The Austria Bundesliga is heating up as Lask Linz and Sturm Graz get ready to clash on 19.04.2026. With both teams at the peak of their form, our prediction provides crucial insights. Explore our detailed breakdown, review past performances, and place your bets on Lask Linz or Sturm Graz based on our expert advice.
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 , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Sturm Graz | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 41/29 | 27 |
| 2 | Lask Linz | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 41/37 | 25 |
| 3 | Rapid Vienna | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 32/30 | 23 |
| 4 | Red Bull Salzburg | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 47/32 | 22 |
| 5 | Austria Vienna | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 39/40 | 22 |
| 6 | TSV Hartberg | 26 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 30/27 | 18 |
Key Player Statistics: Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Lask Linz | SKU Amstetten | 23.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lask Linz | SKN ST. Polten | 23.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lask Linz | Jagiellonia | 15.01.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CSKA 1948 | Lask Linz | 15.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lask Linz | BSC Young Boys | 10.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | Red Bull Salzburg | Lask Linz | 10.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | Austria Vienna | 05.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Bundesliga | Rapid Vienna | Lask Linz | 22.03.2026 | 4-2 |
| Cup | Ried | Lask Linz | 18.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | TSV Hartberg | 13.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | FC Copenhagen | 14.01.2026 | 4-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Club Brugge KV | Sturm Graz | 08.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | TSV Hartberg | 12.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Bundesliga | Rapid Vienna | Sturm Graz | 05.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | Red Bull Salzburg | 20.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | Austria Vienna | Sturm Graz | 15.03.2026 | 2-5 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | SCR Altach | 08.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | Sturm Graz | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | FC BW Linz | 22.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Sturm Graz | 14.02.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Lask Linz VS Sturm Graz
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz
Two points. That's all that separates first from second in the Austria Bundesliga right now, and this weekend, LASK Linz host Sturm Graz in what could genuinely define the title race. This isn't just a local rivalry — this is a six-pointer that both clubs absolutely cannot afford to lose.
Sturm Graz sit top of the table with 27 points from 26 games. LASK are right behind them with 25. Both sides have scored exactly 41 goals this season. The difference? Sturm have conceded just 29, while LASK have leaked 37. That defensive gap could be decisive.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record has flipped dramatically in LASK's favour recently. After years of Sturm dominance, LASK have won three of the last five meetings between these sides. Most importantly, they hammered Sturm 3-1 away from home back in November. That result carries real psychological weight heading into this fixture.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Sturm are the stronger side simply because they sit top. Their recent form is patchy at best. They drew 0-0 with Hartberg last weekend, drew with Wolfsberger, and lost to WSG Wattens. LASK, by contrast, just beat Red Bull Salzburg away from home 3-2 and destroyed Austria Vienna 4-1. The momentum is clearly with the home side.
The key individual battle is Sturm's Otar Kiteishvili against LASK's backline. The Georgian midfielder leads Sturm's attack with 12 goals and 3 assists in just 22 games — he's their entire creative engine. If LASK neutralise him, Sturm look toothless. For LASK, Mihail Usor is the man to watch, contributing 10 goals and 4 assists this season, with Seb Adeniran providing dangerous support.
Here's a surprising stat that most casual fans will miss — Sturm have two red cards this season already from Mitchell and Aiwu. In a high-intensity, high-stakes derby, that disciplinary fragility becomes a real factor. Back Sturm to receive a card at good odds.
For betting value, LASK at 2.25 looks genuinely attractive given their form and home advantage. I'd also strongly consider backing over 2.5 goals — these sides have combined for big scores repeatedly, including a 4-2, a 3-1, and a 1-3 in recent meetings. Both teams to score also looks nailed-on.
My prediction: LASK Linz 2-1 Sturm Graz. The home side seizes top spot and this title race gets even more electric.
Saturday night in Linz. Two points and a title on the line. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Boateng | Germany | 37 | Defender | 192 | 90 |
| V. Berisha | Kosovo | 33 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| I. Coulibaly | Mali | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 68 |
| A. Andrade | Panama | 27 | Defender | 187 | 78 |
| S. Horvath | Austria | 29 | Midfielder | 165 | 60 |
| F. Flecker | Austria | 30 | Attacker | 177 | 70 |
| K. Jørgensen | Denmark | 26 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| G. Bello | USA | 24 | Defender | 173 | 75 |
| S. Adeniran | USA | 27 | Attacker | 196 | 91 |
| E. Havel | Austria | 23 | Attacker | 184 | n/a |
| M. Bogarde | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 172 | 82 |
| K. Daněk | Czechia | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 62 |
| L. Jungwirth | Austria | 21 | Goalkeeper | 177 | n/a |
| C. Lang | Austria | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 71 |
| Mohamed Sanogo | Mali | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| L. Kačavenda | Croatia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Q. Tchicamboud | France | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Usor | Nigeria | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| V. Augustus | Nigeria | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Cissé | Senegal | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Kiteishvili | Georgia | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| E. Karić | Austria | 28 | Defender | 184 | 71 |
| O. Christensen | Denmark | 27 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 82 |
| J. Gorenc Stankovič | Slovenia | 30 | Midfielder | 190 | 78 |
| D. Lavalée | Belgium | 29 | Defender | 187 | 76 |
| T. Horvat | Slovenia | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| T. Chukwuani | Denmark | 23 | Midfielder | 187 | 63 |
| S. Włodarczyk | Poland | 23 | Attacker | 192 | 77 |
| W. Bøving | Denmark | 23 | Attacker | 176 | 69 |
| S. Jatta | Norway | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 70 |
| M. Johnston | Scotland | 22 | Defender | 185 | 83 |
| T. Oermann | Germany | 22 | Defender | 187 | 76 |
| E. Soglo | England | 20 | Defender | 178 | 63 |
| E. Lorenz | Austria | 20 | Goalkeeper | 194 | n/a |
| P. Kiedl | Austria | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Grgić | Austria | 20 | Attacker | 189 | n/a |
| F. Rózga | Poland | 19 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| M. Kern | Hungary | 20 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| A. Malic | Slovenia | 20 | Defender | 186 | 70 |
| A. Camara | Mali | 20 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
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