Cologne fights against Kiel: Can FC create the cup surprise?

Cologne fights against Kiel: Can FC create the cup surprise?

Kiel, Deutschland - The DFB Cup is shown in the exciting duel between 1. FC Köln and Holstein Kiel! On Tuesday evening, the two teams meet in the second round, and while the KSV is the favorite, the billy goats hope for a surprising result. Cologne coach Gerhard Struber impressively sees the Kieler in the favorite role, but warns his squad that a promoted team from the Bundesliga is coming up there. A game that is of existential importance for both FC and Kiel!

The Situation is tense among the Cologne: After a modest start of the season, they have the pressure in the back! While Kiel stayed without victory in the last eight games and is considered susceptible to the defensive, FC has held out against the team in the past. It is warned of a class difference, but there is still hope for a Kiel false handle on the defensive. The billy goats could take their chance, especially with standards, where the storks have weaknesses.

The teams in comparison!

The signs have been hugging huge since the last meeting of the two teams! Cologne was a favorite at the time, but today the big football world is looking at Kiel, which is presented with second division experience and the status as a promoted Solid on the pitch. Despite their difficulties in the league, they are known to keep up well against teams from higher classes. Struber makes it clear: "It has not fallen from heaven that they got up!"

Missing players and strategic changes are also on the coach's agenda. Marvin Schwäbe is used in the goal, while Florian Kainz is blocked and important players such as Mark Uth and Sargis Adamyan are injured. The cup game promises tension both on and off the square, because over 800,000 euros could be at stake. Both FC Köln and Holstein Kiel have a lot to win and nothing to lose!