The match between WSG Wattens and FC BW Linz in the Austria Bundesliga on 09.05.2026 is a showdown of equals. Our pre-match analysis highlights the strengths and weaknesses of WSG Wattens and FC BW Linz, comparing their past performances in the Austria Bundesliga. After reading our detailed prediction, you’ll be ready to make an informed bet on this exciting encounter.
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 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 38/39 | 28 |
| 2 | SCR Altach | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 32/37 | 23 |
| 3 | WSG Wattens | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 39/49 | 23 |
| 4 | Grazer AK | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 37/43 | 23 |
| 5 | Wolfsberger AC | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 38/42 | 22 |
| 6 | FC BW Linz | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 36/45 | 20 |
Key Player Statistics: WSG Wattens vs FC BW Linz
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 11.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 01.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | FC BW Linz | 25.10.2025 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 02.03.2025 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | FC BW Linz | 05.10.2024 | 1-1 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 04.05.2024 | 3-2 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | FC BW Linz | 13.04.2024 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 10.12.2023 | 1-2 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | FC BW Linz | 02.09.2023 | 2-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | FC BW Linz | 01.12.2022 | 3-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Austria Lustenau | WSG Wattens | 31.01.2026 | 0-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | Triglav | 23.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | Bravo | 18.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SSV Jahn Regensburg | WSG Wattens | 07.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Grazer AK | WSG Wattens | 02.05.2026 | 4-0 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Ried | 25.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | SCR Altach | WSG Wattens | 21.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | SCR Altach | 18.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 11.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Wolfsberger AC | 04.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| 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 | Ried | FC BW Linz | 02.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | SCR Altach | 24.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | Wolfsberger AC | 21.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Bundesliga | Wolfsberger AC | FC BW Linz | 18.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Bundesliga | FC BW Linz | WSG Wattens | 11.04.2026 | 5-0 |
| Bundesliga | Grazer AK | FC BW Linz | 04.04.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: WSG Wattens VS FC BW Linz
Last 20 Matches Statistics: WSG Wattens vs FC BW Linz
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: WSG Wattens vs FC BW Linz
WSG Wattens host FC BW Linz in what could be one of the most important fixtures left in the Austria Bundesliga season. Both clubs are locked in the relegation playoff battle, separated by just three points. This is not a game either side can afford to lose.
Here's what you need to watch for. The last meeting between these two told a brutal story. Linz hammered Wattens 5-0 at home just weeks ago. That result still stings for the Wattens camp. But before you write Wattens off, remember this — they actually won the fixture before that one, beating Linz 3-2 away. These two teams produce wild swings in results, and that pattern matters.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Linz are simply the stronger side right now. Wattens are playing at home, where they beat Ried 1-0 and stunned Sturm Graz 3-1 not long ago. Their home record carries genuine weight.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that most people are sleeping on. Nine of the last ten competitive head-to-head meetings between these clubs have produced three or more goals combined. This fixture loves goals. Both teams have leaky defences — Wattens have conceded 49 in 30 games, Linz 45. Back over 2.5 goals with confidence. It is arguably the strongest value on the board here.
The player battle to watch is a fascinating one. Linz's Ronivaldo and Weissman share the scoring burden with nine goals each, giving them a dangerous two-headed attack. V. Müller leads Wattens with ten goals and will need to deliver something special at home. If Müller fires, Wattens stay alive. If Linz's twin strikers click, this could turn ugly fast.
I'd also keep an eye on Linz midfielder A. Pašić, who has collected 12 yellow cards this season. Playing in a high-pressure derby situation? A booking for him feels almost inevitable. The bookings market for Pašić is one I'd seriously consider.
My prediction is a narrow Wattens home win, 2-1. The home crowd, the revenge factor, and Müller's quality feel like enough to edge it. But goals are coming either way — that much is certain.
Three points, survival stakes, and a derby atmosphere. Football simply doesn't get more raw than this. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Gugganig | Austria | 29 | Defender | 192 | 65 |
| M. Taferner | Austria | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 60 |
| T. Sabitzer | Austria | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 77 |
| A. Stejskal | Czechia | 24 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 67 |
| T. Anselm | Austria | 26 | Attacker | 186 | 75 |
| V. Müller | Austria | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| L. Hinterseer | Austria | 35 | Attacker | 192 | 86 |
| Q. Butler | USA | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 63 |
| B. Böckle | Austria | 23 | Midfielder | 188 | 85 |
| J. Lawrence | Germany | 23 | Defender | 201 | 84 |
| L. Sulzbacher | Austria | 26 | Defender | 171 | 68 |
| J. Naschberger | Austria | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 62 |
| M. Boras | Croatia | 24 | Defender | 199 | 90 |
| D. Jaunegg | Austria | 23 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| M. Wels | Austria | 21 | Attacker | 186 | 71 |
| Mahamadou Diarra | Mali | 22 | Attacker | 186 | 83 |
| M. Neuner | Germany | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Vötter | Austria | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Raphael Gschösser | Austria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| David Falkner | Austria | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 25 | 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 |
WSG Wattens vs FC BW Linz match odds
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