As FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC prepare to face off in the Austria Bundesliga on 21.04.2026, anticipation builds for this evenly matched clash. With both teams showing strong performances this season, predicting an outcome becomes a thrilling challenge. Dive into our expert analysis, explore past match stats, and get the best betting tips. Be sure to read our full prediction and place your bets confidently.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | |||||||
| 1 | Sturm Graz | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 33/26 | 38 |
| 2 | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 42/26 | 37 |
| 3 | Lask Linz | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 32/30 | 37 |
| 4 | Austria Vienna | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 34/30 | 36 |
| 5 | Rapid Vienna | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 26/25 | 33 |
| 6 | TSV Hartberg | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29/24 | 33 |
| 7 | WSG Wattens | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31/30 | 31 |
| 8 | SCR Altach | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22/23 | 29 |
| 9 | Ried | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 26/30 | 28 |
| 10 | Wolfsberger AC | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31/32 | 26 |
| 11 | Grazer AK | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 22/36 | 20 |
| 12 | FC BW Linz | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20/36 | 15 |
| Bundesliga , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Ried | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 34/37 | 22 |
| 2 | SCR Altach | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 29/28 | 21 |
| 3 | Grazer AK | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 32/40 | 20 |
| 4 | WSG Wattens | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 36/43 | 18 |
| 5 | Wolfsberger AC | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 33/38 | 15 |
| 6 | FC BW Linz | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 30/43 | 13 |
Key Player Statistics: FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC
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x 2 x 7 x 2 x 5 x 1 x 8FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | Wolfsberger AC | 15.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | FC BW Linz | 17.08.2025 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | FC BW Linz | 11.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | Wolfsberger AC | 11.04.2025 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | FC BW Linz | 09.03.2025 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | Wolfsberger AC | 19.10.2024 | 0-1 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | FC BW Linz | 27.04.2024 | 0-2 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | Wolfsberger AC | 06.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | Wolfsberger AC | 28.10.2023 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | FC BW Linz | 29.07.2023 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | FC BW Linz | Admira Wacker | 24.01.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC BW Linz | Cukaricki | 20.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Zlin | FC BW Linz | 17.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSPG Wels | FC BW Linz | 10.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 11.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Bundesliga | Grazer AK | FC BW Linz | 04.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | Ried | 21.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Bundesliga | SCR Altach | FC BW Linz | 14.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | TSV Hartberg | FC BW Linz | 08.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 01.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Wolfsberger AC | Aluminij | 25.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wolfsberger AC | Metalist 1925 Kharkiv | 18.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wolfsberger AC | Diosgyori VTK | 15.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wolfsberger AC | Velden | 10.01.2026 | 8-0 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | Ried | 11.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Wolfsberger AC | 04.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | SCR Altach | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | Grazer AK | Wolfsberger AC | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | Wolfsberger AC | 08.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | Sturm Graz | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC BW Linz VS Wolfsberger AC
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC
Six points. That's all that separates these two sides in the Austria Bundesliga relegation battle, and every single one of them matters right now. FC BW Linz host Wolfsberger AC in what could genuinely be a six-pointer for survival, and I cannot wait for this one.
BW Linz sit sixth with 13 points from 26 games. Wolfsberger are just above them in fifth with 15. Neither side is safe. Neither can afford to lose. That tension alone makes this unmissable.
Here's what you need to watch for — BW Linz's form at home is actually deceptive. That stunning 5-0 demolition of WSG Wattens last time out at home looks incredible on paper. But dig deeper and they've been leaking goals all season, conceding 43 in 26 games. That's a defence under serious pressure.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Wolfsberger are the comfortable favourites here. Their recent form is patchy at best. They've lost to WSG Wattens away, got thumped by LASK, and haven't exactly been clinical on the road.
The head-to-head record is genuinely fascinating. These two have met ten times in the Bundesliga recently, and BW Linz have actually won four of those encounters. Wolfsberger's dominant home record — three wins on their own patch — doesn't travel particularly well. That's an insider observation most casual fans will completely miss.
The attacking duel is where this game will truly be decided. BW Linz's double act of Ronivaldo and S. Weissman share the top scorer crown with eight goals each. That's genuine firepower. Wolfsberger will rely heavily on D. Zukić, who has an exceptional ten assists this season — the most creative player on either team by a distance.
Now, here's the surprising stat that caught my eye. In their last meeting in February, BW Linz won 2-1 at home. That makes them two from their last three home fixtures against WAC. The home advantage is real here.
For bettors, I genuinely see value on BW Linz at 2.30. The Both Teams To Score market also looks compelling — both defences have been generous all season, with a combined 81 goals conceded between them. I'd expect goals at both ends and predict BW Linz scoring first inside the opening 30 minutes.
My prediction: BW Linz 2-1 Wolfsberger AC. Home crowd, desperation, and a striker partnership that can hurt anyone on their day. Saturday night cannot come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronivaldo | Brazil | 37 | Attacker | 173 | 76 |
| M. Maranda | Austria | 28 | Defender | 188 | 75 |
| S. Pirkl | Austria | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| T. Turner | Austria | 28 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 81 |
| C. Cvetko | Austria | 29 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| A. Pašić | Austria | 28 | Midfielder | 194 | 87 |
| T. Goiginger | Austria | 33 | Attacker | 181 | 69 |
| Anderson | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 184 | 84 |
| F. Strauß | Austria | 31 | Defender | 195 | 84 |
| João Luiz | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 167 | 66 |
| N. Maier | Switzerland | 25 | Attacker | 173 | 69 |
| M. Moormann | Austria | 24 | Defender | 185 | 82 |
| S. Seidl | Austria | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Wähling | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| M. Husković | Austria | 23 | Attacker | 180 | 66 |
| Matthias Wetschka | Austria | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Knollmüller | Austria | 22 | Attacker | 177 | 72 |
| E. Bakatukanda | Germany | 22 | Defender | 193 | 76 |
| V. Baier | Czechia | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Felix Gerstmayer | Austria | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Schöpf | Austria | 32 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| L. Gütlbauer | Austria | 25 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 80 |
| T. Sabitzer | Austria | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 77 |
| N. Wimmer | Austria | 31 | Defender | 190 | 90 |
| M. Pink | Austria | 35 | Attacker | 188 | 87 |
| R. Renner | Austria | 32 | Midfielder | 182 | 69 |
| S. Piesinger | Austria | 33 | Defender | 196 | 84 |
| D. Baumgartner | Austria | 29 | Defender | 188 | 72 |
| D. Zukić | Serbia | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| D. Avdijaj | Kosovo | 29 | Midfielder | 173 | 69 |
| T. Ballo | Austria | 24 | Attacker | 172 | 69 |
| F. Wohlmuth | Austria | 23 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| N. Polster | Austria | 23 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 82 |
| M. Sulzner | Austria | 22 | Midfielder | 189 | 82 |
| A. Gattermayer | Austria | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 73 |
| F. Hajdini | Austria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Boris Matić | Serbia | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| E. Kojzek | Slovenia | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Cheikh Mamadou Diabaté | Côte d'Ivoire | 22 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| E. Agyemang | Ghana | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC match odds
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