of the Heidenheim tie, Köln coach René Wagner said: “We are putting the focus heavily on winning here. That counts even if we are confirmed mathematically to be staying in the Bundesliga on Sunday.”
Team news
Ragnar Ache continues to be out alongside defenders Timo Hübers and Luca Kilian. Eric Martel is out with yellow card suspension and is expected to be replaced by Tom Krauss.
Q&A
Why is the match between 1. FC Köln and Heidenheim critical for Bundesliga safety?
The match is critical because Heidenheim must win to improve their chances of avoiding relegation, sitting near the bottom of the league.
What position does 1. FC Köln currently hold in the Bundesliga standings?
1. FC Köln is currently six points above the relegation zone with two games remaining.
What happened in 1. FC Köln's last match against Union Berlin?
1. FC Köln dropped two points after leading 2-0 against Union Berlin, which has affected their standing in the league.
