Overview

• Holstein Kiel sits second-to-last in the Bundesliga table and faces a must-win match against FC Augsburg on Sunday at 15:30, broadcast on NDR Livecenter.
• Coach Marcel Rapp compares the team's preparation to taking a school exam, urging calm focus and confidence in their abilities.
• Kiel's fans are seen as a key advantage by Rapp, who credits their positivity with boosting team morale during the relegation battle.
• FC Augsburg, the third-best team of the Rückrunde, poses a significant challenge with their compact defense and Europa League ambitions.
• Following the Augsburg match, Kiel faces tough fixtures against European contenders SC Freiburg at home and Borussia Dortmund away.