LASK Linz

vs

SK Sturm Graz

Preview

LASK Linz (home)

• LASK Linz have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches (all competitions).
• LASK Linz have won eight, drawn two and lost three of their 13 home Championship Group fixtures.
• Dietmar Kühbauer returned to the club in October 2025 and has instilled a pragmatic philosophy based on being compact, keeping their shape and hitting opponents on the counter attack.
• The hosts are in good form, winning their last two games, a 4-1 home win over FK Austria Wien and a 3-2 away win over FC Red Bull Salzburg.
• LASK Linz are likely to make this a tough game for Sturm Graz.

Sturm Graz (away)

• Sturm Graz are unbeaten in five (W2, D3).
• Sturm Graz have an outstanding away record in the Championship Group (W9, D1, L3).
• Sturm Graz sit top of the table with 27 points from 26 matches, with LASK Linz second on 25 points.
• Fabio Ingolitsch has imbued Sturm Graz with an aggressive, proactive identity since taking over in January 2026.
• The 4-3-1-2 system allows Sturm Graz to dominate the middle third and press relentlessly.

Head-to-Head

• Sturm Graz have the better of the recent H2H record (W3, D1, L1).
• LASK won the most recent clash, beating Sturm Graz 3-1 in the Bundesliga 2025/2026.

Key Players

• Otar Kiteishvili
  • Kiteishvili has bagged two goals in his last four Championship Group appearances.
  • His energetic play increases Sturm Graz’s pace and directness in attack.
• Modou Keba Cisse
  • Cisse has scored two goals in his last three Championship Group matches.

Betting Insights

• Expect both teams to score in what should be an entertaining, high-scoring game.
• Sturm Graz to win at 3.07.
• Over 2.5 goals at 1.74.
• Both teams to score - Yes at 1.57.

Prediction

• Sturm Graz can edge this with over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
• The visitors’ superior away record and pressing intensity should be decisive.