As anticipation builds for the Austria Bundesliga on 22.04.2026, Sturm Graz and Lask Linz are set to deliver a memorable match. Both teams have consistently demonstrated resilience and skill, making this a game to remember. Our expert prediction delves into the strategies of Sturm Graz and Lask Linz, exploring each team's path to this game and their performance under pressure. This analysis is crucial for anyone looking to bet on the game. Be sure to check out our prediction and see how Sturm Graz and Lask Linz might perform.
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 |
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | Lask Linz | 23.11.2025 | 1-3 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | Sturm Graz | 01.08.2025 | 0-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | Lask Linz | 16.03.2025 | 4-2 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | Sturm Graz | 27.10.2024 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | Sturm Graz | 12.05.2024 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | Lask Linz | 07.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | Sturm Graz | 05.11.2023 | 3-1 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | Lask Linz | 05.08.2023 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | Lask Linz | 03.06.2023 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Lask Linz | Sturm Graz | 09.04.2023 | 2-1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sturm Graz VS Lask Linz
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Betting Intelligence: Sturm Graz vs Lask Linz
htmlTwo points. That's all that separates these two sides at the top of the Austria Bundesliga, and right now, every single match between them feels like a title decider. Sturm Graz host LASK Linz this weekend, and I genuinely cannot think of a more important fixture in Austrian football right now.
Sturm sit top with 27 points from 26 games, LASK breathing right down their necks on 25. The gap is razor-thin. Lose this one, and the chasing team faces a mountain. Win it, and the title race shifts dramatically.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record is surprisingly tilted in LASK's favour recently. They won 3-1 at Sturm's own ground back in November 2025. That result stings, and Sturm's home fans will absolutely remember it. But scroll back further, and Sturm actually dominated this fixture at home for a long stretch — winning six of their last ten overall encounters. Home advantage matters here.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Sturm being the dominant force. LASK are arriving in seriously hot form. They've beaten Austria Vienna 4-1, knocked off Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 away from home, and are scoring goals freely. Their trio of Usor (10 goals), Adeniran (7), and Jørgensen (6) gives them real firepower across the pitch. That's three genuine goal threats, and it makes them dangerous from multiple angles.
Sturm, meanwhile, lean heavily on Otar Kiteishvili. Twelve league goals in 23 games — the man is outstanding. If he fires, Sturm win. It really is that simple. Watch his battle against LASK's midfield. If LASK can neutralize him, they've got a genuine shot at taking something from this game.
One surprising stat that bettors should note: both sides have scored exactly 41 league goals this season. Same attacking output, but Sturm have conceded just 29 compared to LASK's 37. That defensive edge at home could be the difference tonight.
Both Teams to Score looks like genuine value here at whatever price your bookmaker is offering. Both sides have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently, and neither defence has been watertight. Meanwhile, Kiteishvili anytime scorer is a bet I'd seriously consider — he's a man who loves the big occasion.
My prediction: Sturm Graz 2-1 LASK. Home advantage, a point to prove after that November defeat, and Kiteishvili at his best. Sturm edge a thriller and open a four-point gap at the top.
This is the match. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| 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 |
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