Augsburger Panther are slight underdogs against Kölner Haie with recent market odds in early January typically around 2.60 for Augsburg and 2.10 for Cologne in regulation time, reflecting Cologne’s deeper roster and stronger defensive metrics over the past month; DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports. Kölner Haie have picked up more points in their last 10 DEL games and boast a better goal difference, which is why bookmakers lean toward them.

The match between Augsburger Panther and Kölner Haie is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM local time on 11 January 2026, which corresponds to 2:30 PM UTC as Germany operates on Central European Time in January. Fans should check for any last-minute scheduling updates from the DEL ahead of puck drop.

The game will be played at Curt-Frenzel-Stadion in Augsburg, Germany, the home arena of Augsburger Panther. The stadium is an indoor ice rink with a capacity of roughly 6,000–6,200 spectators after its modernization, known for its steep stands and intense atmosphere close to the ice.

Based on current form and early January odds, Kölner Haie are projected to win with moneyline prices often around 1.75–1.85, while Augsburger Panther sit near 2.00–2.10 on the draw-no-bet market. Cologne’s more consistent defensive play and slightly better power-play conversion recently tilt the probability in their favor, though Augsburg’s strong home support keeps the matchup relatively close.

In recent DEL head-to-head meetings over the past two regular seasons, Kölner Haie have had a narrow edge, winning roughly 3–4 of the last 5–6 encounters against Augsburger Panther. The majority of these games have been tight, often decided by a single goal and frequently featuring total goals in the 5–7 range.