It's advantage LASK Linz so far with their 2nd position in the Tipico Bundesliga table, welcoming Sturm Graz who are placed 5th.
The hosts LASK Linz saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Europa League. This match was also played here at Raiffeisen Arena. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Sturm Graz have had more rest.
Sturm Graz are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.
LASK Linz form and stats
LASK Linz, who have the most clean sheets (9) in Tipico Bundesliga, have collected 14 points from their Tipico Bundesliga home games so far after 4-2-2.
LASK Linz's previous game was a Europa League match also played at home, ending 3-0 versus Sporting CP. The home side are looking to build on that result. In the preceding match a 3-1 victory visiting Wolfsberger AC.
The LASK Linz fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 league matches. LASK Linz's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 10 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Sturm Graz form and stats
The visitors are W4-D2-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Tipico Bundesliga.
The manager N. El Maestro was unhappy after their last game, a Tipico Bundesliga match played at their home ground Merkur Arena. Sturm Graz suffered a 1-2 loss to Rheindorf Altach (placed 8th). Ahead of that match was the victory versus Wattens at their stadium, the result 5-1.
Sturm Graz have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 16 goals from 8 away matches. As opposed to that, Sturm Graz have seen the ball go into their own net 8 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was Sturm Graz - LASK Linz 0-2, played this season. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for LASK Linz, 1 draw and 5 wins for Sturm Graz. Over 2,5 goals: 5 times; under 2,5 goals: 5 games.Top Goalscorers
 
K. Despodov
6 goals
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T. Goiginger
5 goals
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B. Balaj
5 goals
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LASK Linz missing players
Sturm Graz missing players
| LASK Linz | Sturm Graz | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs
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Statistics | Stat | vs
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Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 34 | 15 | 4 | Scored | S | 2 | 16 | 30 |
| 13 | 10 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 8 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 76% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 62% | 76% |
| 47% | 38% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 53% |
| 24% | 38% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 38% | 35% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 18% |
| 35% | 38% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 47% |
| 53% | 38% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 25% | 24% |
| 12% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 29% |
| 6.6 | 5.6 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| 4.1 | 4.6 | 4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| 1.9 | 1.9 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 254 | 114 | 33 | Total Shots | T S | 16 | 63 | 170 |
| 94 | 41 | 11 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 27 | 69 |
| 36% | 37% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 59% | 43% |
- LASK Linz has the fewest conceded goals (10) at home
- LASK Linz has the fewest conceded goals (13)
- LASK Linz has the fewest conceded goals in the first half (5)
- LASK Linz has the fewest matches over the total-line (7)
- LASK Linz has the most clean sheets (9)
- LASK Linz has the most matches under the total-line (10)
- LASK Linz have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- LASK Linz haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- LASK Linz is in the best form (5-0-1)
- Sturm Graz haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Salzburg | 17 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 64 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 48 | 43 |
| 2 | LASK Linz | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 21 | 41 |
| 3 | Wolfsberger AC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Rapid Wien | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | Sturm Graz | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 27 |
| 6 | Hartberg | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 35 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 24 | -4 | 27 |
| 7 | Austria Wien | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19 | -3 | 20 |
| 8 | Rheindorf Altach | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 26 | 38 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -12 | 16 |
| 9 | St. Polten | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20 | -23 | 15 |
| 10 | Admira | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 24 | -18 | 14 |
| 11 | Wattens | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 23 | -25 | 12 |
| 12 | Mattersburg | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 22 | -26 | 11 |