LASK Linz vs Red Bull Salzburg Prediction: Salzburg expected to get a win this time

LASK Linz and Red Bull Salzburg are set to compete in this round of matches in the Austria Bundesliga League. Prior to this fixture, neither team managed to secure a victory in their last game. How might this match unfold?

LASK Linz will aim for an improved outcome after a 1-0 defeat in their recent Bundesliga match against Sturm Graz. In that game, LASK Linz held possession for 54% of the time and made 8 attempts on goal, with 3 of them hitting the target. Conversely, Sturm Graz recorded 12 attempts on goal, with 4 finding the mark. Alexander Prass (20') secured the goal for Sturm Graz.

Despite this loss, LASK Linz has experienced two defeats in their last five league matches, accompanied by three victories and one draw.

In their most recent match, Red Bull Salzburg played to a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga fixture against Rapid Vienna. During the game, Red Bull Salzburg maintained possession for 52% of the time and attempted 15 shots on goal, with 5 of them being on target. The sole scorer for Red Bull Salzburg in that match was Karim Konaté (87'). On the opposing side, Rapid Vienna made 11 attempts on goal, with 3 of them finding the target. Marco Grüll (96') secured the goal for Rapid Vienna.

Looking at their performance over the last six encounters, Red Bull Salzburg have scored a total of 12 goals and have consistently found the back of the net in each of those games. However, they have also conceded 6 goals during that period.

Analyzing their recent results further, it's evident that Red Bull Salzburg have maintained an undefeated record against LASK Linz in their previous 10 away league matches and have remained unbeaten in their last 27 league matches played away from home.

In their recent encounters dating back to 2023, LASK Linz managed to secure just one victory. However, one match between them resulted in a draw, while Red Bull Salzburg emerged victorious in another encounter. Throughout this period, LASK Linz scored a total of three goals, whereas Red Bull Salzburg netted five times in the same series of matches.

This is a pivotal matchup for both teams: the hosts are striving to secure a spot in the Europa League, while the visitors are aiming to clinch the league title. Nevertheless, I anticipate a fiercely contested encounter where both sides will strive to avoid defeat. Defensive tactics are likely to dominate, resulting in a low-scoring affair. Considering Red Bull Salzburg's superior quality and their proximity to the league title, I anticipate them to elevate their performance. Therefore, I'm favoring them to secure all three points in this contest.