LASK Linz
LASK Linz have been in great form recently, going undefeated in their last five matches (Won 3, drawn 2), and sitting top of the Bundesliga Championship Group on 30 points after 29 games .
Rapid Wien
Rapid Wien have been on a less impressive run, winning one, drawing two and losing two of their last five, and currently sit fourth in the table on 27 points from 29 games .
Head-to-Head
- LASK Linz have won two of the last three head-to-head meetings across all competitions (Rapid Wien won the other).
- LASK Linz have won eight, drawn three and lost three of their 14 home fixtures in the Bundesliga Championship Group.
Key Players
- The difference in these two sides’ style of play should make for an intriguing contest in the midfield.
- Whoever controls that area will dictate the play in the attacking third.
- Rapid Wien will look to press high and close down LASK Linz’s wing-backs, while LASK will look to win second balls in midfield and make vertical runs.
- We think Rapid Wien’s speed in midfield and press can make the difference here.
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Key players:
- LASK Linz’s Sasa Kalajdzic is the danger man for the home side; he’s scored five goals, and LASK have 23 goals at home in the Bundesliga Championship Group (1.64 goals per game).
- Ercan Kara has been clinical for Rapid Wien, netting two of their last four goals.
Betting Insights
A home win for LASK at a short odds of 2.0 doesn’t appeal here, despite Rapid Wien being winless in two away matches.
Prediction
- This game has more riding on it than most, coming in the Championship Group, and is a local derby to boot.
- We’re expecting an open game with plenty of chances and goals for both sides.
